Smalyavichy
Town in Minsk Region, Belarus
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Smalyavichy or Smolevichi[a] is a town in Minsk Region, in central Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Smalyavichy District.[1] It is situated on the Plisa River (a tributary of the Berezina).[2] As of 2026, it has a population of 24,402.[1]
Smalyavichy
Smolevichi | |
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Town Hall | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Smalyavichy Location within Belarus | |
| Coordinates: 54°06′N 28°04′E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Minsk Region |
| District | Smalyavichy District |
| First mentioned | 1448 |
| Town rights since | 1968 |
| Population (2026)[1] | |
• Total | 24,402 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 222201 |
| Area code | +375 1776 |
| License plate | 5 |
| Website | Smalyavichy Raion official website |
History
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In the 16th century it was a possession of Grand Hetman of Lithuania Konstanty Ostrogski.[3] Later on, it passed from the Ostrogski to the Radziwiłł family.[3] During the French invasion of Russia, in 1812, military warehouses were located in the town.[3]
During World War II, the town was occupied by Nazi Germany from 1941 to 1944.
Sport
The local football club is the Smolevichi, playing in the Belarusian Premier League. Its home ground is the Ozyorny Stadium.
Notes
- Belarusian: Смалявічы, romanized: Smalavičy; Russian: Смолевичи; Yiddish: סמאָלאָוויטש, romanized: Smolovich; Polish: Smolewicze; Lithuanian: Smaliavičai.
