Babruysk
city in Belarus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Babruysk, Babrujsk, Bobruisk, or Bobruysk (Belarusian: Бабруйск [bäˈbruɪ̯s̪k], Łacinka: Babrujsk, Russian: Бобруйск, tr. Bobrujsk, IPA: [bɐˈbruɪ̯s̪k], Yiddish: באָברויסק Bobroysk) is a city in the Mogilev Region of eastern Belarus. It is on the Berezina River. As of 2022[update], its population was 209,675.[1] It is the seventh-largest city in Belarus by population and area.
Babrujsk
Бабруйск Бобруйск (Bobruysk) | |
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Coordinates: 53°09′N 29°14′E | |
Country | Belarus |
Oblast | Mogilev Region |
First mentioned | 1387 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Aleksandr Studnev |
Area | |
• Total | 83.86 km2 (32.38 sq mi) |
Elevation | 157 m (515 ft) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 209,675 |
• Density | 2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
Postal code | 213801-213830 |
Area code | +375 0225(1) |
Vehicle registration | 6 |
Website | bobruisk |
The name Babruysk (as well as that of the Babruyka River) probably comes from the Belarusian word babyor (бабёр; 'beaver'). Many beavers used to live around the Berezina. However, they were almost gone by the end of the 19th century because of hunting and pollution.
Babruysk has an area of 66 square kilometres (25 sq mi). It has over 450 streets.
Babruysk is at the intersection of railroads to Asipovichy, Zhlobin, Aktsyabrski and roads to Minsk, Homyel, Mahilyow, Kalinkavichy, Slutsk, and Rahachow. It has the biggest timber mill in Belarus. It is also known for its chemical, machine making and metal-working industries.
In 2021, there were 38 public schools in Babruysk, and over 24,000 students. There are three schools focusing on music, dance and visual arts. There is also a medical school.