Barysaw

Barysaw is a city in the Barysaŭ District of Minsk Region, situated along the Berezina River in central Belarus. The settlement functions as an administrative center for the surrounding area and connects several smaller towns through a network of roads and railway lines.

The settlement was founded in 1102 by Prince Rogvolod Vseslavich and changed hands between Lithuanian, Polish, and Russian rule over the centuries. These political shifts shaped the development of the town as a regional center along major trade and transport routes.

The district maintains eleven principal settlements, including Azdzyatsichy, Barysaw, Kishchyna, and Zembin, each contributing to the regional administrative structure of Belarus.

The city is accessible from Minsk via main roads and rail connections and serves as a starting point for travel to surrounding communities. Visitors find basic facilities in the center and can explore the area along the river.

The crossing point of the Moscow-Warsaw railway line with the Berezina River made the town a key hub in the regional transport network. This location facilitated exchange between eastern and western parts of Europe over centuries.