Vetka, District center in Gomel Region, Belarus.
Vetka spans across 1,558 square kilometers of territory along the Sozh River, containing numerous small settlements and agricultural lands within its boundaries.
The district center was founded in 1685 by Old Believer priests who migrated from Central Russia, establishing a settlement that underwent two destructions by Tsarist forces.
The Vetka Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian Traditions documents regional customs through collections of manuscripts, icons, and traditional crafts from past centuries.
The district maintains a population density of 11 inhabitants per square kilometer and operates under Moscow Standard Time, sharing the UTC+3 time zone.
Local chalk deposits near Vetka support a cement manufacturing facility, contributing to the industrial development of this administrative region.
GPS coordinates: 52.56114,31.17908
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:24
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