Svyetlahorsk, Industrial town in Gomel Region, Belarus
Svietlahorsk sits along the Berezina River, with industrial zones in the east and residential areas containing apartment blocks in the west.
The settlement, initially named Shacilki until 1961, first appeared in historical documents from 1560 and developed into a major industrial center.
The town features both an Eastern Orthodox cathedral built with white bricks and a Catholic cathedral constructed from red bricks, representing religious diversity.
The railway station, established in 1915, connects the town to other major cities while serving as a transportation hub for the region.
The Svietlahorsk Chemical Fibre Plant produces synthetic materials, making it one of the largest industrial facilities in the Gomel Region.
Location: Svietlahorsk District
Inception: 13 century
Elevation above the sea: 138 m
Website: https://svetlogorsk.by
GPS coordinates: 52.63333,29.73333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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