Orsha District

Orsha District is an administrative division in Vitebsk Region that covers land with forests, rivers, and farmland spread across its territory. The landscape includes several lakes and is dotted with rural settlements and small towns connected by local roads.

The district was established in 1924 as an administrative unit within the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic. This founding shaped the governance structure that has continued through later periods.

Rural villages throughout the district maintain traditional ways of life centered on seasonal work and local community gatherings. People here keep old customs alive through their daily activities and interactions with neighbors.

The district sits along major transportation routes connecting Moscow to Western Europe, with the city of Orsha serving as its main hub. Visitors can explore the territory by local roads and access several villages spread throughout.

The territory contains several natural lakes such as Orekhovsky Lake, formed in the flat landscape and providing habitat for aquatic life. These water bodies attract those interested in fishing and observing local wildlife.

Location: Vitebsk Region

Capital city: Orsha

Elevation above the sea: 171 m

Shares border with: Аршанскі гарсавет, Talačyn District, Liozna District, Syanno District, Dubroŭna District, Škloŭ District, Horki District, Orsha

Website: http://orsha.vitebsk-region.gov.by

GPS coordinates: 54.50000,30.40000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44