Staryja Vasiliški, Rural settlement in Ščučyn District, Belarus.
Staryja Vasiliški is a small rural village in Ščučyn District, located within the Vasiliškaŭski Sieĺsaviet administrative region. The settlement features scattered houses and is distinguished by the Saints Peter and Paul church that serves as its architectural landmark.
The village was originally part of the Vosyliškių valsčius district until September 1939, when administrative boundaries changed. It became part of Vasiliškaŭski Sieĺsaviet in October 1940.
The Saints Peter and Paul church stands as a visible reminder of the religious traditions that shaped this community. It reflects how faith has been central to local life across generations.
The village is located in a rural area surrounded by open farmland typical of Belarus. Walking is the best way to explore since houses and the church are spread across a wide, scattered area.
Census records from 1921 show that all residents of the village identified as Polish Catholics. This reveals a markedly different cultural makeup from what exists there today.
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