Uzda (Belarusian: Узда; Russian: Узда) is a town in Minsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Uzda District.[1] In 2009, its population was 10,000.[2] As of 2024, it has a population of 10,619.[1] The town's name means "bridle".

Uzda
Узда
Orthodox Church of St. Peter and Paul
Orthodox Church of St. Peter and Paul
Flag of Uzda
Coat of arms of Uzda
Uzda is located in Belarus
Uzda
Uzda
Location of Uzda in Belarus
Coordinates: 53°27′58″N 27°13′28″E / 53.46611°N 27.22444°E / 53.46611; 27.22444
CountryBelarus
RegionMinsk Region
DistrictUzda District
Founded1450
Elevation
172 m (564 ft)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Total10,619
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
Postal code
223411
License plate5
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Uzda was first referred to in 1450 as a country estate belonging to the Korsaks. From the second part of the sixteenth century, it belonged to the Kavechinskys, Zavishas, and Krasinskys. In 1574, Symon Budny spent time there working on a Bible publication. In 1793, it became a part of the Russian Empire. In 1798, the owner of the town, Kasimir Zaviha, built a wooden Catholic church named the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (preserved to the present day). At the time there was also a functioning Orthodox church named Saint Peter and Paul. In 1839–1849, the town had a printer, a school, four primary schools, a brewery, a mill, a pharmacy, a post office, 30 shops and a Sunday Fair. In 1886, it had a public college, a local board of administration, a school, a distillery, a brewery, a cloth factory, two mills, 24 shops, Orthodox and Catholic churches, a synagogue, a mosque, and three prayer houses. From 1894 to 1939, the population increased from 2,800 to 3,500 people. The Jewish population in Uzda in 1900 was assessed as 2,068 people.[3] On 1 July 1924, it was made the center of the Uzda district of the Minsk region. On 28 June 1941, it was occupied by Nazi Germany. About 5,600 people, including 1,740 Jews in the ghetto, were murdered.[4] On 29 June 1944, it was liberated by the 300th Voroshilov Partisan Brigade. On 25 December 1962, it was made a part of Dzerzhinsk district. On 30 July 1966, it became an independent district. Between 1970 and 1989, the population increased from 4,300 people to 9,500.

Geography

Uzda is located 72 kilometres (45 mi) south-west of Minsk, 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the town of Stowbtsy, and 24 kilometres (15 mi) from the town of Dzyarzhynsk. Both of these towns are crossed by the M1 highway (part of European route E30).

Demographics

Population

1897193919701989200620182023[5]
2,800 3,459 4,300 8,000 9,376 10,194 10,677

Notable people

References


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