Frunzyenski District or Frunzienski District[2] (Belarusian: Фрунзенскі раён, romanizedFrunzienski rajon; Russian: Фрунзенский район, romanizedFrunzensky rayon) is an administrative division of the city of Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It was named after Mikhail Frunze and is the most populated district of the city.[3] As of 2023, it has a population of 459,849.[1]

Frunzyenski District
Фрунзенскі раён (Belarusian)
Фрунзенский район (Russian)
Houses in south-east of Prytytski Square
Houses in south-east of Prytytski Square
Coat of arms of Frunzyenski District
Location of Frunzyenski District
Coordinates: 53°57′04″N 27°30′37″E / 53.9510°N 27.5102°E / 53.9510; 27.5102
CountryBelarus
MunicipalityMinsk
Area
 • Total
43 km2 (17 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total
459,849
 • Density11,000/km2 (28,000/sq mi)
District number9
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

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The district, the biggest in Minsk, is situated in the western area of the city and borders with Tsentralny and Maskowski districts.

Transport

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Frunzyenski is served by the Awtazavodskaya subway line. It is also crossed by the MKAD beltway.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Численность населения на 1 января 2023 г. и среднегодовая численность населения за 2022 год по г.Минску в разрезе районов". belsat.gov.by. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. ^ Official transliteration from Belarusian language (2007)
  3. ^ (in Russian) Frunzensky Raion Archived 2005-11-02 at the Wayback Machine, Minsk administration website
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