Savyetski District or Saviecki District[2] (Belarusian: Савецкі раён; Russian: Советский район) is an administrative division of the city of Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It was named after the Soviets.[3] As of 2023, it has a population of 156,739.[1]

Savyetski District
Савецкі раён (Belarusian)
Советский район (Russian)
National Academy of Sciences
National Academy of Sciences
Coat of arms of Savyetski District
Location of Savyetski District
Coordinates: 53°57′04″N 27°30′37″E / 53.9510°N 27.5102°E / 53.9510; 27.5102
CountryBelarus
MunicipalityMinsk
Area
 • Total
13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total
156,739
 • Density12,000/km2 (31,000/sq mi)
District number2
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

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The district, the smallest of the city, is situated in central and south-western area of the city and borders with Tsentralny, Pyershamayski and Partyzanski districts.

Transport

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The district is served by the Maskoŭskaja subway line. It is also crossed by the MKAD beltway .

See also

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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) Sovetsky Raion, Minsk administration website
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