Pyershamayski District

Pyershamayski District
Першамайскі раён (Belarusian)
Первомайский район (Russian)
District
Coat of arms of Pyershamayski District
Coat of arms
Location of Pyershamayski District
Coordinates: 53°57′04″N 27°30′37″E / 53.9510°N 27.5102°E / 53.9510; 27.5102
CountryBelarus
MunicipalityMinsk
Area
 • Total
26.4 km2 (10.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total
231,906
 • Density8,800/km2 (23,000/sq mi)
District number3
WebsiteOfficial website

Pyershamayski District or Pieršamajski District[2] (Belarusian: Першамайскі раён; Russian: Первомайский район) is an administrative division of the city of Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It was named after May Day, also known as International Workers' Day.[3] As of 2023, it has a population of 231,906.[1]

Geography

The district is situated in the north-eastern area of the city and borders with Savyetski and Partyzanski districts.

Main sights

The National Library of Belarus is located in the district. Its octagonal structure is present in the coat of arms. In Chelyuskinites Park the "Children's Railroad" is located.

Transport

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

References

  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) Pervomaysky Raion Archived 2005-11-02 at the Wayback Machine, Minsk administration website
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