Good information about Slutsk.

Located in Belarus, Slutsk city is located in the Minsk Region. The population of this city, located in the southern parts of the region, was announced as 61,400 according to the latest census.

History: The city has an extremely long history. Looking at the historical information, it is seen that the first information about the city belongs to the year 1116. This region, which belongs to the principality of Pinsk and Turov, became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania after 1320. The city, which was heavily damaged during the war, was sold to the Radziwiłł and Olelkovich families. After passing to the family, the city developed rapidly and became one of the strongest castles of the region. The real recognition of the city became possible after the establishment of Kontras factories after the 17th century. It is known that the most expensive and luxurious clothes of that period were produced in this factory.

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The town of Slutsk, which belonged to Lithuania for a long time, was only a Jewish nation at that time. Jewish families, estimated to number between 16 and 20, remained in this area until 1750. The city, which was later invaded by Russia, suffered great wounds and did not develop until the railway network was established in the region. It is one of the cities where the railway network is used the most in Belarus.

Geography: In the city of Slutsk, which is more suitable for both climate and landforms compared to the towns and cities in its region, agricultural production is mainly carried out. People living in the city and the towns in the region show great interest in the public markets that are set up on certain days.

Art: Art centers are the leading places to visit in the city of Slutsk. Because most of the prominent artists, writers or famous businessmen in Belarus were born and grew up in this city. Born in this city in Belarus, Isaac Dov Berkowitz, Mikhail Basalyha and Uladzimir Basalyha are among the most well-known people. In the city, which has produced many famous names about writers, the subjects usually written by Jews are studied. Isaac Dov Berkowitz and Edward Sperling are the leading names known as Jewish writers. Finally, Mikıla Statkevich, one of the well-known politicians of Belarus, was born in this city.