Druzhny, Minsk Region
Druzhny (Belarusian: Дружны, romanized: Družny; Russian: Дружный; Polish: Drużny) is a settlement in Pukhavichy District, Minsk Region, Belarus. It is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Minsk. As of 2016, its population was 9,038.
Druzhny
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  Druzhny | |
| Coordinates: 53°37′26″N 27°53′56″E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Minsk Region |
| District | Pukhavichy District |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 9,038 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
| Area code | +375 1713 |
Economy
The Minsk СEC-5 coal powered generating station is located nearby. Originally the plant was built as the Minsk Nuclear Power Plant, consisting of two VVER-1000 reactors. After the Chernobyl disaster, the plans were cancelled.
Notable people
- Alyaksandr Krotaw (born 1995), Belarusian professional footballer
References
External links
Media related to Druzhny at Wikimedia Commons
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