Radashkovichy
Radashkovichy[lower-alpha 1] (Belarusian: Радашковічы, romanized: Radaškovičy;[lower-alpha 2] Russian: Радошковичи, romanized: Radoshkovichi; Polish: Radoszkowicze; Lithuanian: Radaškonys) is an urban-type settlement in Maladzyechna District, Minsk Region, Belarus.[1] As of 2023, it has a population of 6,225.[1]
Radashkovichy
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  Radashkovichy Location of Radashkovichy, shown within Minsk Region | |
| Coordinates: 54°9′N 27°14′E | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Region | Minsk Region |
| District | Maladzyechna District |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
| • Total | 6,225 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK) |
A watershed of the Vileyka-Minsk water system is located nearby.
History
As part of the Russian Empire, Radashkovichy belonged to the Vileysky Uyezd of the Vilna Governorate.
Coat of arms
On February 23, 1792, the coat of arms was received.
The arms was mentioned in confirmation royal privilege of February 23, 1792. On the arms in a silver background it is represented the stoning of Saint Stephen. In privilege of 1792 the arms is represented in a round shield, there was a version in a baroque shield later. The arms was registered by authorities of Belarus on December 23, 1999.
Demographics
Language
- Language according to the Imperial census of 1897.
| Language | Number | percentage (%) | males | females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish | 1 515 | 57.9 | 725 | 790 |
| Polish | 521 | 19.9 | 254 | 276 |
| Belarusian | 500 | 19.1 | 224 | 276 |
| Russian | 76 | 2.9 | 46 | 30 |
| Other | 3 | 0.1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 2 615 | 100.0 | 1 251 | 1 364 |
References
- "Численность населения на 1 января 2023 г. и среднегодовая численность населения за 2022 год по Республике Беларусь в разрезе областей, районов, городов, поселков городского типа". belsat.gov.by. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
