Vidzy

Vidzy (Belarusian: Відзы; Russian: Видзы; Lithuanian: Vidžiai; Polish: Widze; Yiddish: ווידזש, romanized: Vidzh) is an urban-type settlement in Braslaw District, Vitebsk Region, Belarus.[1] In 2014, its population was 1,684.[2] As of 2023, it has a population of 1,533.[1]

Vidzy
Відзы (Belarusian)
Urban-type settlement
Catholic church of the Holy Trinity in Vidzy
Catholic church of the Holy Trinity in Vidzy
Flag of Vidzy
Flag
Coat of arms of Vidzy
Coat of arms
Vidzy is located in Belarus
Vidzy
Vidzy
Location in Belarus
Coordinates: 55°24′N 26°38′E
CountryBelarus
RegionVitebsk Region
DistrictBraslaw District
Population
 (2023)[1]
1,533
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)

History

During World War II, Vidzy was occupied by Nazi Germany from 27 June 1941 until 8 July 1944 and administered as a part of Generalbezirk Litauen of Reichskommissariat Ostland.

Notable people

References
  1. "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.
  2. Official estimation of the population on 1 January 2014, see pop-stat.mashke.org.
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