Druzhny, Minsk region

Druzhny is a settlement in Pukhavichy District, Minsk Region, Belarus. It is located south of Minsk., its population was 9,038.

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, Belarusian professional footballer