Smalyavichy
Smalyavichy or Smolevichi is a town in Minsk Region, in central Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Smalyavichy District. It is situated on the Plisa River. As of 2025, it has a population of 23,721.
History
In the 16th century it was a possession of Grand [Hetman of Lithuania] Konstanty Ostrogski. Later on, it passed from the Ostrogski to the Radziwiłł family. During the French invasion of Russia, in 1812, military warehouses were located in the town.During World War II, the town was occupied by Nazi Germany from 1941 to 1944.