I continue to write articles about the information I received from the cities I visited on my trip to Belarus. Our current city is the city of Vileyka located in the Minsk region.
Vileyka, one of the developed points of Belarus, is located 100 km north-west of the Minsk Region. Looking at the historical records in the region, it is seen that the first settlement in the city was on November 16, 1460. The city has a very quiet structure and a total of 55 thousand people live in this city according to the latest census.
History: It was possible for the city to become a district center in 1765 and it is known that there were 30 households in the city when it was a district. When it comes to 1793, it is seen that the city was transferred to the Russian Empire, and then the region remained under Russian rule until 1842. In 1842, it is seen that the region was appointed as the governor's office. The population of the city increased after the sawmill opened in 1906. Both the need for workers to work in the sawmill and the opening of new factories have been effective in the development of the region.
Economy: Although the population in the region is low, it is known that the economic power of the people is good. Looking at the factories operating in the region now, it is seen that the repair facility established to support the automotive industry, Zenit BeIOMO optical facility, reservoir factory and one hydro power plant.
Geography: It has been observed that almost every individual in the city has been interested in woodworking since the times of the town. For this reason, during the touristic visits to the region, usually hand-made wooden engravings will attract attention. In the city of Vileyka, festivals are organized on certain dates every year on woodworking in order to revitalize tourism, and it is known that people also have a great participation.
Tourism: The city of Vileyka, located in the northern parts of the Minsk region, is one of the most easily accessible districts in terms of tourism. There are special highways for people traveling with personal vehicles for visits to this region. It is known that there are also bus services specially organized for people. In the city, you can visit both the buildings that have been used for woodworking since the past years and the historical buildings from before the war. It is known that in tourism trips to Belarus, the city of Vileyka is always included in the tour program and it is preferred because of the affordable accommodation.