Druzhny (Belarusian: Дружны, romanizedDružny; Russian: Дружный; Polish: Drużny) is a settlement in Pukhavichy District, Minsk Region, Belarus. It is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Minsk. As of 2016, its population was 9,038.

Druzhny
Дружны (Belarusian)
Дружный (Russian)
Settlement
Druzhny is located in Belarus
Druzhny
Druzhny
Coordinates: 53°37′26″N 27°53′56″E / 53.62389°N 27.89889°E / 53.62389; 27.89889
CountryBelarus
RegionMinsk Region
DistrictPukhavichy District
Founded1985
Population
 (2016)
 • Total9,038
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
Area code+375 1713

History

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Economy

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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

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References

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  Media related to Druzhny at Wikimedia Commons