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Mozyr is one of the oldest cities of Belarusian Polesie, located on a hill called Mozyr Ridge, on the banks of the picturesque river - the Pripyat.

In the national image of Belarus, Mozyr received an almost official status of the capital of southeastern Polesie, and in the poetic version, confirmation of the same meaning - "Pearls of Polesie". Hilly terrain, an abundance of green spaces, in which streets, boulevards and squares are buried, create a unique image of the city. These places are often called "Belarusian Switzerland" by the people.

Modern Mozyr is a unique combination of old streets, Zamkovaya Mountain, Roman Catholic churches, temples and at the same time new residential areas, city-forming enterprises such as Mozyr Oil Refinery, Mozyrsol, etc.

Only in Mozyr the banks of the Pripyat River are connected by three of the longest bridges in Belarus.

Recently, this true pearl of Belarusian Polesie has received a worthy frame - the city is included in the large-scale tourist project "Golden Ring of Gomel Region". And not just included, but is one of its most interesting and colorful routes.

The first mention of the city dates back to 1155. In 2005, the city celebrated its 850th anniversary.

Much has been carried over from the time of its formation to the present day. Many times it has risen from the ruins to be built again and become even more beautiful.

The status of Mozyr has changed more than once:

Since 1924 Mozyr has been the center of the district,
from 1935 to 1938 - center of Mozyr circuit,
from 1938 to 1954 – center of Polesie region,
since 1954 Mozyr has been part of Gomel region and is the second largest city in the region.

2007 also organically entered the history of the city and the district. In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus dated August 30, 2007 No. 396, Mozyr district and Mozyr city were united into one administrative-territorial unit - Mozyr district with the administrative center of Mozyr city.

Today, Mozyr district is one of the largest industrial, agricultural and cultural centers of Belarus, and modern Mozyr is also a major construction and sports center of Polesie.

Administratively, the district's territory is divided into 10 rural councils, which include 92 settlements.

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