Vidzy

Vidzy (Belarusian: Відзы; Lithuanian: Vidžiai; Polish: Widze; Russian: Видзы) is an urban settlement in the Vitebsk Region, in Belarus. In 2014, its population was 1,684.[1]

Vidzy

Відзы
Catholic church of the Holy Trinity in Vidzy
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Coat of arms
CountryBelarus
RegionVitebsk Region
DistrictBraslaw District

History

During World War II, Vidzy was occupied by Nazi Germany from 27 June 1941 until 8 July 1944 and administered as a part of Generalbezirk Litauen of Reichskommissariat Ostland.

Notable people from Vidzy

References

  1. Official estimation of the population on 1 January 2014, see pop-stat.mashke.org.

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