Belarus - Bobrujsk

Babrujsk, Babruysk, Bobruysk, or Bobruisk is a city in theMahilyow Voblast of Belarus on the Berezina river. It is a large city in Belarus. As of 2009, its population was 215,092.The name Babruysk (as well as that of theBabruyka River) probably originates from the Belarusian word babyor (бобёр) (beaver), many of which used to inhabit the Berezina. However, beavers in the area have been almost eliminated by the end of the 19th century due to hunting and pollution.

Babruysk occupies an area of 66 km² (25 sq mi), and comprises over 450 streets whose combined length stretches for over 430 km (267 mi).

Babruysk is located at the intersection of railroads to Asipovichy, Zhlobin, Kastrychnitski and roads to Minsk, Gomel, Mogilev, Kalinkavichy, Slutsk, and Rahachow. It has the biggest timber mill in Belarus, and is also known for its chemical, machine building and metal-working industries.

Sculpture on Socialist street...

Babruysk Arena, also known as Bobruisk Arena, is an indoor sporting arena located in Babruysk, Belarus. It is used to host various indoor events and serves as the home of Shinnik Bobruisk of the Belarusian Extraliga. The arena seats 7,151 spectators and opened in 2008.