Babruysk

Church in BobruyskOrthodox church in downtown Babruysk, Bela.

Babruysk, city, Mahilyow oblast (region), east-central Belarus, on the right bank of the Berezina River. Founded in the 16th century, it was held in turn by Lithuania, Poland, and Russia and was the scene of a major battle in World War II. The fortress of 1769 survives. Industries include engineering, machine building, chemicals, woodworking, and the manufacture of tires, clothing, and footwear. Pop. (2006 est.) 219,100.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.