Krychaw or Krichev (, ; , , ) is a town in
Mogilev Region,
Belarus
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. It serves as the
administrative center
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of
Krychaw District.
It is situated on the
Sozh River. In 2009, its population was 27,202.
As of 2024, it has a population of 23,264.
History
Krychaw is first mentioned in chronicles under the year 1136.
The
Soviet Air Force Krichev Air Base was located east of Krychaw during the
Cold War
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.
References
External links
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Kryčaŭ - travel guide - photos and attractionsat Radzima.org
History of Krychaw in old photographsat Krichev.gov.by
Radimichs
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