10 Interesting Facts About Uzda

Facts About Uzda

• Uzda is a city in the Minsk Region of Belarus.

• Uzda was first referred to in 1450 as a country estate belonging to the Korsaks.

• In 1793, it became a part of the Russian Empire.

• In 1798, the owner of the town, Kasimir Zaviha, built a wooden Catholic church named the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

• Uzda is located 72 km south-west of Minsk, 31 km from the town of Stoŭbcy, and 24 km from the town of Dzyarzhynsk.

• Notable people of Uzda: Moshe Feinstein & Devorah Baron.

• In 1574, Symon Budny spent time there working on a Bible publication.

• The estimated Population of Uzda is 10,000.

• The name of Uzda means “bridle.”

• On July 30, 1966, it became an independent district.