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Weili Day time compared to Beijing time (China) |
5 hours ahead |
Introduction to Velizh, Russia
Velizh (Велиж) is a historic city in the northwestern part of the Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the banks of the Western Dvina River near the Belarusian border. First mentioned in documents in 1536, the city was historically a strategic location between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Russian Empire. Velizh suffered severe damage during World War II and was rebuilt after the war, and now has a population of about 7,000, with agriculture and the wood processing industry as the mainstays of the economy.
Geography and human characteristics
Velizh is located in the Eastern European Plain and has a temperate continental climate with cold, snowy winters and mild summers. The city retains its 19th century Orthodox church and traditional wooden buildings, and is surrounded by rich forests and beautiful nature. The local population is predominantly ethnic Russian and retains traditional folk crafts and festivals, such as Easter painting and Maslenitsa celebrations.
Transportation and Economy
Velizh is connected by road to Smolensk (about 130 kilometers) and Vitebsk (Belarus), but there is no direct railroad connection. The economy is based on agriculture (flax, potatoes) and timber processing, but in recent years ecotourism has been developed to attract tourists to World War II historical sites and nature hiking trails. The city's facilities are basic, but it still has a simple, small-town Russian feel.
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