Kopys
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Kopys (Russian: Копысь, Russian pronunciation: [ˈkopɨsʲ]) (Belarusian: Копысь, Belarusian pronunciation: [ˈkopɨsʲ]) is an urban-type settlement in Vitsebsk Voblast, Belarus. First references are dated by 1059
It is the birthplace of the current leader of the country, Alexander Lukashenko.
The Kapust Hasidic dynasty originates in Kopys. By the end of the 18th century there was a Jewish typography in Kopys.
A castle stood in the town of Kopys.
[edit] External links
- Kopys at radzima.org
- Flag of Kopys (2004)
- Coats of Arms of Kopys
Coordinates: 54°19′28″N 30°17′30″E / 54.3244444544°N 30.2916666767°E
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