Georgians in Belarus
Ethnic Georgians in Belarus number exactly 2,400 as of the country's 2009 census, and live mainly in the capital Minsk. They mainly came during the Soviet era as labor migrants, or were displaced during Soviet relocation.[1]
Total population | |
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2,400 (2009)-4,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Minsk and surrounding area | |
Languages | |
Georgian, Russian, Belarusian | |
Religion | |
Georgian Orthodox Church | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Georgians in Russia, Georgians in Ukraine, Georgians in Lithuania, Georgians in Latvia, Georgians in Estonia |
They are keeping their cultural heritage, speak Georgian language and belong to Georgian Orthodox Church.
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