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Zhlobin
Town in Gomel Region, Belarus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Zhlobin (Belarusian: Жлобін; Russian: Жлобин; Polish: Żłobin; Lithuanian: Žlobinas) is a town in Gomel Region, Belarus. It is located on the Dnieper River, and serves as the administrative center of Zhlobin District. It is situated 83 kilometres (52 mi) from Gomel. As of 2025, it has a population of 76,304.[1]
The town is notable for being the location where steelmaker BMZ was established. BMZ is one of the largest companies in Belarus, and an important producer in the worldwide markets of steel wires and cords. The company is the main sustainer of the town's economy.
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History
In 1939, 19% of the town's population was Jewish. During World War II, Zhlobin was occupied by the German Army from 3 July 1941 until 13 July 1944. The Nazis captured the Jews and imprisoned them in 2 different ghettos, where they suffered from starvation, disease and abuse. On April 12, 1942, 1,200 Jews were murdered in the ghettos.[3]
Demographics
Sport
Metallurg Zhlobin of the Belarusian Extraleague is the local pro hockey team.
Industrial enterprises
- OJSC "BMZ - managing company of the holding" BMK "[7]
- Branch of JSC "RMCC" "Zhlobin Dairy Plant"[8]
- PUE "Zhlobinselkhozkhimiya"[9]
- OJSC "Zhlobin garment factory"[10]
Twin towns – sister cities
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