Svislach, Mahilyow Voblasts

Svislach (,, is a village in Asipovichy Rayon, Mahilyow Voblasts

History
The village received its name from the Svislochi River, on whose banks it is located.

Svislach is one of the oldest settlements in Belarus. Under the Principality of Polotsk a stronghold was built on the site, aroung which an urban settlement developed in the 11th and 12th centuries. In the 14th century, Svislach was included in the "List of Russian cities far and near." Svislach was subject to the Grand Duke of Lithuania and managed by a governor. In 1540 the Statute of the Svislach parish specified in detail the rights and duties of its inhabitants.

In the 17th century Svislach was owned by the Radziwill family. In this period, Svislach was a center of great spiritual significance. Various religious structures were built: the Orthodox churches of St. Nicholas and of the Assumption, a Catholic church and a synagogue.

In 1793 Svislach became part of the Russian Empire being incorporated in 1801 in the Bobruisk district of Minsk province.

From 1919 to 1939 Svislach was part of Poland, being occupied in 1939 by the Soviet Union and incorporated in the Belarussian SSR. .