Glusk

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Glusk

 

an urban-type settlement, the administrative center of Glusk Raion of Mogilev Oblast, Byelorussian SSR, on the Ptich’ River (a tributary of the Pripiat’); located 33 km from the Ratmirovichi railroad station. Population, 5,000 (1970). A creamery and a starch plant are located there.

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