Cherykaw
Mahilioŭskaja voblasć, Belarus
About Cherykaw
Cherykaw (Cherikov) is a small town in eastern Mahilioŭskaja voblasć near the Russian border, with a population of about 7,000. First mentioned in the 16th century, it was a minor market town. The area was heavily affected by the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, and parts of the surrounding district remain contaminated. The town has a modest history museum and a 19th-century church.
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By Plane
Minsk National Airport (MSQ) is about 250 km west.
By Train
Cherykaw is on the Mahilyow–Krychaw line. Trains from Mahilyow (1 hr) and Krychaw (30 min).
By Car / Road
From Mahilyow, take the R-96 road east. About 80 km, 1.5 hours.
Walkable.
Things to do
Church of the Nativity — A 19th-century Orthodox church
Local History Museum — Exhibits on the town's history and the Chernobyl impact
WWII Memorial — Partisan memorial in the surrounding forest
Visit the museum
Walk in the surrounding forests
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- Kafe Cherykaw — Simple cafe
Cafes & Nightlife
Standard.
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Limited. Day trip from Krychaw or Mahilyow.
What to buy
Basic groceries.
Go next
- Krychaw (25 km east) — Historic town with monastery
- Mahilyow (80 km west) — Regional capital
- Klimavichy (30 km north) — Local museum
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