Place:Black Ruthenia, Poland

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NameBlack Ruthenia
Alt namesBlack Russource: Wikipedia
Ruś Czarnasource: Wikipedia
Чорная Русьsource: Wikipedia
TypeRegion
Located inPoland


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Black Ruthenia, or Black Rus' , is a historical region on the Upper Nemunas, including Novogrudok (Naugardukas), Grodno (Gardinas) and Slonim (Slanimas). Besides these, other important parts of Black Rus' are Vawkavysk (Valkaviskas) and Białystok (Baltstogė). The region was inhabited by the Baltic Yotvingians from ancient times and the name "Black Russia" appeared relatively late.[1] The region's inhabitants were never called "Black Russians".[1]

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