Beloretsk

Beloretsk: local museumLocal museum in Beloretsk, Russia.

Beloretsk, city, Bashkortostan, west-central Russia. It lies near the headwaters of the Belaya River, a tributary of the Kama. It was founded as a mining settlement in 1762 when a metallurgical factory was constructed nearby. Beloretsk remains a metallurgical centre and has medical and teachers colleges. It became a city in 1923. Pop. (2006 est.) 69,695.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Beloretsk
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 17 July 2019
Access Date: February 22, 2025