Breytovo

Breytovo (Russian: Бре́йтово) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative center of Breytovsky District of Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia. Population: 3,308 (2010 Russian census);[1] 3,710 (2002 Census);[4] 4,015 (1989 Soviet census).[5]

Breytovo
Брейтово
Location of Breytovo
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Breytovo is located in Russia
Breytovo
Breytovo
Location of Breytovo
Breytovo is located in Yaroslavl Oblast
Breytovo
Breytovo
Breytovo (Yaroslavl Oblast)
Coordinates: 58°18′N 37°52′E / 58.300°N 37.867°E / 58.300; 37.867
CountryRussia
Federal subjectYaroslavl Oblast[1]
Administrative districtBreytovsky District[1]
Elevation
109 m (358 ft)
Population
 • Total3,308
 • Capital ofBreytovsky District[1]
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK Edit this on Wikidata[2])
Postal code(s)[3]
152760Edit this on Wikidata
OKTMO ID78609411101

History

The first written sources mentioning the place and its surroundings are related to weaving crafts in ancient Russia. Breytovo is mentioned on November 17, 1613, in a book of account of the crown.[6] On February 28, 1934, the village of Breytovo was officially reunited with the neighboring village of Zaruchye, all taking the name Breytovo.[7]

When the huge Rybinsk Reservoir was built, after the construction of the Rybinsk Dam (1935–1941), Breitovo was engulfed by the water and the houses were moved.[6]

Between 1986 and 1991, Breytovo had the status of an urban village.[8]

Breitovo is also known, as well as its surrounding villages, for having been the place of breeding from the beginning of the 20th century of a pig breed, Breitovo.

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