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 | |
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Coordinates: 58°18′N 37°52′E / 58.300°N 37.867°E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Yaroslavl Oblast[1] |
Administrative district | Breytovsky District[1] |
Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 3,308 |
• Capital of | Breytovsky District[1] |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK [2]) |
Postal code(s)[3] | |
OKTMO ID | 78609411101 |
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.