Lyaskovichi

Agro-town Lyaskovichi is a small settlement in the extreme south-west of Petrikovsky district in Gomel region, the center of Lyaskovichi village council. The administrative center of the National park «Pripyatsky» is located here. Lyaskovichi is located in the very center of the Belarusian Polesie, in the floodplain of a large Pripyat River. During the flood the Pripyat floodplain becomes a real sea - the width of its spill can reach 30 km, that is why the region is often called Polessye Amazonia.

Such a unique location of Lyaskovichi determines its remoteness from major cities and highways. The agro-town is located at a distance 24 km from the center of the region Petrikov, and from Gomel, the center of the region, at 215 km. It takes to travel 250 km to get to Minsk, the capital of Belarus. A small highway, on which the Lyaskovichi agro-town is located, connects Petrikov and Zhitkovichi.

Today, the agro-town Lyaskovichi is a center of eco-tourism. Thanks to the National park «Pripyatsky»,Lyaskovichi has become popular not only in Belarus, but also abroad. It combines unique natural wealth and excellent service. Wild nature and water expanses of the Pripyat River floodplain is considered to be a national treasure. Every year, tourists from Europe come here to enjoy the wildlife. The floodplain of the Pripyat is the largest migration channel of birds in Europe, and it is a paradise for bird watchers. About 250 species of birds inhabit the park, many of which are listed in the Red Book. Park staff has developed ecological paths, photo safari and even boat trips. In 2012 the Museum of nature was officially opened, it is considered to be the largest museum of its kind in the Republic, he will show visitors unique Polissya landscapes and tell about the traditions of Polessye residents.