Krasnyy Pil’shchik

Yelsk is a town in Gomel Region, in southern . It serves as the administrative center of Yelsk District. As of 2025, it has a population of 8,623. It is located in the historic region of Polesia.
  • Locality
  • …lies at an elevation of around 140 metres (460 feet)
  • …is also known as “Yel’sk”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Yel′sk.
is a railway station, which is situated 3 km south of Krasnyy Pil’shchik.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rudnya and Saniuki.
is a village, which is situated 6 km northeast of Krasnyy Pil’shchik.
is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km east of Krasnyy Pil’shchik.
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Latitude
51.84835° or 51° 50′ 54″ north
Longitude
29.13718° or 29° 8′ 14″ east
Open location code
9G3FR4XP+8V
Geo­Names ID

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In Other Languages

“Krasnyy Pil’shchik” goes by many names.
  • Russian: “Ельск”
  • Russian: “Красный Пильщик”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Urochishche Pechki and Urochishche Peschanka.

Gomel Oblast: Highlights

Learn more about Gomel and Mazyr.
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