Maryina Horka

Maryina Horka or Maryina Gorka (Мар'іна Горка; Марьина Горка; Maryjna Górka) is a town in Minsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Pukhavichy District. In 2009, its population was 22,500. As of 2024, it has a population of 20,096.

Maryina Horka is located 60 km south of Minsk. It is traversed by the M5 highway, between Minsk and Babruysk.

History
The town was first mentioned in 1222 and received its town status in 1955. The 5th Spetsnaz Brigade, first of the Soviet Spetsnaz GRU, now of the Armed Forces of Belarus, has been located in Marjina Horka since 1963.

Media
The local newspaper is "Puchavičy naviny" " (Пухавіцкія навіны). The newspaper is published since May 1, 1931 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The circulation of the newspaper is 4,540 copies.

The advertising newspaper is "Region" (Регион). The newspaper is published since June 13, 2000 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The circulation of the newspaper is 10,000 copies.