Maladzyechna or Molodechno is a town in Minsk Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative centre of Maladzyechna District. Maladzyechna is located 72 kilometres northwest of Minsk. In 2006, it had an estimated population of 98,514 inhabitants. As of 2024, it has a population of 89,068.
Located on the Usha River, it has been a settlement since 1388 when it was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It was also home to the Cold War facility Maladzyechna air base. From Wikipedia
