Velizh (Russian: Велиж; Belarusian: Веліж; Polish: Wieliż; Lithuanian: Veližas) is a town and the administrative center of Velizhsky District of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the bank of the Western Dvina, 134 kilometers (83 mi) from Smolensk. Population: 7,620 (2010 Census); 8,343 (2002 Census); 9,146 (1989 Census).