National Library of Belarus
Search results
Minsk ( Belarusian: Мінск, IPA: [mʲinsk]; Russian: Минск) is the capital and the largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach and the now subterranean Niamiha rivers. As the capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the administrative centre of Minsk Region and Minsk District.
- +375 17
- 220001-220141
- 280.6 m (920.6 ft)
- Belarus
May 1, 2024 · Minsk, city, capital of Belarus, and administrative centre of Minsk oblast (region). The city lies along the Svisloch River. First mentioned in 1067, it became the seat of a principality in 1101. Minsk passed to Lithuania in the 14th century and later to Poland and was regained by Russia in the.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
People also ask
What are some of the attractions in Minsk?
Who are the main characters in Minsk?
What is the history of Minsk?
What is happening in Minsk?
- Museum of the Great Patriotic War. Housed in a garish new building, Minsk's best museum houses an excellent display detailing Belarus' suffering and heroism during the Nazi occupation.
- Vul Kastrychnitskaya. Vul Kastrychnitskaya – still known by its Soviet name, ulitsa Oktyabrskaya – has blossomed into Minsk's unofficial arts district.
- Pr Nezalezhnastsi. The capital's main thoroughfare impresses with its sheer size. Formerly pr Francyska Skaryny, it runs from what travel writer Colin Thubron dubbed the …
- Museum of Folk Architecture & Rural Lifestyle. Several dozen traditional wood houses, a school, a church and an old windmill have been transplanted to this open-air folk museum in Azyartso, 15km…
Overview. There is no exact historical record for the date when Minsk was founded. It was first mentioned (as Mensk) in the Primary Chronicle in 1067. That year the chronicle recorded a bloody battle between troops of Polatsk and Kiev princes on the banks of Niamiha river (tributary of Svislach ).
- ( Travel Writer )
- People Watch Along Independence Avenue, Minsk’s Main Thoroughfare. The central avenue of Minsk, this glorious street extends for 15 kilometers (9 miles).
- Admire Communist Busts At Zair Azgur Memorial Museum And Workshop. A hidden gem in Minsk missed by so many travelers. The incredible home studio of celebrated Soviet sculptor Zair Azgur which has now been turned into a museum celebrating his life and works.
- Learn About Belarus’s Rural Traditions At The Dudutki Museum Of Culture And Life. Spend the day discovering an authentic Belarusian village where you can learn about the traditions and agriculture of rural Belarus and taste local food products.
- Admire The Red Church, The Roman Catholic Center Of Faith In Belarus. Officially known as ‘The Church of Saints Simon and Helena,’ this neo-Romanesque church was designed by Polish architects and completed in 1910.
Things to Do in Minsk, Belarus - Minsk Attractions. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Children's Museums (5) Theme Parks (4) Specialty Museums (33) Points of Interest & Landmarks (34) History Museums (7) Historic Walking Areas (3) Theaters (15) Casinos (19)
Minsk ( Belarusian: Мінск, Russian: Минск) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Belarus. Its population is about two million people in 2021. For many years after the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991, Minsk and Belarus, in general, had a reputation of a Soviet experience park.
