Tag "Minsk"

How Our Favourite Things Are Made? Industrial Tourism In Belarus

Industrial tourism in Belarus can bring you lots of unique and exciting impressions. Learn more about the plants and factories that are open for visits and tours.

Palace of the Republic

Today it is a modern hospitable building known to every citizen of the Republic of Belarus and to many guests of our capital. Here prime social political events are held, forming the outline of development of the young Belarusian state, nationwide meetings, congresses and forums, summits, international seminars, symposiums and conferences.

Minsk Region

There are multiple places to visit in Minsk Region. Besides the capital itself, don't miss Nesvizh, Khatyn, and Dudutki.

Central Botanical Garden

An exceptionally lively mix of floras with a high percentage of natives makes Botanical Garden an interesting holiday destination. Here you can spend a great time with children attending an environmental lesson, refine your knowledge of world flora visiting displays and exhibitions of the garden or just relax behind green curtains of trees and reward your spirit and senses.

The National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus

The National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre stages world-famous masterpieces of European and Russian composers and national repertoire artworks.

Minsk City Tour

When coming to Minsk grasp the opportunity to discover the city’s delight in just a couple of hours. Minsk City Tour makes an essential introduction to the capital.

Janka Kupala National Theatre

Janka Kupala National Theatre is one of the most popular theatres in Belarus. Here you can see international classical and belarussian classical and modern performances.

Great Patriotic War Museum

The Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War was the world’s first museum to tell the story of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, and the only one in Belarus created during the years of Nazi occupation.

The National Historical Museum of the Republic of Belarus

The National Historical Museum of the Republic of Belarus is one of the country’s most popular museums. Its holdings house the biggest museum collection in Belarus numbering about 400,000 items.

8 Things To Love About Minsk

It was first trip of Megan to Belarus in March 2013. This trip was only for four days or so, and truthfully, it may have been the trip of the year.

The National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus

The National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus (the State Art Gallery from 1939 till 1957, the State Art Museum from 1957 till 1993) – the largest collection of the Belarusian and foreign art within the country – is located in the centre of Minsk.

The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art - one of the youngest to date museum structures in Belarus.

Gallery Mastatstva

Minsk dwellers and guests of Minsk know that in the "Gallery Mastatstva" there is a greatest selection of the paintings in the capital of Belarus.

Ў Art Gallery

“Ў” — is the gallery with the atmosphere of free culture where everyone can get acquainted with modern topical art trends, visit lectures of famous art critics, take part in workshops…

House of Paintings (Dom Kartin)

A new private art gallery in Minsk.

Church of Saints Simon and Helena (Red Church)

Church of St. Simeon and St. Helen or Red Church - an architectural monument of Gothic with elements of Art Nouveau. Built in 1905-10 years on Independence Square in the modern means of a landowner Edward Voinilovich in memory of his dead children too early. Architects were B. Marconi, G. Poyazdersky.

The First Private Museum of Miniatures Opened in Minsk

In one building you can see the sights of Belarus in a reduced form.

Gorky Park

The most popular park in Minsk with the attractions and secluded corners.

Holy Martyr Grand Princess Elizabeth Convent

Named after the Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia (1864-1918), a granddaughter of Queen Victoria who was arrested and thrown down a mineshaft by the Bolsheviks soon after the October Revolution.

Loshitsa Park

The old Loshitsa Estate in Minsk built in the 16th century belonged to such families as the Drutskys-Gorskys, the Tolochinskys, the Pruszynskis, and the Lyubanskys.

Chelyuskintsev Park

The green island in the capital. There are rides and children's railway, as well as a quiet places for a relaxing holiday.

Holy Spirit Cathedral in Minsk

One of the most visible churches in Minsk, with its central location overlooking the Svisloch river in the historic Upper Town, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is the most important Russian Orthodox church in the city. Its origins date back to the 17th century when the building served as a Catholic Bernardine monastery.

Aleksander Nevsky Church

The only church in Minsk, which almost completely preserved its original appearance.

Church of All Saints

Such temples are built once in a thousand years. Therefore, the construction of templates based on stereotypes was inadmissible for the creators of the complex.

Mikhail Savitsky Art Gallery

The gallery was opened in September 2012 in the city center, close to the Town Hall, in the historical building of city mansion, which is partially reconstructed the interior of the XIX century. This is one of the cultural centers of Minsk.

DK Gallery

We have created a gallery where people can free themselves from the daily bustle and devote time to the soul. To do this, we carefully select the works to create exclusive collections of art and try to catch the appetite of connoisseurs and art lovers.

M. Gorky National Academic Drama Theater

The history of the theater has its roots in the beginning of the 30s of the last century, when in Bobruisk in 1932 on the basis of the troupe of itinerant actors opened the State Russian Drama Theatre of the BSSR.

Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater

Belarusian State Academic Musical Theatre was founded in 1970 and its first theater season opened in January 17, 1971 with the performance of "Sing The Lark" by the Belarusian composer Yuri Semenyako.

Republican Theatre of Belarusian Drama

During the years of the theater life, it has received about 50 awards at various festivals. Theatre presented a dramatic art of Belarus in Edinburgh, Sibiu, Cairo, Warsaw, Lublin, Wiesbaden, Leipzig and Belgrad, at many international festivals and forums in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Belarusian State Youth Theatre

Belarusian State Youth Theatre celebrated its 30th anniversary. At the beginning of the creative way, the troupe rehearsed in the various houses of culture and clubs, foreign scenes.

Belarusian State Puppet Theatre

Belarusian State Puppet Theatre - the oldest theater puppet republic. In his repertoire - memorable, spectacular performances.

Our Guide For The Sculpture-lovers: Minsk

We like to enjoy the architecture, wide avenues, streets. But sometimes you need to look at the sculptures: they can tell a lot of interesting things about the city and about the country.

Trinity Suburb in Minsk

Trinity Suburb is an old picturesque part of Minsk located on the bank of the Svisloch River in the city center. Its cozy little streets and houses, with tile roofs and delicate colors, have become a symbol of Minsk. Their image can be often seen on souvenirs and candy.

Khatyn Memorial

Khatyn memorial, in the Minsk region of Belarus, remains one of the most haunting memorials of World War 2 in all Europe

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Belarus

Isabelle shares her impressions of the visit to Belarus in her blog.

Visit Belarus: My Impressions

I didn’t have much expectations before I went to visit Belarus. Actually I had no expectations at all! Even if it’s a neighbour country of Poland and it takes only few hours to get there we don’t know all that much about it – all news that reach us are mostly on political level only.

Minsk Victory Square

Iconic Minsk Victory Square is both a famous tourist attraction in Belarus and a place of pilgrimage for Belarusians remembering those who died in the Great Patriotic War (World War 2).

Kurgan Slavy

Kurgan Slavy is the famous memorial to the Great Patriotic War erected on a place where one of the main battles for liberation of Belarus took place during the operation "Bagration".

Isle of Tears

n the bend of the river Svisloch a little humpbacked bridge leads to the "Island of courage and sorrow" which the citizens of Minsk call "Island of Tears." Here, on August 3, 1996 a monument to "Sons of the Motherland, who died beyond its borders" was opened (the authors of the monument: Y. Pavlov, N. Korolev, T.Koroleva-Pavlova, V. Laptsevich, G. Pavlov, O. Pavlov, D. Khomyakov ).

The National Library of Belarus

The National Library of Belarus, being at the head of the library system of the country, is the keeper of a powerful information resource. For more than 90 years it has been collecting the documentary heritage of the Belarusian people.

Belarusian State Circus

Since August 1996 the Belarusian State Circus is managed by Tatsiana Bondarchuk, Director and Art Director. In 1997 Minsk State Circus was renamed to Belarusian State Circus.

Minsk Dolphinarium «Nemo»

Minsk dolphinarium «Nemo» is not only native and cozy home for the most beloved marine animals, but also cultural and educational center, where anyone can touch the sacrament of communion with the wisest and most humane animal.

Minsk Zoo

Minsk Zoo is a unique museum of nature. Its collection boasts a variety of exotic animals, many of which are familiar since childhood. The natural pools, formed by the river Svisloch, are a year-round home for waterfowl. On the territory you are welcome to visit the two exhibitions, where you can pet goats and domestic pigs.

My Minsk Impressions

A trip to Minsk appeared to be quite enlightening for me. Even though I am a frequent traveler and try not to let the stereotype squeeze into my mind, there was something to discover for me. And something to apologize for.

Vulica Brasil

The colors of the Brazilian and the Belarusian cultures will be appeared on the buildings in Minsk - there's a festival of street art culture Vulica Brasil.

Aleksandrovsky Garden

This public garden is one of the most romantic places of the city situated near the Yanka Kupala National Academic Theater.

Victory Park

The park near Lake Komsomolskoye features the Isle of Birds wildlife reserve and beautiful illuminated fountains. People can take a walk along the shore of the lake, and those who prefer more active recreation can ride along the bikeway and swim in a usual or twin-hull boat.

Slavutiya Maystry

The gallery has a collection of gifts and souvenirs, which are created by folk artists and professional artists.

Want to watch a movie in English? Cinema and movie theatres in Minsk

Cinema - it's not only watching a movie, but a good rest, emotions and even knowledge.

Unobvious Attractions In Belarus For Those, Who Have Already Seen Everything!

If the usual tourist routes are boring to you, if you want something fresh and interesting, you can select some items from our guide.

Unknown Minsk

Not all Minsk residents know that there is a castle-prison in the heart of the capital, that Minsk has its own Stonehenge and lovely houses in the style of Gaudi.

Made in Belarus: Traditional Souvenirs

When tourists plan a journey, then think about the souvenirs that could be bring back from the trip. We've done the work for you: have compiled a list of the best Belarusian gifts.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Belarus

Belarus is as unknown as it is beautiful. Learn interesting facts about it.

Belarusian State Philharmonic

Belarusian State Philharmonic Society has begun its way in 30 years of the twentieth century, at first t even without its own building, in unsuitable conditions for rehearsals, deprived of the minimum of the acoustic, so necessary for the creation of new musical groups.

Prime Hall

«PRIME HALL» - a modern amphitheater, designed to make any event the central event in the city's nightlife.

Amazing Minsk

Especially for one of the Belarusian sites, photographer and designer Gustav Goodstuff chose his favorite photos of Minsk and helped to see another side of the city.

Central Fashion Market

Good ability to not only to enjoy shopping, but also gain a lot of new experiences and pleasant acquaintances.

KILLTODAY: The Leather I Live In. Interview with the founder of the successful Belarusian brand of accessories

KILLTODAY is ahead of many of its competitors. It was the brand that began to produce too brave for our society sword belts, it also arranged the first in Belarus photosession with plus-size models.

Maxim Bogdanovich’s Literary Museum

In 2016 Belarus celebrated the 125th anniversary of the birth of Maxim Bogdanovich, eminent Belarusian poet, journalist and literary critic. He is one of the brightest stars in the sky of Belarusian poetry.

The Minsk Height

Built anew after the war, the capital of Belarus is a city embracing its own unique brand of modernity. A metropolis of nearly 2 million, Minsk is where nostalgia of Stalinist buildings and Soviet parks meets contemporary art galleries, stylish bars and excellent local eateries.

Yanka Kupala State Literary Museum

Yanka Kupala (1882 — 1942) was a classic of Belarusian literature: a poet, playwright, translator, author of about 2,000 works that were translated into many foreign languages.

The House of Vankovich

Almost in the center of modern Minsk the modest private residence held out. Experts consider it to be the pearl of the architecture of the beginning of 19th century: as repeatedly researches confirmed, this house is constructed in strict conformity with the canons of classicism, according to the proportions of "golden section".