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*******Foreward
Having been born in Minsk and living there for 14 years I never quite appreciated all the sights that much. I think it is only when you have people visiting you and you have to show them around, then you start to learn more about those places, that you've taken for granted. That or when you want to write a review.
********Minsk
First of all a little bit of background about Minsk. Minsk was founded in 1067. So it is a truly ancient city. The legend tells that a legendary prince Menesk, has founded the city after the bloody battle on River Nemiga. You would expect to see lots and lots of ancient ruins wouldn't you? Sorry to disappoint you but the whole of the city was rebuilt after the war. Not only it was bombed by Germans, but was also destroyed by Russians in the process of chasing Germans out.
On one of the main squares of Minsk there is a memorial with an eternal flame. A four sided obelisk reminds us of those who sacrificed their lives during Second World War. Every fourth Belarus died during the war. Each side of the obelisk symbolises different things: 1 symbolises war front, the other one defence, 3rd symbolises underground movements and finally the 4th one symbolises partisans (partisan is basically a civilian fighting on his own initiative, and in Belarus they were significant force against Germans. Usually Partisans were either too old or young to join the army, so they fought on their own) This obelisk with built in the victory Square on the 4th of July 1954 to commemorate 10 years of freedom from fascist occupation. The work on the obelisk actually started before the war had finished in 1942. It is 38 meters high and has a victory star embedded in the top (victory star is a medal for bravery). The victory star is made from precious metals rubies and brilliants. 4 circles of flowers are located around the square to symbolise 4 fronts
On the victory day May 9th there is always a parade of veterans and children who lay down the flowers in commemoration of the dead.
*****Today
Nowadays Victory square is a great place, located almost in the middle of the city. Gorky Park and river Svisloch are located just a 3 min walk away. On 1 of the corners of the square there is the best shop to buy bread, cakes and éclairs. There are a couple of traditional restaurants around. Victory square underground station has exits by the actual obelisk as well as ones closer to the park. Despite being so central it is relatively quiet around the Victory Square. It is the place to meet people and chill next to the river.
I hope you find this useful. If you are going to Minsk I am happy to answer any questions.
Pictures of Victory Square, Minsk
The Star of Victory
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