A Day in Minsk
The first mentioning about Minsk was in 1067. The city is permanently reconstructed thence all historical places are possible to be visited by you over a few days. Among the city particularities are the main Independent Avenue, run in distinctive style "neo-classical Stalinist Empire style". You might be faced by legends about unlucky sweethearts, secret treasures and miracles.
Having said so Minsk is a modern city. There is a 27 km long bikeway runs through Minsk. Also you will be occurred by welcoming coffees with national and international cousins. Historical and artistic museums, galleries, centers will touch your feelings. There are comfortable places which connect center with regions.
Minsk is a bit revolutionary city, there were several public peaceful demonstrations (Ploshca 2006,2010), thence belarusian citizens matter about political prisoners and death penalty that exist in Belarus.
Minsk is a capital of Belarus with population around 2 mil. of people.
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