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Minsk is the capital and largest city in Belarus, situated on the Svislach and Niamiha rivers. Minsk is also a headquarters of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). As the national capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus; it is also the administrative centre of Minsk Region (voblast) and Minsk raion (district). It has a population of 1,836,808 inhabitants.
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| The earliest historic references to Minsk date to the 11th century (1067), when it was noted as a provincial city within the principality of Polotsk. |
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| The settlement developed on the rivers. In 1242, Minsk became a part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It received town privileges in 1499. |
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| Almost completely rebuilt after destructive WWII, nowadays it has wide streets, large parks, beautiful architecture nice bars and restaurants. Minsk offers almost everything you need from a modern city, whether you came on business or enjoy weekend. Nowadays it has a resident population of 1'828 thousand (as of 14.10.2009). It occupies an area of 255.8 km2. Administratively, it is subdivided into 9 urban districts. |
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During city tour you will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the most famous places of interest in Minsk. Excursion takes 2.5-3 hours (car and walking). Sights: Victory Square, Independence Square, St. Helen & St. Simon Catholic Church, Troitskoye Predmestiye (Trinity Suburb), Upper town, Railway station, Independence Av, Pobediteley Av, etc.
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