Minsk is the capital city of Belarus, and it is even the administrative center.
This beautiful city lies on the bank of the Svisloch River.
This city has been a part of world history since 1067.
However, Minsk has a troublesome history of its own.
It is now part of Belarus, but this was not the case from the very beginning.
Minsk was passed to Lithuania in the 14th century by Russia, and later Poland gained power over it.
However, in the year 1793, Russia once again reclaimed Minsk from Poland in the Second Partition of Poland.
Since the beginning of the formation of this city, it has faced many disasters.
It was first ravaged by fire in 1505.
Then, two centuries later, Minsk was again damaged by French troops.
But these were nothing compared to the destruction that was caused during the Second World War.
But by now, if you think that Minsk was only a destruction center, then you are wrong here.
This Belarusian city has been steadily growing in significance.
It first became the provincial center in 1793 and later the industrial center in the 1870s. Finally, in 1919, it became the capital of the Belorussian Republic.
The dark days of Minsk were during the Second World War, when a large Jewish community was systematically massacred. The city was completely demolished during this time, but destruction did not stop Minsk from growing. The locals of Minsk still state that it is a Phoenix city, as it has always arisen from ashes.
It was during this time that Minsk flourished in all aspects, both in terms of infrastructure and inhabitants.
To the present day, Minsk is the industrial center of Belarus.
The economy of the country is based on machine buildings and the manufacturing of tractors and trucks.
The industries even manufacture electronic motors, refrigerators, machine tools, radios, and television equipment as well.
On the other hand, this city is the educational, printing, and cultural center of Belarus. The most important center of education and culture in Minsk is the National Academy of Science in Belarus. It is a university that was founded in 1912.
Moreover, it is one of the most popular cultural attractions visited by tourists.
Some of the other cultural and educational attractions for the tourist are the National Museum of Culture and History, National Academic Bolshoi Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus, State Musical Comedy Theatre and State Theatre of Dolls.
Moreover, while you are in Minsk, visit the other interesting historical and architectural monuments in the city such as the Victory Square, Independence Avenue, National Library, and Orthodox as well as Catholic Churches.
