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==Minsk-National capital, Belarus==
==Minsk-National capital, Belarus==
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''A statue of Francysk Skaryna, an early Belarusian printer, standing in front of the the National Library of Belarus in Minsk, Belarus.<br>


'''Minsk,''' city, capital of Belarus, and administrative centre of Minsk oblast (region). The city lies along the Svisloch River. First mentioned in 1067, it became the seat of a principality in 1101. Minsk passed to Lithuania in the 14th century and later to Poland and was regained by Russia in the Second Partition of Poland, in 1793. The city has suffered many disasters, including frequent destruction by fire, sacking by the Crimean Tatars in 1505, occupation and damage by French troops in 1812, German occupation in 1918, Polish occupation in 1919–20, and almost total destruction in World War II, especially during the Soviet advance in 1944. Nevertheless, Minsk steadily increased in importance, first as a provincial centre after 1793 and later as an industrial centre after the building of the Moscow-Warsaw and Liepaja-Romny railways through Minsk in the 1870s. In 1919 it became the capital of the Belorussian republic.
'''Minsk,''' city, capital of Belarus, and administrative centre of Minsk oblast (region). The city lies along the Svisloch River. First mentioned in 1067, it became the seat of a principality in 1101. Minsk passed to Lithuania in the 14th century and later to Poland and was regained by Russia in the Second Partition of Poland, in 1793. The city has suffered many disasters, including frequent destruction by fire, sacking by the Crimean Tatars in 1505, occupation and damage by French troops in 1812, German occupation in 1918, Polish occupation in 1919–20, and almost total destruction in World War II, especially during the Soviet advance in 1944. Nevertheless, Minsk steadily increased in importance, first as a provincial centre after 1793 and later as an industrial centre after the building of the Moscow-Warsaw and Liepaja-Romny railways through Minsk in the 1870s. In 1919 it became the capital of the Belorussian republic.
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Minsk is the major industrial centre of Belarus. The economy is based on machine building, particularly the manufacture of trucks and tractors. Other products include electric motors, bearings, machine tools, radio and television equipment, refrigerators, watches, textiles, and foodstuffs. The city is also a major educational, cultural, and printing centre, with the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, a university founded in 1921, and numerous other institutions of higher education. In 2006 the National Library of Belarus expanded to a visually striking diamond-shaped building that quickly became one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. Minsk has a music conservatory, a palace of winter sports, and a number of theatres, including the Belarus State Theatre of Opera and Ballet. Pop. (2014 est.) 1,921,807.
Minsk is the major industrial centre of Belarus. The economy is based on machine building, particularly the manufacture of trucks and tractors. Other products include electric motors, bearings, machine tools, radio and television equipment, refrigerators, watches, textiles, and foodstuffs. The city is also a major educational, cultural, and printing centre, with the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, a university founded in 1921, and numerous other institutions of higher education. In 2006 the National Library of Belarus expanded to a visually striking diamond-shaped building that quickly became one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. Minsk has a music conservatory, a palace of winter sports, and a number of theatres, including the Belarus State Theatre of Opera and Ballet. Pop. (2014 est.) 1,921,807.
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''Minsk city gate<br>
Passenger’s service transportation or international taxi can be very actual, when guests from abroad are going to visit Minsk or already arrived in the city. Minsk is not just a capital of Belarus, but a large and developed city, which is situated at the crossing of the main transport routes. Minsk is connected with the other largest cities of Belarus like Mogilev, Homel, Brest, Vitebsk, Hrodna, Slutsk, Orsha, Maladzyechna. At our web site you can order a transfer to Belarus or to any city you would like to visit in our country.
Minsk as the capital of Belarus and as the largest city of the country has a very rich history. Being founded in 1067 and located on he Svislach and Nyamiha rivers it represent by itself a real historical heritage. Nowadays among the most beloved and famous sights are Victory Square, which is situated in the center of Minsk, the Granite Monument of Victory, devoted to the Day of Victory, which is usually celebrated May 9 and personifies victory after the Great Patriotic War and World War 2.
One more famous sight which can be mentioned in Minsk is the Independence Square which located in the centre of Minsk. The history of this square is also connected with war events in past, but today here you can see a lot of modern buildings, including the Government house, Minsk Hotel, Central Post Office, Church of Saints Simon and Helena, the main Universities and many other sights. You can visit any of these place by ordering our taxi services.
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''«Trinity Suburb»<br>
Another historical place which can be offered for our guests is the Trinity Hill. It is the most ancient area of Minsk and its name comes several churches and monasteries, which were built nearby. After the wars these churches were ruined but today here are located many cafes, shops, bars and other places of entertainment. In Minsk can be also visited such places like the National Opera and Ballet Theatre, the National Library of Belarus, the «Island of Tears» and many others.
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''Mir Castle Complex<br>
If you are planning to travel in the other cities of Belarus, we can recommend you an excursion to the Mirsky Castle Complex. It is situated in a small town Mir in the district of Hrodna. This castle was the mansion of rich owners till 1939, but later became an architectural monument, which consists in the list of World Heritage objects.
Any of these historical places and sights can be visited with the help of our company. If you arrive in Belarus for business and will have free time, or just for vacation our services are at your disposal. You can order transportation services of inter-city taxi at any destination or place you need to visit. Besides, we can meet you at the airport Minsk-2 or at the railway station, bring you to the necessary point of destination and take you back at the hotel or airport. Contact us for discussing the required route of your travelling!
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''Panorama:Nationa Library<br>

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