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Belarus. Cities, industry and agriculture.

Belarus is situated in Eastern Europe, in the west of Commonwealth of the Independent States. It is a small, beautiful country with the heroic past and difficult present. There are many cities and towns in Belarus. Information has come down to us from ancient times not only about Minsk, but also Grodno, Gomel, Polatsk. Belarus has been the arena of many wars, invasions and aggressors and its cities also shared its fate. There are many young towns in Belarus. They sprang up quite recently, but they stand side by side with the old cities as if they had been there since ancient times.

Of course a lot can be said about Belarusian cities but I’ll limit my story to a few words about Minsk.

Minsk is a political, economic, cultural center of our country.

One of the most beautiful places in Minsk is Trinity suburb. The history of our capital begins precisely here. Minsk is an ancient city which is more than 900 years old. It was first mentioned in the chronicles in 1067. At first it was a small village with a small fortress located on a riverside of the Svisloch. The name of the city is believed to come from the name of the river Menka. According to other versions, the name derives the word “Mena” as in ancient times there used to be a barter market on the right bank of the river Svisloch.

Minsk was destroyed many times, but the inhabitants restored the city, which every time was becoming more and more beautiful.

Minsk is a hero-city. It was honored with the title in 1974 for people’s courage and heroism during the great patriotic war.

The most profitable enterprises are concentrated here, the most important and significant events of cultural life take place here, the representations of large political organizations and associations are here too.

Minsk is also a large educational center. There are leading higher educational institutions of our republic in Minsk. The Academy of Sciences and many research institutes are located there too.

As in Minsk both Catholics and Orthodox believers live there are many Catholic and Orthodox churches, which are not only religious centers, but also architectural embellishment of our capital.

Now Minsk is a large and beautiful city with the population more than 2 million. There are all conditions for work and valuable rest. If you want to have a rest from urban noise, you should go to the Botanical Garden or to any park. In Minsk there are also 9 professional theaters, a circus and more than 20 cinemas. Some new theaters, for example the Satire and Humor Khristophore Theatre, the Movie Actor Theatre-Studio were recently inaugurated. It is possible to get acquainted with history of our capital in the Museum of regional ethnography. Numerous exhibitions dedicated to technical progress, art and etceteras are organized in Minsk.

Nowadays Belarus is a country of developed industry. Minsk is the major industrial center of Belarus. Belarusian biggest enterprises produce tractors and lorries, refrigerators and TV sets, watches and bicycles. It exports potassium salt, tractors, electronic equipment and products of light industry. Our tractors and other articles enjoy a high reputation in our country and abroad.

Today in Belarus a few million areas of land have been reclaimed and are used for arable farming. The chief crops are potatoes, flax, grain, rue and various fodder grasses. Agriculture specializes in milk and meat production.

Welcome to our country, you will have a good rest, you will really enjoy the nature beauty and will meet interesting people!