| Minsk Мінск | |
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| Country | Belarus |
| Surface | 256 km² |
| Population | 1 782 500 |
| Area code | ( 375) 500 |
| Postal Code | 220001–220141 |
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Minsk (white. Мінск, Russian. Минск) - the capital and the largest city Belarus. It is located in the central part of the country, on the river Svisloch. The largest political and economic center of the country.
Characteristic
Minsk is one of the largest cities in Eastern Europe, the largest economic, cultural and scientific center of the country. It houses the secretariat of the Commonwealth of Independent States founded in 1999. In addition, there are also many other important objects (including scientific ones).
Formerly, Minsk was the royal city of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania of the First Polish Republic, and then the place of meetings of the land assemblies of the Minsk district, from the 16th century to the first half of the 18th century.
Drive
By plane
Hassle-free connection with LOT, BelAvia and AeroFlot airlines from Berlin, Riga, Moscow and Warsaw. The airport is approximately 40 km from the city center. There are taxis, regular buses, and you can also order a transfer.
By car
By rail
By bus
Communication
The city has a tram network, a developed trolleybus and bus network, and two metro lines with a total length of 35.5 km with 28 stations.
42 km east of the city is Minsk International Airport. It supports international flights to Austria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Great Britain and other countries. Air connections are served by, among others Belavia and the German carrier Lufthansa.
Worth seeing
Nearest neighborhood
work
Science
Shopping
Gastronomy
Parties
Accommodation
contact
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Minsk - ul. Z. Biaduli 1, 220034 Minsk - ambassador: Artur Michalski
Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Warsaw - ul. Wiertnicza 58, 02-952 Warsaw - ambassador: Aleksandr Averyanoov
Security
The threat of crime in Minsk, as well as in the whole of Belarus, is comparable to the situation in Poland.
Tourist information
Trip
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