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District of Minsk
Minsk City - Belarus

Kurapaty

Kurapaty is a wooded area on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus, in which a vast number of people were executed between 1937 and 1941 by the Soviet secret police, the NKVD. The exact count of victims is uncertain, NKVD archives are classified in Belarus.

Located at 53.9655, 27.6113 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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1937 in the Soviet Union, 1939 in the Soviet Union, 1941 in the Soviet Union, Forests of Belarus, Mass graves, Massacres in Belarus, Massacres in the Soviet Union, Geography of Minsk, Parks in Minsk, History of Minsk, NKVD, Political repression in the Soviet Union, Politics of Belarus

BELOMO

BelOMO or Belorusskoe Optiko-Mechanichesckoye Obyedinenie (Belarus Optical & Mechanical Enterprise) was founded in Minsk in 1971 in Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union, now Belarus. The main plant of this enterprise is the Minskiy Mechanichesckiy Zavod imeni S.I. Vavilova (Minsk Mechanical Works named by S.I. Vavilov), founded in 1957. At first, BelOMO made photographic equipment and lens-making machinery for state use. It now manufactures military and consumer optical products.

Located at 53.9169, 27.6214 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Manufacturing companies of the Soviet Union, Photography in the Soviet Union, Organisations based in Minsk, Economy of Minsk

Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics

The Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics, also known as BSUIR (Belarusian: Беларускі дзяржаўны ўніверсітэт інфарматыкі і радыёэлектронікі), is a scientific and educational center in Minsk, Belarus (the nation's capital. BSUIR was founded on March 15, 1964, and plays a leading role in preparing its students in the fields of computer science, radioelectronics and telecommunications in Belarus. Over 50,000 engineers and 1,000 Ph.D. and Sc.D.

Located at 53.9178, 27.5947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities and institutes established in the Soviet Union, Universities in Minsk, Educational institutions established in 1964, 1964 establishments in the Soviet Union, Science and technology in Belarus

Minsk Tractor Works

Minsk Tractor Works may refer to two entities: a plant in Minsk, Belarus and a plant association in Belarus. Minsk Tractor Works is a major industrial enterprise in Minsk, Belarus. It is a part of the association "Производственное объединение 'Минский тракторный завод'" (ПО "МТЗ", PO MTZ), or Industrial Association "Minsk Tractor Works".

Located at 53.8906, 27.6178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Industrial buildings completed in 1946, Tractor manufacturers of Belarus, Buildings and structures in Minsk, Organisations based in Minsk, Economy of Minsk, Buildings and structures built in the Soviet Union, Agriculture companies of the Soviet Union

Belarusfilm

Belarusfilm is the main film studio of Belarus. Founded in 1928 as the Soviet Belarus studio (Савецкая Беларусь) in Leningrad, the studio was moved to Minsk in 1939. Film production was interrupted by the war, and restarted in 1946, when the studio assumed its current name. In Soviet times, the studio was dubbed Partizanfilm, due to the large output of films portraying the Soviet partisan's struggle against Nazi occupation. The studio was however also renowned for its children's films.

Located at 53.9275, 27.6297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Film studios, Animation studios, Cinema of Belarus, Minsk culture, History of Minsk, 1928 establishments in the Soviet Union, Film production companies of the Soviet Union, Soviet animation, Companies established in 1928

Children's Railroad (Minsk)

|} K. S. Zaslonov Children's Railroad in Minsk (Belarusian: Дзiцячая чыгунка; Russian: Минская детская железная дорога имени К. С. Заслонова is a narrow gauge railroad loop passing through the Chelyuskinites Park in Minsk, Belarus.

Located at 53.926, 27.6217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Amusement rides introduced in 1955, Transport in Minsk, Rail transport in Belarus, Children's railways, Buildings and structures built in the Soviet Union, Rail transport in the Soviet Union

National Academy of Sciences of Belarus

The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) is the national academy of Belarus.

Located at 53.9217, 27.5983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Science and technology in Belarus, National academies of sciences, Soviet culture, USSR Academy of Sciences, 1929 establishments in the Soviet Union

Traktar Stadium

The Traktar Stadium, formerly known as Stadium of the VSS Red Banner (Russian: Стадион ДСО «Красное знамя»), is the second largest multi-purpose stadium in Belarus. It was built as part of the citywide plan to create sport complex areas in every new suburb of Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic capital and to accommodate rapidly growing Minsk population (from 1960 to 1980 Minsk population grew from 500,000 to 1,500,000 people).

Located at 53.8817, 27.6172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sports venues built in the Soviet Union, Football venues in Belarus, FC MTZ-RIPO, Sport in Minsk, Buildings and structures in Minsk, Multi-purpose stadiums in Belarus

Minsk Automobile Plant

Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ, Russian: Открытое Акционерное Общество «Минский автомобильный завод», Open JSC "Minsky Avtomobilny Zavod") is a state-run automotive manufacturer association in Belarus, one of the largest in Eastern Europe.

Located at 53.8622, 27.6542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Motor vehicle manufacturers of Belarus, Motor vehicle manufacturers of the Soviet Union, Defence companies of the Soviet Union, Organisations based in Minsk, Economy of Minsk, Truck manufacturers, Bus manufacturers, Trolleybus manufacturers

National Library of Belarus

The National Library of Belarus (Belarusian: Нацыянальная бібліятэка Беларусі, Russian: Национальная библиотека Беларуси), founded on 15 September 1922, is a copyright library of the Republic of Belarus. It houses the largest collection of Belarusian printed materials and the third largest collection of books in Russian behind the Russian State Library (Moscow) and the Russian National Library (St Petersburg). It is now located in a new 72-metre (236 feet) high building in Minsk, Belarus.

Located at 53.9314, 27.6458 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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1922 establishments in Belarus, Library buildings completed in 2006, Buildings and structures in Belarus, National libraries, Libraries in Belarus, Libraries established in 1922

Chelyuskinites Park

Chelyuskinites Park is an urban forest park in Minsk, Belarus. The park's area is 78 hectares. The park contains an amusement park. Other attractions include a Children's Railroad, operated exclusively by teenagers, and a cinema Raduga. There is a Minsk Metro station "Park Chalyuskintsau" next to the park. The park is adjacent to the Minsk Botanical Garden. The park was established during 1928-1932 as Kamaroúski Park and was renamed in 1934 for the crew of the SS Chelyuskin.

Located at 53.9217, 27.6164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Parks in Minsk, Urban public parks, Amusement parks in Belarus

Borisovsky Trakt (Minsk Metro)

Borisovsky Trakt is a Minsk Metro station on the Moskovskaya Line. Opened on November 7, 2007 the station's name is derived from the Borisov Highway which leads to a city that is northeast of Minsk. The station will be a standard single level pillar-bispan with hi-tech aestatic design of white and red colours. Station exits will lead to the Belarusian National Technical University and East (Moskovskoye) cemetery.

Located at 53.9392, 27.6672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Minsk Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 2007

Uruchcha (Minsk Metro)

Uruchcha is a Minsk Metro station, that is the terminus of the Moskovskaya Line. Opened on November 7, 2007 it is the first station outside the Minsk Automobile Ring Road. The station is of shallow depth, in a pillar by-span design. As with all the recently built metro stations in Minsk, it has provisions for the disabled.

Located at 53.9458, 27.6897 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Minsk Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 2007

Uschod (Minsk Metro)

Uschod is a Minsk Metro station. Opened on December 30, 1986. The station's name not only implies its geographical location, as it was the easternmost station of Minsk metro for more than 20 years, but also its connotation with the Vostok space programme that ultimately led to the first manned spaceflight. The station's architectural ensemble (Ye. Leonovich, V. Matelsky) is based on the latter, and consists of a single vault shape with suspended canopy that forms a single element.

Located at 53.9344, 27.6508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Minsk Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1986

Tarpeda Stadium

Torpedo Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Minsk, Belarus. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was the home ground of Torpedo Minsk. The stadium holds 5,200 people, 4,820 (seats).

Located at 53.8699, 27.6581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Football venues in Belarus, Buildings and structures in Minsk, Sport in Minsk

Minsk Zoo

Minsk Zoo is located in a southeast part of Minsk near Svislach River.

Located at 53.8506, 27.6347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Minsk, Visitor attractions in Minsk, Zoos in Belarus

Akademiya Nauk (Minsk Metro)

Akademiya Nauk or Akademiya Navyk is a station on the Minsk Metro's Moskovskaya Line. Named after the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, which is located nearby, the station was opened along the first stage of the metro on 30 June 1984. Designed by architects A. Zenzin and M. Pirogov, the station is a typical pillar-trispan consisting of two rows of concrete pillars, which are reveted with grey marble, and punctuated by stainless steel insets.

Located at 53.9217, 27.5972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Minsk Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1984

Kolodischi TV Mast

The Kolodischi TV Mast is a 350-metre tall guyed TV mast situated at Kolodischi, east of Minsk in Belarus. It is among the tallest towers in Belarus.

Located at 53.9553, 27.7897 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Towers in Belarus, Communications in Belarus, Radio masts, Towers completed in 1970

Chizhovka-Arena

Chyzhouka-Arena is a multi-use indoor arena in Minsk, Belarus that will start construction in July 2009. It will be used mostly for concerts, ice hockey and other indoor sporting events. The arena will have a capacity of ~8,500 people. It is listed as one of two main venues for the 2014 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships. The project of Chizhovka-Arena was changed several times. The final project was approved at July, 2010. Chizhovka-Arena is not built yet.

Located at 53.8486, 27.629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Proposed indoor arenas, Indoor arenas in Belarus

Moskovskaya (Minsk Metro)

Moskovskaya is a Minsk Metro station. Opened on June 24, 1984. Station entrance is located near Chelyuskinites Park and close to the Children's Railroad.

Located at 53.9279, 27.6278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Minsk Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1984

Park Chelyuskintsev (Minsk Metro)

Moskovskaya (Russian: Парк Челюскинцев; Belarusian: Парк Чалюскінцаў, Park Čaluskincaŭ "Chelyuskinites' Park") is a Minsk Metro station. Opened on June 30, 1984. Station entrance is located near Chelyuskinites Park and close to the Children's Railroad.

Located at 53.9242, 27.6132 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Minsk Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1984

Traktornyi Zavod (Minsk Metro)

Traktornyi Zavod is a Minsk Metro station. Opened on 31 December 1990.

Located at 53.8898, 27.6151 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Minsk Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1990

Patizanskaya (Minsk Metro)

Partizanskaya is a Minsk Metro station. Opened on 7 November 1997.

Located at 53.8746, 27.6301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Minsk Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1997

Mogilevskaya (Minsk Metro)

Mogilevskaya is a Minsk Metro station. Opened on 5 September 2001.

Located at 53.862, 27.6743 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Minsk Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 2001

Avtozavodskaya (Minsk Metro)

Avtozavodskaya is a Minsk Metro station. Opened on 7 November 1997.

Located at 53.869, 27.6486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Minsk Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1997