Victory Square

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Beautiful history retold using modern lenses

Level 11 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful and wonderful place, it looks perfect from any angle, and it's really cool to see it for the first time, especially during daylight and dark hours. The underpass allows you to get even closer to this monument and examine all the details, they are constantly cleaned in such places, so there are no problems with dirt and debris at all. There are also cafes, small establishments and shops nearby.

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Павел Максимов

Level 26 Local Expert

The landmark of Minsk is located in the city center. A place of remembrance and sorrow, a place for excursions, festivities. One of the main squares of Belarus . It is dedicated to the Victory in the Second World War, a beautiful Stella, next to the square there are residential buildings, well restored, built in the era of Stalin. I recommend visiting this square, it is well lit at night.

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Евгений Романов

Level 8 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful square. There is a ring memorial under the ground. Everything is dedicated to the Great Patriotic War and the victory in it. In the dark, the whole area is beautifully illuminated. I advise everyone to visit. The metro is within walking distance. The photo shows the view from my rented apartment

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Владимир Л.

Level 26 Local Expert

A beautiful square with a solemn monument. It resembles Vosstaniya Square in St. Petersburg. And further up, the avenue towards the Yakub Kolas metro station resembles Tverskaya Street in Moscow. A very clean city and beautiful facades of houses.

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WladArk

Level 29 Local Expert

Victory Square, dedicated to the memory of the fallen during the Great Patriotic War, is located in the very center of the capital of Belarus. The history of Victory Square in Minsk In plan, the square has a rectangular shape ending in a semicircle on one side, the center here is the Victory Monument, which closes the perspective of Zakharova Street and Independence Avenue. The ensemble of the square began to form even before the war, when in 1939 two semi-circular apartment buildings were built here. During the Great Patriotic War, the buildings were damaged during the Nazi air raids, and they were restored by 1948. Before the decision was made to erect a monument to the war heroes, a tram ran through the square, and later it was turned around. The famous granite obelisk was erected on the square in 1954, replacing the monument to Stalin. The idea belonged to architect Georgy Zaborsky and it originated back in 1942, at the moment when the architect was lying in the Ural hospital after being wounded during the defense of Stalingrad. The first sketches were made by him on bloodstained bandages. Until 1958, the square was called "Round", it really resembled a circle in shape, because of the two semicircular residential buildings that are now part of Independence Avenue. The square itself changed its shape in the mid–80s of the last century. At that time, it underwent redevelopment due to the construction of one of the subway lines. The obelisk, which stands almost 40 meters high in the center of the square, is crowned with a three-meter bronze Order of Victory. On its four sides there are high-reliefs "Glory to the fallen heroes" (by A. Bembel), "May 9, 1945" (by A. Glebov), "Partisans of Belarus" (by Z.Azgura) and "The Soviet Army during the Great Patriotic War" (S.Selikhanov). The obelisk itself is lined with gray granite. In July 1961, an Eternal Flame was lit at its foot. The torch was in the hands of Hero of the Soviet Union A.S. Burdeiny. Most likely, the idea of Eternal Flame would have been implemented earlier, but natural gas was able to be brought to Minsk only by 1960, when the Dashava—Minsk—Vilnius—Riga gas pipeline was completed. A few years ago, the gas pipeline leading to the Eternal Flame was reconstructed. Now the flame is controlled from the central control room of Mingaz, and the flame is ignited remotely. The sculptors placed a laurel–encrusted sword on the pedestal as a symbol of victory, and four bronze wreaths next to the monument. These wreaths are symbols of the four fronts that liberated Belarus from German troops - the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Belorussian and 1st Baltic. More than two decades later, in the summer of 1984, pedestals with the names of the hero cities engraved on them were placed around the monument. On the sides, Minsk Victory Square is bordered by symmetrical groups of buildings built by captured Germans, with huge letters forming the inscription: "The feat of the people is immortal!". The sculpture complex also has an underground part, where a gallery and a memorial hall were opened in 1984. The names of almost six hundred heroes of the Soviet Union who took part in the defense and liberation of Belarus were immortalized on bronze plates here. These plates frame those who frame the Hero's Star. A glass wreath, illuminated from the inside and resembling an eternal flame, occupied the center of the hall. This solution combined the above-ground and underground facilities into a single architectural ensemble. The authors of this project were architects Boris Larchenko, Boris Shkolnikov and Konstantin Vyazgin. I recommend you to visit!

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Ленусик

Level 30 Local Expert

We remember! We are proud!Let's not forget! We pass knowledge on to children. The feat of the people to live for centuries! Eternal memory, the city center, a landmark and a place of mourning.

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Дмитрий Зайцев

Level 15 Local Expert

The stunning monument dedicated to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War is one of the main symbols of Minsk. Under the monument there is a memorial hall with the names of the Heroes of the Soviet Union.

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татьяна Гаврилова

Level 6 Local Expert

The most solemn square in Minsk. Excellent architectural solution. Eternal flame and guard of honor on weekends. There is a metro station with the same name and a memorial hall under the square. Near the square there is a pretty museum of the First Congress of the RSDP and

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Дмитрий Н.

Level 8 Local Expert

The implementation of this monument was very interesting, there is a movement of cars around the monument, but once you go down into the underpass, you will find yourself in a place of eternal glory to the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War. After that, you can go up to the stella itself and the eternal flame, cars are running around, but near the flame it seems to be silence and silence.

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Оксана З.

Level 21 Local Expert

A large square with a stella in the center. There is a memorial underground. Nearby there are public transport stops, grocery stores, cafes. The embankment of the Svisloch river is within walking distance. The square is especially beautiful in the evening with lighting.

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алена барбара

Level 10 Local Expert

It is absolutely necessary to go down to the underpass under the square, which is also very interestingly decorated.

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Иван К.

Level 6 Local Expert

The heart of Belarus! Eternal flame, the memory of the heroic deed of our people, you can always feel the connection between the heroic past and the patriotic present here. The pride that you have to do with the great past. A beautiful place, near the embankment and a recreation park. I recommend it to everyone!

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Милана

Level 5 Local Expert

A very beautiful square, a landmark. There is a beautiful park and cafe nearby, and it's nice to walk there. It is convenient that there is a metro nearby. I highly recommend visiting this location.

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guguchka

Level 20 Local Expert

We can assume that this is the main square! The eternal flame is burning! Hero cities are located in a circle! It's very beautiful and symbolic. Access to the square is through underpasses from anywhere in the square. There is also an obelisk in the lower (underground) part. Be sure to visit!

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Денис Башин

Level 30 Local Expert

Victory Square in Minsk: a place of memory and heroic glory. In 1954, a granite obelisk was unveiled in the center of the square in honor of the liberation of the city from the Nazi occupiers. The monument, which was worked on by the largest Belarusian sculptors, was dedicated to the memory of people who gave their lives to save the Belarusian capital. There is a bronze Order of Victory at the top of the obelisk. Eternal memory to the heroes!!!

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Дарья Стребкова

Level 19 Local Expert

It is very beautiful here both in the afternoon and in the evening. The backlight turns on at night. If you go down into the passage under the square, you can see interesting installations.

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Александр Гришанов

Level 23 Local Expert

A lively square, clean and well maintained. The main attraction is the Victory Monument. The Victory Square station is located next to the monument. Also, from the square you can get to the main street, Independence Avenue, where beautiful historical buildings are located.

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Андрей Рыбин

Level 8 Local Expert

The attitude of the locals is amazing, just impeccable cleanliness, the memorial is kept in amazing condition. What can I say, even the underpass to the memorial is perfectly clean. Honestly, it's just impressive.

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Геля

Level 9 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful and worthy place of the city of Minsk. I marched and stood guard here. This square is located in the very center of the city and therefore it is very easy to reach it.

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Александр Парамонов

Level 28 Local Expert

It has become very beautiful and is located right on the road. And it looks great in the evening with the backlight.

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Ольга Федорова

Level 7 Local Expert

It's a nice, iconic place. Clean and tidy. Be sure to take the guests of the city there. It becomes obvious that we remember and honor the heroes.

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Анастасия Антипина

Level 8 Local Expert

The place above and below the ground is shrouded in memory and respect for the participants of the war.The monument, the eternal flame, in the gallery of passages underground there are many panoramas, paintings, photos, etc. on the theme of war.

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Дмитрий Иванов

Level 18 Local Expert

It's a good place. The first is for tourists to visit

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Оксана Ти

Level 14 Local Expert

We have been visiting this monument periodically with our son almost since his birth! He likes both the lower and upper levels, always looks at everything, notices any change of exposure!)) We do not go there only during the holidays because of the large crowd of people

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Ирина М.

Level 16 Local Expert

The main square of the city. Cleanliness, order, the Eternal Flame is burning. All the pillars are decorated with festive symbols. There is a glowing inscription on nearby houses. Near the metro station, underground passages.

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Иван Александров

Level 13 Local Expert

A must-visit. Stella and the Eternal Flame. Together with the curved facades of the buildings, the square forms a harmonious and majestic ensemble. Very similar to the Republic Square in Rome. Only there is a fountain with naiads in the center. In the underpass under the square there is a beautiful and strict composition of columns with illuminated colored glass and a illuminated wreath. He reminded me of the Crown of Thorns of Christ in Notre Dame Cathedral: there is also a kind of ring case with a dark ruby glow...

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Людмила Хиля

Level 30 Local Expert

The central square was built in 1933. There are administrative buildings on it , a shopping center and a four-story parking lot are located in the underground part . The exit of the Lenin Square metro station is located on the square.

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Wanja Zeroone

Level 12 Local Expert

The square in the center of Minsk is beautiful and clean. There is also an exhibition of paintings and information about the history of the Great Patriotic War in Belarus under the square itself - I recommend viewing it.

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390134 Евгения Бурмистрова

Level 9 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place. There is a lot of information about WWII soldiers in the passage near the monument. Minsk cares about cultural heritage.

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иван

Level 14 Local Expert

A place of remembrance and sorrow. Granite, bronze, gilding, the grandeur of architecture, Art Deco in its Soviet interpretation. One of the main squares of Belarus A complete architectural ensemble. The location of the Victory Day Parade.

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Наталья

Level 10 Local Expert

Beautiful view, good repair, clean , beautiful architecture.

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Елизавета Чугаевская

Level 7 Local Expert

A place worthy of our city. The majestic and beautiful Victory Monument inspires a thrill of the heart and great respect for the memory of the soldiers who gave their lives during the Great Patriotic War, so that we could live in peace and tranquility. I often come to the Eternal Flame, on memorable dates or when there is an opportunity. After the restoration work, the memorial hall under the square itself was transformed!

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Ольга Жукова

Level 25 Local Expert

A well-maintained square. It is felt that the memory of the dead is being honored in the country.

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шура шуркин

Level 11 Local Expert

A great place and beautiful and majestic and a memory! Take a look at the passage under the square. Well done Minsk residents have preserved the long-suffering memory of the war! And yes, you can eat there too.

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Екатерина Семерихина

Level 11 Local Expert

The main square of our city! A historic place! This is a monument to the soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War. It's great that such an excellent installation was made in the passage under the monument! Be sure to visit this place!

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Владимир Тукало

Level 19 Local Expert

Excellent architecture, a memorable place. Those who play in the World of Tanks - yes, the map is exactly like in reality (the scale is slightly changed).

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Дмитрий К.

Level 6 Local Expert

I was born, raised, and live here. It's a part of me. And a holy place for every Belarusian. We are proud of our ancestors. It is worth reading about the monument in the specialized literature. And just imagine that framed houses appeared before the war, along with the Opera House and the Academy of Sciences.

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Super Nova

Level 2 Local Expert

The best monument in Minsk, I always like to visit it, look at the eternal flame and take a picture of Stella, I am very proud that our ancestors made such a great memory of their victory.

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Татьяна MurTa

Level 21 Local Expert

A very beautiful square!The eternal flame and the inscription on the houses,,The feat of the people is immortal,,touch to the depths of the soul!Imbued with patriotism and pride.Nearby is a beautiful green square and houses in the style of the Stalinist Empire

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Наталья Гранчик

Level 12 Local Expert

A very beautiful place. The square around the square is very cozy and atmospheric!!!! A great place for hiking 🔥🔥🔥

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Дмитрий Молотков

Level 30 Local Expert

The memorial of the Great Patriotic War "Three Bayonets" is installed on the square, fountains, monuments, monuments to technology are located nearby. Alleys have been laid out, benches have been installed. A memorable place, I recommend you to visit.

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Алеха А

Level 18 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place. It touches the soul. Clean, solemn. In the underpass under the square there are changing frames and an exhibition of paintings about the war by Belarusian artists

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Татьяна Я.

Level 9 Local Expert

An amazing place! In general, there are many monuments in Belarus dedicated to the fight against fascists and the great victory in the war! It's nice that in this country they try not to forget about this terrible period in history!

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Анастасия Демидова

Level 20 Local Expert

You must visit the square, the park, and the museum. Interesting expositions, many documents, various interactive expositions, you need to know the history, you need to remember and honor the memory of those who led our homeland to victory over fascism!

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Андрей Рубель

Level 9 Local Expert

If you are collecting a collection of photos with sights and your personal presence there, then you need to go right now! But if you have an idea to come and see Victory Square, then I advise you to look for five more other sights of Minsk and combine it all in one trip. You can get to the square directly from the train station. 3 minutes on the subway and you are there. After a 10-minute tour, 5-6 photos and impressions, you can drink coffee or have a snack in nearby cafes or coffee shops, fortunately there are enough for everyone. But what to do next, decide for yourself, either it will be a shopping trip, or a search and visit other attractions of the city. In any case, it's better to go in the warmer months, unless of course you need photos with a winter landscape))

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SergTut

Level 11 Local Expert

An interesting place to see architecture. There is a subway right next to it. You can walk from the parks.

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Игорь -

Level 8 Local Expert

A very beautiful square that is worth visiting for tourists. There is an underground passage under the square itself, where there is a memorial wall and an installation of the eternal flame. The eternal flame itself burns at the very obelisk, which is guarded by a military patrol.

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Наталья Вертяева

Level 7 Local Expert

The warmest memories of Minsk! We lived near the Victory Square metro station. Clean, beautiful, large-scale!!! Historical memory is carefully preserved. I really want to come again

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Den123

Level 7 Local Expert

Beautiful kakras square near the metro

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