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Dubinsky jokes
The regional humor festival is held every two years and traditionally gathers dozens of humor groups and guests from all over the country. The hosts of the holiday are the collective of folk humor “Dubinsky fanabery”.
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Chapel-tomb of the Zavish family
The pyramid tomb of the Zavish family (the second half of the 19th century), is one of the most original monuments of Belarusian architecture. The stone tomb of the ancient and influential family of Zavisha was erected in 1800 by General Kazimir Zavisha. It consisted of two levels: the upper one was intended for prayers,...
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Spaso-Voznesenskaya Church
The church in honor of the Ascension of the Lord is located in the center of Kopyl. The church building was built in 1866 on the site of a wooden church that existed until that time, which was destroyed by fire. During its century-and-a-half history, the church has experienced the heyday of church life and...
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Chaim Soutine Space Museum in Smilovichi
In February 2008, an exhibition dedicated to one of the most famous artists of the Paris school, a native of Smilovichi Chaim Soutine, was opened in the Center for Creativity of Children and Youth. Soutine’s unique canvases adorn the best museums in America and Europe, they are purchased by collectors for tens of millions of...
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Sports and entertainment complex
The opening of the sports and entertainment complex is timed to the round date, the 50th anniversary of the city. The complex includes a 29x60m ice rink with bleachers for 1760 seats, a universal sports hall with bleachers, choreographic and gyms, a sauna with a swimming pool, a hammam, a cafe, a sports shop. The...
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Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral (Calvin collection)
One of the most striking and recognizable monuments of the defensive architecture of Belarus, the cathedral was built in 1577 by Jan Glebovich. The architecture of the cathedral combines the features of Gothic and Renaissance. Its powerful six-tiered tower with a hipped completion rises to a height of 35 meters. The austere interior with a...
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The rite of “Shchedrets”
The original traditions of the celebration of the Generous or Generous Evening have been preserved in many parts of Belarus, the ceremony is always held on the night of January 13-14 on the Old New Year. Mummers walk through the streets of the villages, the accordion sounds, and the locals are happy to meet unusual...
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Trostenets Memorial Complex
Trostenets is the largest place of mass destruction of people in the territory of Belarus during the years of the Nazi occupation. In terms of the number of victims, it ranks fourth after such notorious Nazi death camps in Europe as Auschwitz, Majdanek and Treblinka. The name “Trostenets” unites several places of mass destruction of...
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The embankment of the city pond
The embankment in the center of Columns is a favorite place of rest for citizens and guests of the district center. A large-scale reconstruction of the reservoir was carried out here, the territory adjacent to the water surface was landscaped, a decorative fountain was built. Small architectural forms, gazebos, playgrounds, pedestrian and bicycle paths, lighting...
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“Pavalyaki”
The authentic folk group “Pavalyaki” from the village of Obchin in the Lubansky district is included in the list of historical and cultural heritage of the Republic of Belarus. The team is more than 40 years old, and the oldest member of it celebrated its 85th anniversary. The ensemble’s repertoire includes calendar, family-ritual, lyrical, love,...
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