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Khatyn Memorial Complex
In the spring of 1943, the village of Khatyn with all its inhabitants was destroyed by the Nazis. The same fate befell 628 Belarusian villages, about 200 of them were never restored. Khatyn has become a symbol of tragedy and sorrow for the people of Belarus. The memorial complex follows the layout of the former...
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Monument to Prince Boris
The monument, erected in 2002 in honor of the 900th anniversary of Borisov, has become the «visit-card» of the city. The city owes its appearance to Prince Boris Vseslavich of Polotsk, the son of the legendary Vseslav the Sorcerer. According to the chronicles, in 1102 Вoris founded the city at the confluence of the rivers...
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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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“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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Spring Kipachka
Near the village of Oreshkovichi there is a spring of Boiling water, which is a hydrological monument of nature. The spring comes out of the ground with a characteristic bubbling that resembles boiling, which is why it was called Boiling Water. There is a belief that if you drink from it before dawn and throw...
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Church of the Ascension of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Budslav
It was built in the XVIII century in the style of the Vilna Baroque with the use of separate parts of the stone church of the XVII century, once consecrated in honor of St. Barbara. An authentic wooden altar of the XVII century by Italian masters has been preserved here. But, first of all, the...
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Smolevichi Reservoir embankment
The embankment of the Smolevichi reservoir has become a favorite vacation spot for Smolevichi residents of all ages. Modern facilities are located here – playgrounds for workout, streetball, volleyball, skateboarding, tennis, park and beach areas are ennobled.
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The Logoysky spring in the name of St. Nicholas
The Logoysky spring in the name of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker has been known since ancient times and originates in the bottom of the hill, flowing out from under the ancient church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. People suffering from various diseases come to the spring, which is rich in minerals, especially it helps from...
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Monument to Anastasia Slutskaya
The monument to the legendary woman who led the defense of her native land from the invasion of the Tatars at the beginning of the XVI century is made of bronze and granite and was installed in 2016 for the 900th anniversary of Slutsk. The merits of Princess Anastasia and her husband, Prince Semyon Olelkovich,...
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Lyadensky Holy Annunciation Monastery
According to legend, the Mother of God, taking pity on the hard work and spiritless life of local residents, appeared to a peasant named Kirik and pointed out the place of construction of the Orthodox church, which was immediately built. At the beginning of the 18th century, the wife of the Minsk voivode Zavisha, Teresa...
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