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The Rite of Kupala
On one of the most mystical holidays of Kupala, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of local residents, numerous guests from other cities and villages come to the agro-town of Ananchitsy. As it should be according to custom, the villagers choose their Kupalinka-a beautiful, hardworking and cheerful girl. Towards nightfall, the villagers go to the river with...
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St. Valentine’s Church
A church was built in the center of Smolevichi in 2008, and the only monument to St. Nicholas in Belarus is installed in the square next to it. Valentine is the patron saint of lovers: with one hand he holds a staff, with the other he blesses the newlyweds, who traditionally leave locks on the...
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Roller ski track
The biathlon track with a length of 1 km with a shooting range for 10 installations, located in the forest park area of Kopyl, is never empty. In spring and summer, athletes of all ages train on roller skis, and in winter they are engaged in cross-country skiing. Classes with young biathletes are held on...
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Sanctuary of the Mother of God of Fatima
The church is named after the Fatima Apparitions of the Virgin Mary – a series of events in the Portuguese city of Fatima. According to the assurances of local children, they were repeatedly visited by a woman (later associated with the Virgin Mary) and transmitted messages with calls of a religious nature and prophecies. The...
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“Nesvizh Lozhkari”
The folk instrumental ensemble “Nesvizh Lozhkari” was created on the basis of the Nesvizh State College named after Yakub Kolas and consists exclusively of college students. Therefore, every year the composition of the ensemble members changes, undergraduates leave, they are replaced by college freshmen. Each number of spoons begins with jokes-jokes-instrumental works with fervent verbal...
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“Dukorsky maentak”
Maentak is translated from Belarusian as an estate or estate. The history of the estate begins in the XV century, and the period of its heyday fell on the XVIII-XIX centuries. The palace was eventually destroyed, until today only the wing and the entrance gate have been preserved. Thanks to a private initiative, the historical...
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“Pull the kolyada on the oak tree”
The rite of “Pulling a Kolyada on an oak tree” is listed in the State List of Historical and Cultural Heritage. Nina Klimovich, an enthusiast and keeper of the traditions of the rite, managed to record memories of Christmas celebrations and an outlandish rite from the old women – residents of the village of Noviny...
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House of the Noble Assembly
The building was built in the late 18th century in the classical style, its facade is decorated with four impressive columns and a massive pediment. It was built as a manor house, its first owner was a retired military man, a German by nationality, in the chronicles he is referred to as “pan V. S.”....
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Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve
Part of the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve – the only specially protected natural territory in Belarus-is located in the Borisovsky district. This is a unique natural complex, represented by an exceptional variety of different types of forests, meadows and swamps, a unique floodplain complex of the Berezina River, many large and small rivers, unique lakes. In...
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Alley of Lanterns
An alley of 24 lanterns is located in the city on Mira Avenue, the design of each of them is unique. The designs of lighting devices are complemented by sculptural compositions dedicated to local enterprises and organizations. Walking along the alley, you can see themed lanterns dedicated to machine builders, blacksmiths, bakers, representatives of many...
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