Route thread: Victory Square - Parish of the Church of the Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky in Minsk, Minsk Diocese of the Belarusian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate - Belarusian State Youth Theater - Minsk Margarine Factory OJSC - Alexander Gerasimenko Park - Sakharov International State Ecological Institute of the Belarusian State University - Minsk Gear Factory OJSC - Minsk State Engineering College - Minsk Tractor Plant - Museum and Industrial Center of Labor Glory of MTZ - MTZ Palace of Culture.
Length: 5.4 km
Duration: 1 hour.
The Republican Art Gallery of the Belarusian Union of Artists was opened in 1973 in Minsk. Until 1991, it was called the "Palace of Art".
The main activities of the gallery are the representation of modern art practices, the popularization of art and the formation of the cultural field of Belarus.
The Republican Art Gallery of the Belarusian Union of Artists is one of the largest art venues in Belarus, which hosts major exhibition projects.
The parish of the Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky is the only church in Minsk that has almost completely preserved its original appearance.
The temple was built in 1896-1898 by architect Viktor Struyev at the military cemetery, in memory of the soldiers who fell on the battlefields during the Russian-Turkish War of 1877-1878.
The Belarusian State Youth Theater has been on the Belarusian theatrical map for more than thirty years.
Over the years, the Youth Theater has earned the love of the public, the attention of the theater community, and received recognition for its achievements at the state level. In 2018, the staff of the Belarusian State Youth Theater was awarded the title "Honored Collective of the Republic of Belarus" for its significant contribution to the development of the Belarusian national culture.
There are more than a hundred performances in the creative history of the Youth Theater. The current repertoire includes almost forty productions of various genres: from classic sitcoms to plays interpreting masterpieces of world drama in the traditions of postmodern theater, dance performances, and performances for children.
Margarine Plant is one of the largest producers of fat and oil products in the Republic of Belarus. For more than 75 years, it has been producing high-quality products according to the best recipes using natural ingredients and raw materials from trusted suppliers. In 1951, the first pack of margarine was released. And a year later, the volume of margarine production amounted to 8,000 tons. The products of the Golden Drop trademark are the choice of a modern consumer who appreciates natural taste and high quality.
Alexander Gerasimenko Park is a cozy and picturesque corner of nature in the Partizansky district of Minsk, which has become a favorite vacation spot for both citizens and visitors of the city. The park is located along the Slepyanskaya water system and attracts visitors with well-maintained greenery and picturesque water landscapes.
Minsk Gear Factory Open Joint Stock Company is one of the largest gear manufacturing enterprises in the Republic of Belarus and the CIS countries. It is a part of MTZ – HOLDING. The main activity of the company is the complete process of manufacturing gears, starting from the receipt of rolled metal to the output of finished products.
The College carries out educational programs of secondary specialized and vocational education for machine-building enterprises, and is the leading institution of secondary specialized education in Minsk.
College graduates are sent to work in organizations in Minsk and the Republic of Belarus in accordance with their specialty or profession.
The modern MTZ Palace of Culture is the center of cultural life of the Minsk Tractor Plant. Every year, dozens of concerts by popular pop artists and amateur groups, cultural events dedicated to public holidays and significant dates take place on its stage.
Did you know that a few years ago the Minsk Tractor Plant was a closed area from prying eyes? And the fact that the territory of MTZ is a city within a city with its own avenues and streets? And the very first mass-produced wheeled tractor "Belarus" MTZ-2 is still on the move, if, of course, it is removed from the pedestal? And the famous "eighty two" is the most massive and longest–running tractor model in the world? Tourists who have visited the Minsk Tractor Plant with a guided tour know all this and more.
