Minsk is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Of course, now its appearance is modern, this is due to the fact that it has been almost completely destroyed and restored again more than ten times. This picturesque city, despite its small size, has a rather complicated zoning scheme. Most likely, this is the result of constant changes and historical changes. Minsk became more numerous every year, its legal status and geographical location of the center often changed.
Minsk - an ancient shopping center
Some sources claim that the city is almost a thousand years old, and its name is due to the intersection of trade routes on this territory. So he got his name: from the word "barter", that is, change, exchange. Archaeologists confirm the fact that earlier there were probably two settlements, or hillforts, which were famous for their prosperous trading industry. Watching the noisy Minsk today, it’s hard to believe that only a couple of millennia ago there were quiet pastures on which livestock grazed peacefully.
Today, the city does not recognize. The bustling life of a bustling capital city is completely different from the old days. It is believed that the main historical areas of the city are: Sukharevo, Vesnyanka, Uruchye, Chizhovka, Green meadow and Shabany. This state of things radically changed in the twentieth century, when the area of the capital increased significantly and the need arose to artificially divide the city into administrative sections. Fortunately, some areas of Minsk have retained their ancient historical names.
Frunze district and his life
Each administrative district has its own unique and fascinating history. Perhaps the story is worth starting with the largest. Frunze district (Minsk) is considered by many to be the leading and most successful in the city. Most residents are attracted by a huge number of jobs and city-forming enterprises, which are located on its vast area. But this is not strictly the business part of the city, residential areas occupy about fifty percent of the territory.
More than four hundred and fifty people live there - this is the highest indicator of the number of inhabitants in the city. Recently, a high increase in young families has been noticed. Unfortunately, building territories are not as easy to find as it seems at first glance. Therefore, there was a great need for free sites for construction. The problem of overpopulation for large cities is already becoming the usual norm and densely populated areas of Minsk are no exception.
Sights of Pervomaisky district
The next district is unique from an architectural point of view. It is located among the picturesque massifs of the park and the Botanical Garden. Yes, this is the Pervomaisky district of Minsk. The most outstanding building on its territory is the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Belarus. One of the buildings of the National Belarusian Technical University was designed in the form of a ship.
There really is something to see. Skilled architects tried to make the building attract not only with intellectual values, but also with a shocking appearance. It is noteworthy that this part of the city has its own custom-made emblem.
Moscow district with its infrastructure
The Moscow district of Minsk is called the youngest in the capital. However, this did not affect the number of attractions, nor their historical value. It is located in the southwestern part of Minsk. It is through it that the famous railway called Minsk - Brest passes. The young district continues to acquire new buildings and residential buildings. It is decorated with many attractions that will be of interest not only to tourists, but also to other residents of the capital.
Zavodskoy district: culture and industry
No less interesting is the factory district of Minsk. Located in the southeastern part of the city, it is ideal for the industrial sector. And this is not surprising, because industry is the main area of activity of the region. On its territory there are several dozen large industrial enterprises. Among them: "Minskzhelezobeton", "Minskpromstroy", "Minskdrev" and many others. The city is proud of the research and design organizations of the district.
Education in this part of the city is also not in last place. Today, there are many educational institutions aimed at graduating qualified specialists for various fields of activity. Cultural monuments, which many areas of Minsk boast, are available here. Among them there is a granite monument to Lenin and many other historical figures.
The districts of Minsk, as well as the city as a whole, are a good example of cleanliness, tidiness and well-developed infrastructure. Every tourist should visit this historic and unshakable city at least once. Its sights will not leave indifferent even the most demanding travelers.