Andrei Halias

In Minsk, a unique equestrian monument to Saint Prince Alexander Nevsky has been installed, standing 11 meters tall and weighing about 4 tons. The monument is located at the intersection of Novovilenskaya Street and Starovilensky Trakt, near the Embassy of the Russian Federation. Alexander Nevsky is depicted riding a horse, holding a banner in his right hand.

The pedestal is adorned with three bas-reliefs that depict key moments from the prince’s life. The first bas-relief is dedicated to his blessing for marriage to Princess Alexandra of Polotsk in Vitebsk in 1239. The second illustrates a scene from the Battle of the Neva in 1240, with his loyal companion Yakov Polochanin standing by his side. The third bas-relief depicts a meeting with papal legates, who unsuccessfully tried to persuade the prince to convert to Catholicism.

The idea for the monument came from the Belarusian Orthodox Church and was supported by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko. According to Artem Tsuran, Deputy Chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee, the monument symbolizes respect for the historical ties between Belarus and Russia, reminding us of how these nations jointly defended their lands and built their statehood.

The project began in 2022 and was the result of close cooperation between the Belarusian Orthodox Church, the Minsk City Executive Committee, and the Embassy of the Russian Federation. At the opening ceremony, Russian Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov noted that this monument is a symbol of centuries-old friendship and brotherhood between the two nations.

Alexander Nevsky, canonized in the 16th century, was not only a great military leader and statesman but also a deeply devout man who dedicated his life to serving the people and defending their interests. His close connection with Polotsk, his victory at the Battle of the Neva, and his marriage to Alexandra of Polotsk make him an important figure in the history of Belarus and Russia.

Today, the monument to Alexander Nevsky in Minsk has become an important cultural and spiritual symbol, highlighting the shared historical roots, traditions, and values that unite the two nations.

在明斯克竖立了一座独特的骑马圣王子亚历山大·涅夫斯基纪念碑，高11米，重约4吨。该纪念碑位于新维伦斯卡亚街和旧维伦斯基大街交汇处，靠近俄罗斯联邦大使馆。亚历山大·涅夫斯基被描绘为骑在马上，右手持旗帜。

底座装饰有三个浮雕，展示了王子生平中的关键时刻。第一个浮雕描述了1239年他在维捷布斯克接受祝福，与波洛茨克公主亚历山德拉·布里亚切斯拉夫娜结婚的场景。第二个浮雕展示了1240年涅瓦河战役的场景，忠诚的战友雅科夫·波洛察宁站在他身旁。第三个浮雕描绘了与教皇特使的会面，后者未能成功劝说王子皈依天主教。

竖立纪念碑的想法来自白俄罗斯东正教会，并得到了白俄罗斯总统亚历山大·卢卡申科的支持。根据明斯克市执行委员会副主席阿尔乔姆·楚兰的说法，纪念碑象征着对白俄罗斯与俄罗斯历史联系的尊重，提醒我们这两个民族如何共同保卫自己的土地并建立国家。

该项目始于2022年，是白俄罗斯东正教会、明斯克市执行委员会和俄罗斯联邦大使馆紧密合作的结果。在揭幕仪式上，俄罗斯驻白俄罗斯大使鲍里斯·格里兹洛夫指出，这座纪念碑象征着两国人民数百年的友谊和兄弟情谊。

亚历山大·涅夫斯基于16世纪被封圣，不仅是伟大的军事领袖和政治家，还是一位虔诚的信徒，毕生致力于为人民服务并捍卫他们的利益。他与波洛茨克的紧密联系、在涅瓦河战役中的胜利以及与亚历山德拉·布里亚切斯拉夫娜的婚姻使他成为白俄罗斯和俄罗斯历史上的重要人物。

今天，明斯克的亚历山大·涅夫斯基纪念碑已成为一个重要的文化和精神象征，突显了将两个民族联系在一起的共同历史根源、传统和价值观。