Independence Avenue

Independence Avenue, the main avenue of Minsk, is a symbolic transportation artery of the Belarusian capital, running from the city center to the northeast. It stretches about 15 kilometers, making it one of the longest streets in Minsk and an important part of the city’s infrastructure. The avenue’s history began in 1801 when Zakharievskaya Street was laid out in place of the old city fortifications, named after Minsk’s governor, Zakhar Korenev. This street was the first route that... read more

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