Komsomolskaya Street

Komsomolskaya Street in Minsk is an important historical site that attracts both tourists and locals. Stretching from Nemiga Street to Kirov Street, it spans only 790 meters in the Central District of the capital. The street has been known since the 16th century, then it was called Felician Street, named after the chapel where the relics of Saint Felician were kept. Later, in the 19th century, the street was improved, straightened, and renamed Bogadelna Street due to the almshouse located there. The modern name "Komsomolskaya" was given in 1922, reflecting the Soviet era and the youth movement of the Komsomol. Komsomolskaya Street has preserved its unique 19th-century architecture, especially on the odd-numbered side of the street. These buildings are recognized as cultural and historical landmarks. Walking along the pedestrian section of the street is a popular activity, especially on summer evenings when street musicians often play, and outdoor exhibitions are held. A distinctive feature of the street is the four-sided city chronometer installed in 2018, as well as the monument to Felix Dzerzhinsky located near the intersection with Independence Avenue. Komsomolskaya is also famous for its courtyards—one of them, the Red Courtyard (11 Komsomolskaya Street), is the only courtyard-well that has survived in Minsk to this day.