Avia Mall Nears Opening as Green Hypermarket Sign Appears in Minsk

At last, the residents of Minsk can see tangible signs of progress in the construction of the long-awaited Avia Mall shopping center. According to the message from the Telegram channel PROMIR.BY | Minsk World, a sign for the Green hypermarket has begun to be installed on the building's facade, which is the first serious visual confirmation of the impending opening.

The first major tenant confirmed

The appearance of the Green sign is a significant event for the project. The hypermarket will become one of the anchor tenants of the shopping center, which could positively impact the attraction of other major brands. This is exactly what the local residents have been waiting for – the arrival of a large grocery store in the area. “At last, something has started to happen. The installation of the Green sign is the first real step toward the opening,” commented one social media user.

Signs of activity at the site

According to sources close to the project, in recent weeks construction and finishing work at Avia Mall have noticeably intensified. In the evenings, the building’s lights are turned on more frequently, and the number of construction vehicles and workers has increased. “I live nearby and pass by every day. I can confirm that the activity has noticeably increased over the past month. The appearance of the Green sign is a good sign,” shared local resident Alexey.

Possible opening dates

Although an official representative of the developer has not yet announced a specific opening date for the shopping center, sources familiar with the situation suggest that the Green hypermarket could begin operations as early as the second quarter of 2025. The full opening of the shopping center will likely occur in phases. “The process of launching a large shopping center is usually divided into several stages. First, the anchor tenants open, then the remaining stores and entertainment areas are gradually added,” explains an expert in commercial real estate.

Experts: Green as a catalyst?

Retail market analysts believe that the addition of such a major player as Green could serve as a signal to other tenants. “A hypermarket often acts as an anchor that attracts brands and small businesses. If the developer has managed to secure an agreement with a major retailer, the process of filling the spaces will likely accelerate,” notes economist Dmitry Kovalev.

What awaits visitors?

According to information from the developer, the Green hypermarket will become one of the key tenants of “Avia Mall”, which is especially pleasing for local residents tired of the limited selection of nearby grocery stores. It is expected that, in addition to Green, the shopping center will also feature clothing stores, electronics shops, and leisure zones. However, the exact list of tenants has not yet been disclosed, which only fuels rumors about difficulties in attracting them. Some commentators on X and Telegram suggest that the delays are due to the departure of international brands from Belarus, forcing the developer to reorient towards local or lesser-known market players.

Public Reaction

The news of the installation of the Green sign sparked lively discussions on social media. Most commentators are optimistic, though they maintain a certain degree of skepticism. “Hopeful that this time things are serious. We were fed promises for too long,” writes a user with the nickname @Barsuk. “If Green does indeed open, it will be a huge plus for our neighborhood. Right now, we have to travel quite far for major purchases,” notes another commentator. Residents of the area continue to follow the developments, and the appearance of the Green hypermarket sign gives reason to hope that the many-year wait for the opening of Avia Mall is finally nearing its end.