Minsk Fountains to Open on April 25, 2025 – Tradition, Upgrades & History

Residents and guests of Minsk will soon be able to enjoy the beauty and coolness of the city’s fountains. According to Alexander Ermolovich, the CEO of “Minskzelenstroy”, the launch of the fountains in the capital is scheduled for April 25, 2025. He mentioned this at a meeting of the working group on city beautification, as reported by the “Minsk-News” agency.

A Tradition Unaffected by the Weather

According to Ermolovich, for many years Minsk has maintained the tradition of turning on the fountains on the last Friday of April. This year, the date falls on the 25th, and the weather has nothing to do with it—the launch of the fountains symbolizes the arrival of spring and the renewal of the urban environment. “This is an established tradition that we do not plan to abandon,” emphasized the head of “Minskzelenstroy”.

Fountain Renovations: What’s New?

Minskzelenstroy manages 39 operational fountains, and 16 of them are slated for modernization by the start of the season. In particular:

• At Yakub Kolas Square, the fountain bowl will be replaced, which will help restore its former attractiveness.
• At the “Amphitheater” fountain near the Sports Palace, modern software will be installed, making the water displays even more spectacular.

Moreover, during an inventory of the city’s territories, specialists discovered three inactive drinking fountains and nine fountains that have long been out of order. Their fate is currently under discussion. “In some cases, almost complete reconstruction is required due to worn-out utilities,” explained Alexander Ermolovich. Deputy Chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee Oleg Korzun noted that fountains are not just decorations, but an important element of the urban environment. “Filling the bowl with soil is the easiest solution, but we must seek ways to restore them. Such decorative objects are needed in Minsk,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of preserving these water structures.

Minsk’s Gems: From Antiquity to Modernity

The capital’s fountains are not only functional objects but also a part of the city’s history. Among them are true landmarks:

• The Oldest Fountain — “The Boy with the Swan” in Alexandrovsky Square, which has delighted onlookers since 1874.
• The Most Modern — the light and music fountain on the Svisloch River, located between Yanki Kupala Park and Kommunisticheskaya Street.
• The Largest — the fountain at the Great Theatre, whose bowl holds up to 300,000 liters of water.
• Record Holder for the Number of Jets — the fountain at Independence Square with nearly 800 jets.

Spring Begins with Fountains

The launch of the fountains on April 25 will be a true celebration for the residents and visitors of the city, symbolizing renewal and the arrival of warm days. These water structures not only beautify the capital but also create a comfortable atmosphere during the hot summer months. We eagerly await the moment when Minsk will once again burst forth in a splash of water colors!