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Grandiose Soviet-era architecture, a few magnificent cathedrals, and the river are the essence of the Minsk tableau. Truly historic sights are hard to find - the city was almost flattened during World War II - so visit the museums to get a glimpse of the Minsk of old.
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This museum is a must for anyone who wants to understand Eastern Europe in the aftermath of the 2nd World War. Read 'The Forest of Souls', by Carla Banks if you want more detail on the history (via fiction).[...]