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About Minsk… Scenes of Belarus

This was my first real view of Minsk – a big burst of Soviet-style architecture in the form of a new library. For the record, I love these sort of grandiose and ambitious projects. This was the view from my hotel room.  We were told the building closest to us housed some sort of secret … Continue reading »

Khatyn Memorial, Belarus

Khatyn Memorial, Belarus

On our first full day in Belarus, we hired a driver to take us out to the remote Khatyn Memorial. This “village” is deep in the forest, down the road pictured below. However, you will not find this small Belorussian village on even the most detailed geographic map today. It was obliterated by fascists on … Continue reading »