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Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War, Minsk

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Learn about local anti-fascist and partisan activity, Belarusians in the Red Army, and the history of the Auschwitz death camp at Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War. The museum opened shortly after the liberation of Minsk from the Nazi invaders on October 25, 1944. The site features 24 exhibit halls and houses more than 142,000 items in its collection. You'll see the weapons of soldiers and partisans, partisan handwritten journals, documents, photos, army leaflets, government awards, and personal belongings of soldiers. This was the first museum in the world to address the subject of World War II. Put Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War into our Minsk tour itinerary tool to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Minsk.

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• By Navigate807919

  建物は大きくて新しく、とても立派でした。展示の人形がどれも本物みたいで少々気味悪かった。出入口付近にはお土産売り場もありましたが、それほど安くはありませんでした。  more »

  The building was big, new and very respectable. The dolls in the exhibition were all real and a little creepy. There was a souvenir shop near the entrance, but it was not so cheap.
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• By Homa0204

  Мне сравнить не с чем, в старом музее не была. Здесь очень понравилось - большие залы, интересная экскпозиция. Очень много биографий участников Великой отечественной войны, даже слишком много, не возм...  more »

  I do not compare with anything in the old museum was not. It is very pleasant-big halls, interesting ekkposition. A lot of biographies of the participants of the Great Patriotic War, even too much, is not possible to remember. At the entrance to the museum played the song "Cranes", to tears... I recommend to visit with children-younger schoolboys.
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• By Polina Emelyanchik

  I really like this place. Perfect to go here with kids! Three languages access ( Russian, English and German) and wheelchair accessible

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• By רשאד פתפות

  It is recommended to request in advance for having excursion In a English language. The can tell you whether it w'l help to understand the fascinating war story .

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