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Trinity Suburb - one of the most picturesque corners of Minsk. Tiled roofs, cozy courtyards filled with flower and coffee aromas - all this is contained in a small quarter located on the banks of the Svisloch. It is hard to believe that most of his houses were built here only in the 1980s on the site of more ancient architectural monuments. Yes, the history of the old suburb reminds the fate of the whole Minsk, which during its existence was destroyed more than once, only to rise again from the ashes.

Once Trinity was the largest suburb in the city. Despite the fact that it was separated from the old Mensk by a river, numerous bridges made it possible to begin settling these places at the dawn of the existence of the future capital of Belarus.

Story

The first settlement on Trinity Hill arose in the 13th century. It is assumed that its name came either from the Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity, which was founded by the Grand Duke of Lithuania Jagiello, or from defensive redoubts that bore the same name.

In ancient times, the Trinity Suburb was considered an important center of trade: there was a crossroads from Vilna, Polotsk, Mogilev and Smolensk, and since the 16th century, the largest market in the city has been operating here.

In 2009, the square, broken on the site of the former market, was returned to its former name: Trinity Hill. On its territory is the Opera and Ballet Theater of Belarus.

In the 15th-17th centuries, Troitskaya Hill, the Lower Market and the Rakovskoye Suburb were surrounded by fortifications. The settlement consisted mainly of wooden houses.

Due to a devastating fire in 1809, the historical layout of Troitsky was lost. The quarters were restored in a safer stone. In the 1930s-1960s, during the Soviet “improvement”, entire streets of Troitsky ceased to exist.

There is a legend among Minsk residents that during a trip to the capital of the BSSR, Nikita Khrushchev asked to be shown the historical center of the city. Minsk mayors found themselves in an awkward situation - there was nothing to show. They say that this event prompted the local authorities to start restoring the heart of the capital.

In the early 1980s, restoration was carried out here, which made it possible to recreate the architectural appearance of Minsk in the 19th century.

What to watch

Today, the Trinity Suburb is a few blocks, walking along which you can get acquainted with the buildings of a typical urban development of the 19th century.

Among the places worth visiting while in the Trinity Estate, the following should be noted:

• Museum of Maxim Bogdanovich
• Museum of Literary History
• house of nature
• Artisans' galleries "Slavuta masters" and "Slavutasts"
• Bookstore and antique shop "Wreath" with 19th century interior
• Pharmacy "Troitskaya" with a unique collection of items from the 19th century

There are many museums, souvenir stalls and antique shops, cafes, galleries of folk craftsmen in the area.

Currently, there are plans to recreate the ancient appearance of Troitsky, to restore buildings in the Upper Town, as well as the core of Minsk - the Castle.

The Trinity Suburb of Minsk is undoubtedly the most beautiful urban area not only of the capital, but of the whole of Belarus. It is located on the left bank of the Svisloch River. The name Trinity Suburb came from the Trinity Church once founded by King Jagiello.

The development of the Trinity Suburb (Trinity Hill) began in the 12th century. Medieval Minsk grew in suburbs. Richer people settled in the Trinity Suburb. In the XIV-XV centuries, there was even the administrative center of the city. After receiving the Magdeburg Law and the construction of the town hall, the Trinity Suburb lost its status as the main district of Minsk.

In the XVI-XVII centuries, earthen ramparts were poured around the Trinity Suburb and ditches filled with water were dug. The area acquired the status of an important defensive fortified place.

Until the 19th century, the Trinity Suburb was considered a suburb of Minsk, and the houses in it were wooden. In the 19th century, the suburb entered the city limits. Its center was considered the Trinity Market, on the site of which the Opera House and the square are now built.

The Trinity Suburb acquired its current appearance thanks to the strongest fire in 1809, when all the wooden buildings burned down. The mayors decided to demolish the remains of the foundations and build new city blocks in accordance with the canons of classical building, when the streets had to intersect at right angles, forming rectangular blocks. The houses adjoined each other closely, forming a single facade. High tiled roofs of houses with mansards and attics gave the Trinity Suburb a unique flavor.

Now the Trinity Suburb has been reconstructed, repaired and landscaped. It looks attractive at any time of the year, at any time of the day and in any weather, thanks to the famous tiled roofs, multi-colored facades and modern dynamic lighting (changing colors like dancing fountains).

Trinity Suburb in Minsk is of historical importance for the city, located on the left bank of the Svisloch. Previously, there was an administrative and commercial center of the capital.

Creation and development

The history of the Trinity Suburb goes quite deep into antiquity. It was formed in the 12-13th century on the territory of an elevation near the river. Svisloch. Historians believe that the name of this place is associated with the local Trinity Church. It was founded by Prince Jagiello himself.

According to another version, the etymological roots stretch to the redoubt, named after the Holy Trinity, or the local church of the same name. Previously, trade was actively conducted here, entrepreneurs from Vilna and Mogilev came here. Vendors from Smolensk and Polotsk also visited the Trinity Suburb.

In the 16th century, the market began to function, which is the largest area for trade. In the period of 15-17 centuries. fortifications were built here, with the help of which it was possible to protect the surroundings. Craftsmen, peasants, military personnel lived in wooden houses. In 1809, the layout changed, because the old model of the device of the area was destroyed by a fire. To protect themselves from such misfortunes in the future, the inhabitants of the city built buildings of stone by decree.

In the period from the 30s to the 60s of the last century, various parts of the architectural complex were destroyed. In the 1980s, a major restoration was carried out here, the purpose of which was to recreate the architecture of Minsk, which was inherent in the city in the 19th century.

What to look for

Interesting objects that you can see when you get to the Trinity Suburb are the Zamchische Minsk, Tatar gardens, as well as the Starostinskaya settlement, Storozhevka, Golden Hill. Here was the first of the city's Catholic churches, and the Holy Ascension Monastery has survived to our time.

There is a Basilian monastery for women dedicated to the Holy Trinity, a church, a Catholic monastery in which the Mariavites lived - representatives. Local residents and guests of the city often come to see all these sights.

Modernity

The Trinity Suburb area today is the historical center in accordance with the draft law of the President of the country of 2004. This place is an integral part of the old city. The western side of the complex is guarded.

After the restoration work carried out here, this place turned into an open-air museum. Walking here, you can see stone buildings dating back to the 19th century. In 2009, the square, formerly reserved for the market, was named Trinity Hill. In the 1930s, an opera and ballet theater was built here. Today, once in the Trinity Suburb, you can visit many interesting museums, shops with souvenirs and antiques, restaurant complexes and coffee houses, galleries with works of art.

Restoration work has not been completed at the moment, the result of which will be a look that is closest to that which this place had centuries ago. It is planned to re-create many buildings located in the Upper Town, as well as in the Minsk castle.

educational walk

Trinity Suburb is rich in sights. A large number of tourists from Belarus and other countries come here to touch the amazing culture of the past.

You can visit the local museum, whose expositions are devoted to music and theater. It is called "The living room of Vladislav Golubok." There is also a complex dedicated to the literature of the country. In the building where the synagogue was once located, the House of Nature now functions. There is a gallery dedicated to crafts.

No less interesting will be a visit to the pharmacy, where you can get acquainted with medical utensils and books used in the 19th century. Here you will find numerous architectural monuments in which people still live. Many interesting sculptures can be seen when visiting the Trinity Suburb. The photos depict how picturesque the surroundings are and how beautiful the buildings are.

Separate compliments deserve the beauty of the Svisloch River, where there is a small island, which can be reached by crossing an arched bridge for pedestrians. In 1996, a memorial was opened in honor of the internationalists who fought in Afghanistan.

The local Island of Tears is known as one of the most significant. In the center there is a chapel designed according to the plan of the temple of Polotsk Euphrosyne, which functioned in the 12th century. Entering the island, you can see a stone in which the icon of the Virgin Mary made of bronze is placed. Now the Suvorov School of the capital functions in a building that was previously used as a Mariavite monastery. Also nearby you can look into the working factory for the production of beer "Olivaria".

temple of love

If you are planning to get married, a chic registry office in the Trinity Suburb is at your service, located in a building whose construction dates back to the 19th century. Recently, renovations were carried out here, so the room looks simply amazing, luxurious.

There are three floors, the interior halls amaze with their light colors and beautiful decoration. Many beautiful mirrors that expand the space visually.

historical atmosphere

You will certainly want to refresh your strength after a long walk, during which you will explore the Trinity Suburb. The cafes and restaurants here are chic and plentiful. A fragrant drink can be drunk in a coffee shop. It is noteworthy that the administration of these establishments made efforts to recreate the historical interior.

You will find yourself in an ancient tavern, taste excellent dishes of national cuisine, high-quality alcohol. But what you definitely shouldn’t pass by is a local restaurant located right on the water. It is the only one of its kind in the entire city. You can not only eat delicious food, but also look at the beautiful landscapes.

The way here and around

Getting to the suburbs is not so difficult, since it is located in the center of the historical life of the city. The second metro line runs to this point regularly. It is worth getting off at the Nemiga station.

Visitors are amazed by the beauty of these places. From the moment it was received in 1499, the authorities made great efforts to ennoble these places and give the opportunity to the heirs to be proud of them later.

The stone town hall, which has been restored more than once, is impressive. Its modern version was opened in 2003. You can go through exhibitions and halls intended for receptions, buy souvenirs. Pleases with the beauty of the Philharmonic for children, a beautiful guest yard, the Church of the Virgin Mary, historical museums, cathedrals. There is a center of spirituality and education at the Orthodox Church. There is an opportunity to look at the estate that belonged to the Vankoviches.

Time Machine

You can stay in the luxurious Monastyrsky Hotel, which received four stars. It was opened in the former dwelling of the Bernardine monks who worked in the 18th century. Museum expositions can give a lot of new knowledge and vivid impressions.

In the photo Trinity Suburb in Minsk.

Probably in Minsk it is difficult to find a place that would be more known to tourists than Trinity Suburb. This is the visiting card of the city, the image of which can be found both on postcards, stamps, souvenirs, and on some banknotes.

Trinity Suburb- the historical district of the city of Minsk, located in the north-eastern part of the historical center on the left bank of the Svisloch River. Its cozy streets and houses painted in delicate colors with tiled roofs have become a kind of symbol of Minsk, imprinted on souvenirs and sweets. Once it was the trade and administrative center of the capital of Belarus.

Name Trinity Suburb arose in the 15th century from the church of the Holy Trinity, which was once located here, founded by the great. Approximately in the 14th century, the Holy Ascension Monastery, which has not survived to this day, was built on the Trinity Hill with the wooden church of the same name, on the site of which in 1620 Anton Maslyanka built a stone church. The suburb itself in the 16th century. It was built up with wooden houses and connected to the city by a bridge.

This suburb for a long time was considered a suburb of Minsk, and entered the city only in the 19th century. In the suburbs lived mainly middle-class people: the military, artisans, merchants, peasants.

Shouldn't we go to Nemiga?

In almost all Belarusian, and even more so Ukrainian, cities founded back in the Dark Ages, in the historical centers there is a traditional set of a castle, Rynok Square with a town hall, numerous churches and monasteries of the barefoot Bernardine brothers or Jesuits, pleasing to the eye of a tourist, and several blocks of civil buildings.
But Minsk was not lucky. Having emerged during the time of the Tale of Bygone Years, having received the Magdeburg Law during the period of the Commonwealth, the city, which became the capital of modern Belarus, has completely lost its original historical center. And the reason for this is not only the urban planning decisions of the 19th century, dictated by political decisions, or the destruction of the last war, but rather the urban planning concept of the last decades of the 20th century, which, guided by the slogan "We will build our future!", Completely changed the picture of the urban landscape. As a result, we got probably the only capital of one of the fraternal republics within the USSR without any national flavor and architecture associated with national history, completely aspiring to the beautiful far away with Stalinist avenues, numerous sports facilities and public lawns of the era of developed stagnation.

However, on this path of the triumph of Belarusian urban studies, there were also curious moments. Somehow, just after the total cleansing of Nemiga and Zamchischa, where even fragments of the old ramparts were not left of the castle, Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev arrived in Minsk on the eve of the 1980 Olympics. For some unknown reason, Leonid Ilyich repeatedly tried to go see the old city (Where is the Old Town here, like in Warsaw?), which by that time practically did not exist. I don’t know how they got away, but they decided to correct the mistake, not to show the elderly general secretary of the slum next time. First of all, in the 80s, according to the project, they demolished almost everything that could be demolished, but in the Trinity Suburb they left one block of ordinary buildings of the 19th century, which in some places was based on earlier foundations. So they made an exemplary Old Place out of it ;-), which is now being shown to tourists and is loved by Minsk residents.

A little later, and especially in the last decade, the trick was repeated with the Upper Town, where, with the growth of national self-consciousness by building remakes and pulling out individual objects from later buildings, they tried to artificially collect at least some image of the historical center of the city in the way it is imagined by modern Belarusian architects. How it turned out, let's see together with you.

Our journey into the fabric of "historical Minsk" began with the search for parking. I found it near a high-rise building made of glass and concrete, which houses the Belarusian telecommunications company Velcom. Good start. Then we rushed on foot along Zybitskaya Street towards the 8th of March Square and the nameless bridge across the Svisloch.

The first attraction on Zybitskaya Street was mediocre, so I use someone else's photo from Wikimapia.org. Did you understand what is located on the sides and behind this small house at number 3 on Zybitskaya Street?

After walking 300 meters we turn around. In the distance is the office of Velcom, and on the right is the historical building of the Upper Town with numerous bars, on the left behind the fence is the construction of a hotel and an entertainment center. According to unverified information, most of the "wooden" houses on the right hand are remodeled.

The building at the crossroads of Zybitskaya and Herzen. There is a bar inside, there is a memorial plaque on the wall telling us that we are on the territory of the Upper City - the historical center of Minsk of the 16th-19th centuries, a complex monument of archeology, urban planning, architecture, history, revolutionary and military glory of the people. is under state protection.
Pay attention to how the facade of the building is decorated, or rather the doors and porch. There are entrance doors, the steps are marked, and the porch itself on the right is missing. And then this element of facade design is repeated twice more. What did the architect mean by this? Restore the historical design of the facade? But why then are the only working front doors made of glass, and not decorated in the same style? Why is the rhythm of the steps different and why this forged visor?

View up Herzen Street. On the right is the "Monastyrsky" complex in order of removal: the archaeological museum, a bar, a restaurant, a hotel.

In the distance, on the right, you can see the building of the Bernardine monastery for men, and in the future, Herzen Street rests on the complex of the Basilian monastery. It seems to me that the buildings of the entire block on the right belonged to the Bernardine brothers, but I am very confused by the heterogeneous and not neat, but in some places just modern masonry on nearby buildings. Pay attention to how the pavement is made. Where is now without a favorite tile, even on a historic street? But something like a cobblestone pavement runs in a narrow strip along the walls.

Scheme of the quarter on the wall of the archaeological museum. pleases the combination of the museum of archeology, the museum of karate and the museum of the Minsk horse-drawn carriage

Let's go further along Zybitskaya street to the next intersection with Cyril and Methodius street. On the left is a beauty salon, on the right it is not clear what, but a little further the building of the Bernardine women's monastery peeps out, and opposite it is the man's. In the future - a guest yard. We will return there a little later.

And now we will go to the Svisloch River and climb the nameless bridge (1967). It is interesting that two streets of Nemiga and Maxim Bogdanovich meet on the bridge, but the bridge itself does not have a name now. View from the bridge to the historical property under construction in the area of ​​the former market square (Niniy market).

Once upon a time, on the site of the modern bridge, the most famous bridge of medieval Minsk, Khlusov, was located, connecting the Lower Market with the Trinity Suburb located on the right bank of the Svisloch. In the future, the building of the National Exhibition Center "BelExpo". In 2017, the demolition of this quarter along the right bank of Svisloch by an investor from the UAE began. He promised to preserve four historical buildings miraculously preserved from the Trinity Basilian Monastery.

On the other side of the bridge - the Trinity Suburb, or rather what is left of it

Let's go down under the bridge and look at the left bank of the Svisloch and the High City, where we just came from. In the foreground of the building, as it were, the 18th century (?), behind them looks out the Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, the former church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary of the Bernardine monastery.

Trinity suburb from under the bridge opens in all its glory. Ordinary philistine buildings of the late 19th century are stylized as medieval architecture as it is represented by modern architects. Yes, this is not Lviv and not even Warsaw ... For a city with a rich history, of course, it looks wild and miserable. But, for any Russian province where there is no architecture other than Khrushchevs, this is a good example of how you can make a confection out of the slums, especially if there is the will of the Secretary General. It is clear that the architects and designers of the last decade still worked here, adding about 2/3 of frank remodels and pop music, but the foundation for the preservation and reconstruction of the quarter was laid back in the 1980s.

A look back at the nameless bridge across the Svisloch and the Upper City

Heading to the Medieval City

Please note that here the pavement is mostly lined with paving stones.

Inside the quarter. All this bourgeois development is now not residential, but is a haven for various catering establishments, hostels, art salons, museums, shops, galleries and other

House of Nature. The building was built in 1874 as a "Kitaevskaya" synagogue for the townspeople of Minsk.

Thanks to the balustrade, the former synagogue is a favorite place for selfies among Belarusian girls

After wandering around the quarter, which was just waking up from hibernation, we got tired of its monotony and artificiality and went to the Isle of Tears. There will be a separate report about him. And along the way we came across a sculpture of a girl with an owl. Strange combination. It seems not Pallas Athena, but with an owl.

Maybe it's some kind of Belarusian national story that I don't know?

We return across the bridge to the Upper Town and its dominant - the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, once the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary of the Bernardine Monastery. Founded in 1642, the church, having become an Orthodox church, retained the strict solemnity of a Catholic church. From the left, the clumsy new buildings of the Orthodox Theological Academy crawled into the frame for contrast. Stylish to say the least.

To understand how the landscape of this part of Minsk has changed, here are a few photos.
1940s. Please note that the hillock of the Upper City, prominent in the relief, took place, but now it is greatly smoothed.

View from the northwest of the ensemble of the Bernardine monastery with the church after the restoration of the 1980s

General view of the ensemble of Bernardine monasteries from a bird's eye view shortly before it acquired its current form

View from the 8 March Square towards the Zamchischa - downstream of the Svisloch River. In the foreground, a squat, arena-like building is the Republican Center for Physical Education and Sports. On one of its walls there is a memorial plaque stating that it was in this place that the city of Minsk arose in the 11th century and the Minsk Castle, an archeological monument of the 11th-16th centuries, was located. Protected by the state. as I said, this archeological monument was mostly demolished during the construction of what we see in the photo, as well as during the construction of the Nemiga metro station, located just under these paths, which is in the frame.

Let's cross to the other side of Nemiga Street, reach the intersection with Lenina Street and walk a little along it along Svoboda Square and take a look at the City Hall from the west. The Minsk City Hall (1) was built at the end of the 18th century on the Upper Market Square and was destroyed in 1851 by the personal order of Emperor Nicholas I. In 2003 it was restored to its historical place and is used as an exhibition hall.

View of the town hall from the north, from the other side. On the right, the frame includes the buildings of the Gostiny Dvor complex of the 18th-19th centuries (7) with shops, restaurants, and offices located inside.

A monument to Minsk obtaining the Magdeburg Rights in 1499, installed in front of the entrance to the town hall in 2014.

Scheme of the location of the attractions of the Upper City. I will give the numbering according to this scheme in parentheses when describing.

Let's take a look at the other side of Lenin Street at the Jesuit Church of the Virgin Mary (1700-1710), squeezed by Soviet new buildings, built in the Vilna Baroque style (15). In 1951, the cathedral was closed, and the main facade was heavily rebuilt, with the Sportsman's House located inside. In 1993, the building was returned to the Catholic Church, the original appearance was restored. Now it is the main Catholic church in Belarus. In the interior, the frescoes, which were plastered in Soviet times, are of particular value, now they are being opened and restored.

And now let's again delve into the quarters of the Upper City, passing along the edge of the former Upper Market Square. Here, once male and female Uniate Basilian monasteries formed a kind of defense knot. The core of the monastery was the Church of the Holy Spirit, built on the site of an Orthodox wooden church around the 1650s.
In the photo on the left is the Church of the Holy Spirit, on the right is the Gostiny Dvor, in the perspective you can see the building of the Belarusian State Academy of Music.

Plan of the Basilian monastery complex. Reconstruction by L. Ivanova based on materials by V.M. Denisov. In the upper part there is a convent, in the lower part there is a male monastery with the Church of the Holy Spirit.

The monasteries were a kind of fortress. The male building with the church formed its southwestern side. Women's building - northeast. They were connected to each other by a covered gallery with small loophole windows, which at the same time was an entrance gate in its lower tier. There is nothing on the plan on the fourth side, but it is very likely that initially the monastery courtyard was still closed by a stone wall: it is mentioned in the documents of the 17th century (“... a stone fence and battles upper and lower””). The pearl of the complex was the church - a single-nave temple without towers with a five-sided apse covered with cross vaults resting on massive internal buttresses. High lancet windows, faceted form of the apse, vaults, buttresses refer to the Gothic style. The Renaissance is the main facade, all built on a combination of pilasters of the Corinthian order, and the Baroque influence is already felt in the figured shield.

Dimensional drawing of the main façade, 1843.

The main artistic feature of the Church of the Holy Spirit was the painting of flat niches on the facade with frescoes depicting saints. The structure of the niches and the order in which they were filled with frescoes corresponded to the Orthodox iconostasis. Art historians happily rub their hands - this is almost never found in the cult architecture of Europe: so that the iconostasis and immediately on the facade.

The main facade of the Minsk Church of the Holy Spirit. Reconstruction by Sergei Baglasov. It is very curious to compare its difference from the same measured drawing of 1843 (see above).

In the 19th century the church was taken away from the community, “donated” to the Orthodox and rebuilt in a pseudo-Russian style. Demolished in 1950. In 2011, the Church of the Holy Spirit was recreated from scratch. The measurement drawing of 1843 officially served as the basis for the reconstruction. The building is currently used as a children's philharmonic.
View of the remodel of the Church of the Holy Spirit from the northwest. In the foreground is the sculptural composition "City Scales".

View of the main facade of the Church of the Holy Spirit from the west. Compare with the drawings of the facade of 1843 and you will understand what the difference is, for example, the design of the lower tier.

Another angle. In the background, the Church of St. Joseph of the Bernardine Monastery.

View from the Church of the Holy Spirit on the Upper Market Square with the Church of St. Joseph of the Bernardine Monastery and the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary of the Bernardine Monastery.

Opposite the heavily rebuilt buildings of the Basilian monastery is the sculpture "The Crew", the prototype of which was the governor's carriage. The joke is that, as Dmitry Shelekhov writes to me in a personal, this "carriage" is a copy of Tobolsk and Kursk. There, what also served as a prototype for the carriage of governors?
In the background is the building of the Belarusian State Academy of Music

Carriage in Tobolsk. Photo by Dmitry Shelekhov. Minsk sculpture is undoubtedly cast in the same mold. Just a little more rough on the surface.

And this is a Kursk carriage. Still, they say there is a similar one in Dolgoprudny. Photo from the expanses of tyrnet.

Unfortunately, I did not go to the building of the Basilian Monastery and I have to use someone else's photo.
This building was very well, not in our opinion, restored. Wooden windows, natural tiles, a baroque figurative shield restored as in its best times, no bulbs for you - why not always do this? I haven't been inside, though.

But back to the Upper Market Square. Modern view of the Bernardine monastery and the Church of St. Joseph. The church was built in 1652 and rebuilt several times. In 1752 he received late baroque decor. In 1860 the monastery was abolished, the buildings were confiscated. The last time the building of the church was restored in 1983, at present, archives are located in it and the adjacent buildings of the monastery.

It's time to get back to the car. Now we will sell in a slightly different way along Musical Lane. Building number 1 is often seen in tourist photos. To the left is Herzen Street, which we observed at the very beginning of the report.

We go down the Muzykalny lane and turn back to the new office building and the quarter with the former Czech embassy

That's all for now.
Summary: As we can see, Minsk is one of those cities of the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Commonwealth, which has almost completely lost its historical appearance. However, due to a strange quirk of the leadership of the USSR, local restorers tried to recreate it to the extent of their depravity. And everything would be fine, moreover, this reconstruction could serve as an example for a number of Russian cities, completely, for a number of reasons, that have lost their heritage, but on the example of Minsk there was a strange substitution of concepts in the Belarusian restoration. This highly controversial and somewhat curious experience "out of hopelessness" in an effort to imitate civilized Europe was taken at the forefront of the current restoration. Now every collective-farm Belarusian builder imagines himself an architect, and then a restorer, reproducing this unique Minsk experience serially as a carbon copy, trying to build up our future with dubious antique replicas, while demolishing the remains of a genuine national treasure with the other hand to the right and left.
And what is this? The original heritage does not look presentable and it is not clear whether it is freshly plastered multi-colored houses under an onduline with chimneys.
For this case, Lotman's quote is more appropriate than ever - restoration is a legalized form of the destruction of heritage.

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