Form 7. Unit 6. Lesson 3.

 Minsk

            Minsk is the capital of Belarus. It's an attractive, clean and green city. Minsk is situated on the river Svisloch. It is in the centre of the Republic. Minsk is the largest city of Belarus with population of about two million people. It is one of the oldest city. Minsk was first mentioned as Mensk in 1067.
           There are many beautiful sights in Minsk - parks and gardens, churches and cathedrals, museums and exhibition centres, sports palaces and fitness centres, cinemas and theatres, the famous building of the National Library and the picturesque river banks.
           The symbols of Minsk are Cheluskintsi Park, Gorky Park, the Circus, the Botanical Gardens, Pobeda Square, Opera and Ballet theatre.
          Come to Minsk to see with your own eyes the sights of its beautiful city.