Pyershamayski District

Pyershamayski District (Belarusian: Першамайскі, Russian: Первомайский) is an administrative subdivision of the city of Minsk, Belarus. It was named after the First of May.[1]

Pyershamayski (Першамайскі)
District of Minsk
Coat of arms
Country Belarus
Voblast Minsk
Municipality Minsk
Area
  Total26.4 km2 (10.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
213,985
  Density8,105/km2 (20,990/sq mi)
District number3
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

The district is situated in the north-eastern area of the city and borders with Savyetski and Partyzanski districts.

Main sights

The National Library of Belarus is located in the district. Its octagonal structure is present in the coat of arms. In Chelyuskinites Park the "Children's Railroad" is located.

Transport

The district is served by the Maskoŭskaja subway line. It is also crossed by the MKAD beltway .

References

  1. (in Russian) Pervomaysky Raion Archived 2005-11-02 at the Wayback Machine, Minsk administration website

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