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) | |
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District of Minsk | |
 Coat of arms | |
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| Country |  Belarus |
| Voblast |  Minsk |
| Municipality |  Minsk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.4 km2 (10.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | 213,985 |
| • Density | 8,105/km2 (20,990/sq mi) |
| District number | 3 |
| Website | Official 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
- (in Russian) Pervomaysky Raion Archived 2005-11-02 at the Wayback Machine, Minsk administration website
External links
- (in Russian) Pyershamayski District official website
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