Island of Tears

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The Island of Courage and Sorrow (also known as the Island of Tears, a small footbridge leads from the Trinity to the Island of Tears, a memorial commemorating Soviet soldiers from Belarus who died in the decade-long war with Afghanistan between 1979 and 1989. The centrepiece is the chapel, with haunting figures of grieving mothers, sisters and widows at its base. A nearby fountain features the boy-like figure of an angel, rigged up to cry teardrops. You may notice that a certain part of his anatomy is shinier than the rest. This is explained by the tradition of newlyweds visiting war memorials on their wedding day, and a modern folk belief that if the bride gropes this poor young lad’s privates she’ll be guaranteed children.

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Minsk Marriott Hotel

Minsk Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
20 Pobediteley Avenue Minsk
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The price is AU$180 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$180
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Minsk Marriott Hotel in Minsk (Tsentralny District), you'll be steps from Football Manege and 5 minutes by foot from Dreamland Amusement ...
Staff!! Unfortunately, with the exception of the spa staff, who were truly warmly welcomed, the staff is not trained to greet guests.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minsk

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minsk

5 out of 5
9 Pobediteley Avenue Minsk
A stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minsk places you in the heart of Minsk, within a 10-minute walk of SS Peter & Paul Church and Zaslavsky Jewish ...
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Boutique Hotel Buta

Boutique Hotel Buta

5 out of 5
7, Myasnikova Street Minsk
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A stay at Boutique Hotel Buta places you in the heart of Minsk, within a 10-minute walk of Museum of the History of Belarusian Cinema and SS Peter & Paul ...
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