Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War — Attraction in Minsk

Qualitative museum with a lot of original pieces in the exhibitions. We had the audiotour in English and it is recommendable, although it contains very long talks of information (in so so spoken English) and it told more about the history than the actual pieces behind the glass. Most of it is papers, photographs, little personal items and there are a few bigger items like tanks and clothes (even a couple of planes). We spent approximately 2 hours in here because we were filled up on nationalistic interpretations of all the historic facts. Tip: read about the history of the country Belarus and the cold War in particular before entering: it hands down a frame for all the information in the museum. The staff is really friendly and speaks enough English to help you out to get started. Despite the colored images it depicts, worth the visit of...

If you're interested in WWII history, this is the place for you. It does a great job of covering the war from a Belorussian perspective, including the partisan fighters, female contributors, the occupation/ extermination of the Jewish population, etc. I liked that they didn't emphasize the nationality of any of the Red Army soldiers/ officers (i.e. they didn't try to paint the picture that the Belorussians fought more valiantly than everyone else- everyone remembered there was labeled a hero.). There's plenty of information in English, so you won't feel lost if you don't speak Russian/ Belorussian. There's a student discount, but it costs 4 rubles if you want to take pictures inside. We spent 2 hours and felt like we were...

My visit to the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War during the winter months was a thought-provoking and moving experience. The museum is housed in a beautiful building with a stark exterior that perfectly matches the historical context of the museum. The exhibits, which tell the story of Belarus's participation in World War II, were incredibly detailed and well-organized, and provided a powerful insight into the struggles and sacrifices of the Belarusian people. The cold and snowy day outside added to the serious and contemplative atmosphere of the museum. Overall, the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War is a must-visit...