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DELEGATE HANDBOOK
Meeting of the Heads of Governments
of the Member States of the CEI
Minsk, 12 December 2017
Updated on 13 November 2017
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CONTENT
CEI Member States 3
Special Guests 4
Draft Programme 5
Draft Agenda 8
Logistics 9
Places to see 22
Useful Information 27
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MEMBER STATES
ALBANIA AUSTRIA BELARUS BOSNIA &
HERZEGOVINA
BULGARIA CROATIA
CZECH
REPUBLIC
HUNGARY ITALY REPUBLIC OF
MACEDONIA
MOLDOVA MONTENEGRO
POLAND ROMANIA SERBIA SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA UKRAINE
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SPECIAL GUESTS
European Bank
for Reconstruction and Development European Commission
Organisation of the Black Sea
Economic Cooperation (BSEC)
Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS)
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Commonwealth of Independent States
(CIS)
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DRAFT PROGRAMME
Monday, December 11, 2017
Afternoon Arrival and Accommodation of the delegations at President Hotel, Minsk
17:00-20:00 Registration and Information Desk opened at the Lobby of President Hotel
(ground floor)
19:30 Dinner hosted by H.E. Mr. Andrei Kobyakov, Prime Minister of the Republic of
Belarus, for the Heads of Delegations
Venue: President Hotel (tbc)
The format of the dinner is 1+1 (Head of Delegation and one accompanying
Member of Delegation)
19.30 Buffet Dinner for other Members of Delegations at President Hotel
Venue: President Hotel (tbc)
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
8:00-9:00 Registration and Information Desk opened at the Lobby of President Hotel
(ground floor)
9:00-10:00 Meeting of Committee of the CEI National Coordinators (CNC)
Venue: Atrium, National Library of Belarus (ground floor)
9:00 Bus transfer for members of delegations to the National Library from
President Hotel.
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10:10-10:20 Arrival of heads of delegations to the National Library of Belarus.
Welcome by H.E. Mr. Andrei Kobyakov, Prime Minister of the Republic of
Belarus
Venue: Main Lobby of the National Library of Belarus
The Heads of Delegations are directed to the venue of the Family Photo after
welcome handshake with H.E. Mr. Andrei Kobyakov.
10:20-10:30 Family Photo of the Heads of Delegations
Venue: Main Hall, National Library of Belarus (first floor)
10:45-13:30 Plenary Session of the Summit of the CEI Heads of Governments
Venue: Round Hall, National Library of Belarus (first floor)
Participants: Heads of Delegations + 1 at the table. Three additional seats will
be available per Delegation behind the Heads of Delegations of the CEI
Member States.
Heads of Delegations of International Organizations: 1 at the table. One
additional seat will be available per Delegation behind the Heads of
Delegations of International Organizations.
Statements: Time limit for statements at the Plenary Session is up to 5-7
minutes.
13:30-14:00 Press Conference of the enlarged CEI Troika
Venue: Main Hall, National Library of Belarus (first floor)
13:30 Bus transfer for other members of the delegations to President Hotel.
Members of Delegations will be directed to the bus by Protocol services.
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14:00-15:30 Buffet Lunch for other Members of Delegations
Venue: President Hotel
14:00 Bus transfer for the Heads of Delegations from the National Library to the
venue of the lunch.
14:10-15:30 Lunch hosted by H.E. Mr. Andrei Kobyakov, Prime Minister of the Republic of
Belarus, for the Heads of Delegations.
Venue: (tbc)
The format of the lunch is Heads of Delegations only.
15:30-15:45 Bus transfer for the Heads of Delegations to President Hotel
Evening Departure of Delegations
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DRAFT AGENDA
1. Adoption of the Agenda.
2. Introduction by H.E. Mr. Andrei Kobyakov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus.
3. Exchange of views shall focus on the role of the CEI Member States in promoting
connectivity and interoperability among various integration processes in a Wider
Europe while
Highlighting the special importance of the development of transport and
infrastructure interconnections between the EU, Eastern Partnership countries and
various European sub-regions. Exploring the theme of Europe – Asia connectivity
between the EU, its Eastern Partners and China to make the Eastern European
countries a part of the process and more visible in the ongoing EU – China
dialogue on investment and connectivity.
Tackling the ongoing migration crisis. Exploring migration issue from the viewpoint
of good migration management and inclusive economic integration as a means to
overcome tensions in society and economic slowdown.
Joining efforts against terrorism with special attention to countering cyber-
terrorism which is rapidly spreading as a global threat with far reaching political
and economic aftermaths.
4. Adoption of the CEI Plan of Action 2018-2020.
5. State of play in reforming the CEI Guidelines and Rules of Procedure in response to new
regional challenges and developments during the last decade.
6. Summary by Chairman.
7. Transfer of Chairmanship from Belarus to Croatia.
8. Any other business.
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LOGISTICS
1. Conference Facilities
The Plenary Session of the CEI Summit as well as the Meeting of the CEI National
Coordinators will be held at the National Library of Belarus, Minsk.
The Plenary Session will be held in the Round Hall, first floor.
The seating arrangement at the Plenary Session will have the following format:
Main Table: Heads of Delegations +1
Room: 3 side seats for Members of Delegations
Delegations are kindly requested to limit their statements to 5-7 minutes.
PLENARY SESSION SEATING PLAN
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The Meeting of CEI National Coordinators will be held in the Atrium, ground
floor.
Bilateral Meetings may be organised upon prior request.
Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their interest in facilities for bilateral
meetings in the Registration Form or inform of such interest in writing no later than
4 December 2017 at 17:00 CET to:
Mr. Vasili PANARADAU Mr. Maxim MAKAROV
Tel. +375 (17) 327 80 07 Tel. +375 (17) 327 39 05
Mob. +375 (29) 6866 475 Mob. +375 (29) 6855 010
e-mail: cei@mfa.gov.by
The Press Conference of the enlarged CEI Troika will take place at the first floor
of the National Library.
2. Interpretation
The working language of the CEI Summit is English with simultaneous interpretation
into Russian and vice versa. Interpretation to other languages during the event is
not provided.
Heads of Delegations requiring interpretation are kindly requested to bring their
own interpreters and cover the relevant costs. Interpretation booths may be
provided by the Presidency for use during the Plenary Session, subject to prior
indication by the Delegations in the registration form. Interpretation equipment is
not provided in rooms for bilateral meetings.
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The language at the Press Conference will be English with simultaneous translation
into Russian and vice versa.
3. Accommodation
The Heads of Delegations will be accommodated in President Hotel, Minsk.
The costs for accommodation of the Heads of Delegations of CEI Member States
and International Organizations will be covered by the CEI Belarusian Presidency.
However, any extra costs besides breakfast (such as room services, dry cleaning,
additional drinks and beverages etc.) are expected to be covered by respective
Delegations.
Other Members of Delegations (including National Coordinators) will be responsible
for booking their accommodation and covering the related costs, including any
extras.
Standard and Standard Twin Rooms are available at President Hotel for Members of
Delegations at a fixed rate of 114 USD. Breakfast is included in the room rate.
More information on rooms can be found at www.president-hotel.by.
Please note that these rooms are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
Delegations intending to stay at President Hotel are kindly asked to send the
annexed reservation form no later than Monday, December 4, 2017 at 17:00 CET.
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Please send the Reservation form to:
Ms. Julia DMITRIEVA
Tel.: + 375 17 229 70 05
Fax: + 375 17 229 70 06
E-mail: reservation@president-hotel.by
Please note that payment for accommodation at President Hotel can be made in
cash and with credit cards. However, only MasterCard and Visa credit cards are
accepted.
Reservations outside President Hotel should be arranged by the Delegations in
direct liaison with relevant other hotels.
Other hotels in the vicinity:
CROWNE PLAZA**** HOTEL EUROPE****
13, Kirova str., Minsk,
220030, Republic of Belarus
28, Internatsionalnaya str., Minsk,
220030, Republic of Belarus
www.cpminsk.com www.hoteleurope.by
Tel: +375 17 200 93 53 Tel: +375 17 229 83 39
Fax: +375 17 200 52 83 Fax: +375 17 229 83 34
reservation@cpminsk.com reservation@hoteleurope.by
HOTEL MINSK**** BEIJING HOTEL****
11, Nezavisimosti ave., Minsk,
220030, Republic of Belarus
36, Krasnoarmeiskaya str., Minsk,
220030, Republic of Belarus
www.hotelminsk.by www.beijinghotelminsk.com
Tel: +375 17 209 90 62 Tel: +375 17 329 77 77
Fax: +375 17 209 11 11 Fax: +375 17 329 77 77
reservation@hotelminsk.by reservations@beijinghotelminsk.com
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MAP OF THE AREA WITH HOTELS
4. Delegations
During the time of the Summit Plenary:
The Heads of Delegations shall be accompanied by a maximum of 4 Members of
Delegations (1+4 format). This includes Representatives of Diplomatic Missions
accredited in the Republic of Belarus and the National Coordinator.
The Head of Delegation of International organizations shall be accompanied by 1
member of delegation (1+1 format).
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Delegations are requested to submit the final list of delegates no later than
1 December 2017 at 17:00 CET due to security reasons to:
Mr. Vasili PANARADAU Mr. Maxim MAKAROV
Tel. +375 (17) 327 327 80 07 Tel. +375 (17) 327 39 05
Mob. +375 (29) 6866 475 Mob. +375 (29) 6855 010
e-mail: cei@mfa.gov.by
5. Registration and Information Desk
A Registration and Information Desk will be open at the Lobby of President Hotel
(ground floor) on 11 December 2017 from 17:00 to 20:00.
On 12 December 2017 the Registration and Information Desk will be open starting
at 8:00 at the Lobby of President Hotel (ground floor).
Delegations are kindly requested to collect their Accreditation badges at the
Registration and Information Desk.
Delegation Members are kindly invited to wear their badges at all times during the
event for security demands.
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6. Meals
The CEI Belarusian Presidency provides the following meals:
Dinner on 11 December 2017 at 19:30 for the Heads of Delegations will be
hosted by H.E. Mr. Andrei Kobyakov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, at
President Hotel. The format of the dinner is 1+1 (Head of Delegation and one
accompanying Member of Delegation). Delegations are kindly invited to confirm
their participation in the dinner in the attached Registration Form.
Buffet dinner on 11 December 2017 at 19:30 for other Members of Delegations
will be hosted at President Hotel by the Council of Ministers of the Republic of
Belarus.
Lunch on 12 December 2017 at 14:10 will be hosted by H.E. Mr. Andrei Kobyakov,
Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus. The format of the lunch is Heads of
Delegations only.
Buffet lunch on 12 December 2017 at 14:00 will be hosted at President Hotel by
the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus.
7. Transportation
Transportation with police escort will be provided for the Heads of Delegations
from/to the Minsk International Airport to/from President Hotel, Minsk.
A VIP lounge shall be arranged upon arrival/departure for the Heads of Delegations
and accompanying Members of Delegations arriving/departing with the same flight.
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The provided transport includes one executive-class car for the Head of
Delegation. Respective Embassies of the CEI Member States accredited in the
Republic of Belarus are expected to arrange transportation for accompanying
Members of Delegations.
Additional transport may be provided by the Presidency for accompanying
Members of Delegations upon prior written request.
Delegations are kindly asked to communicate in advance the number plates of their
respective Embassies’ vehicles to be included into the Motorcade en route to/from
the Minsk International Airport to allow free access to the airport’s parking area for
security reasons.
Delegations are invited to submit their transportation requirements to the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus no later than 4 December 2017 at
17:00 CET to:
Mr. Vasili PANARADAU Mr. Maxim MAKAROV
Tel. +375 (17) 327 80 07 Tel. +375 (17) 327 39 05
Mob. +375 (29) 6866 475 Mob. +375 (29) 6855 010
e-mail: cei@mfa.gov.by
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8. Liaison Officers
A Liaison Officer will be designated to each Delegation and will be responsible for
communication with the Organizers of the Host Country. Every Delegation will be
informed about their respective Liaison Officer and relevant contact details.
9. Visa Support
Delegations are kindly invited to submit as soon as possible the documents
necessary for obtaining their entry visas to the diplomatic missions of the Republic
of Belarus in the respective CEI Member States.
All clarifications on visa requirements should be obtained directly from the relevant
diplomatic missions of the Republic of Belarus.
Please note that entry visas are not required for holders of diplomatic
passports of the following CEI Member States: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary,
Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia.
Members of Delegations of all CEI Member States holding ordinary passports also
do not require an entry visa to Belarus in case the duration of their stay does not
exceed 5 days and they arrive in Minsk via the Belarus National Airport. This does
not apply to flights from Russian Federation.
Members of Delegations of the CEI Member States, where diplomatic missions
of the Republic of Belarus are not directly present, may obtain their visas at
the Minsk International Airport upon arrival subject to prior written notice.
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Please note, however, that Members of Delegations arriving on flights from
the Russian Federation will not be able to apply for visas at the airport.
Members of Delegations intending to use the option of obtaining their visas at the
airport are invited to mark the corresponding point in the Application Form and
provide their passport details. In order to speed up the processing of relevant
documents upon arrival, such Members of Delegations are kindly requested to bring
with them a filled-out and signed visa application form (download at
http://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/info/visa-applications.html) and one photo (35x45).
10. Media
Representatives of the Media require prior temporary accreditation through the
Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.
The following documents must be provided for temporary accreditation (valid
for two months):
A written request on the official letterhead of the organization signed by the
head of the mass media organization. The request must contain the following
information: first and family names, date of birth, citizenship, passport number,
issue and expiration dates, desired duration of accreditation, diplomatic mission
where a journalist intends to receive an entry visa, purposes of the visit;
Press Accreditation Form completed personally by a journalist to be accredited.
The Form is available online at http://mfa.gov.by/upload/vv/application_en.doc
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Two photos of the journalist to be accredited (3х4 cm). Scanned copies of the
above documents in electronic format (.pdf files) and digital photos (.jpg files) are
accepted.
The Press Accreditation Form should be sent as soon as possible, but no later than
1 December 2017 at 12:00 CET to press@mfa.gov.by.
Contact details for additional enquiries:
Tel.: +375 17 327 51 54; Fax: +375 17 210 42 51.
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PRESIDENT HOTEL
President Hotel was constructed in 2013 and is currently one of the most well-equipped hotel
complexes in Minsk. It is located in the main administrative quarter of the city, next to the
buildings of the Presidential Administration and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic
of Belarus.
President Hotel is known as a place for many high-level meetings, including at the level of
heads of states and governments. Among other formats, at present it is one of the venues for
meetings of the Trilateral Contact Group on Ukraine.
The Hotel has 154 rooms of various categories with capacity of over 300 people and a wide
range of conference and leisure facilities.
The Hotel is a walking distance from the main transport artery of Minsk, Nezavisimosti ave., as
well as from the historical city centre, shopping streets and main attractions. While being
located in a quiet area away from busy streets, it is easily accessible by public transport.
HOTEL ADDRESS: KIROVA ST., 18, MINSK, 220030, BELARUS
RECEPTION: +375 (17) 229-70-00 | +375 (44) 774-77-01
WWW.PRESIDENT-HOTEL.BY
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THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF BELARUS
The National Library of Belarus was founded on 15 September 1922. It is a copyright library of
the Republic of Belarus. It houses the largest collection of Belarusian printed materials and the
third largest collection of books in Russian behind the Russian State Library (Moscow) and the
Russian National Library (St Petersburg).
Since 16 June 2006 it is located in a unique building, which became one of the key modern
architecture landmarks of Minsk. Its main architectural component has the shape of a
rhombicuboctahedron. It is 72-metre (236 feet) high, which has 22 floors, can seat about
2,000 readers and features a 500-seat conference hall. Every day the library is visited by more
than 2,200 people. The library delivers about 12,000 documents daily.
The construction of the modern library’s building was a huge crowd-funding project, with
contributions from students, academia, research entities and production enterprises of Belarus.
Broad public involvement in the construction of the National Library and its unusual shape have
made it an outstanding city attraction. It is situated in a park on a river bank and has an
observation deck looking over Minsk. As of 2009 it is the only structure in the city with a public
observation deck. The area in front of the library is used for many public concerts and shows.
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PLACES TO SEE
MINSK
Minsk is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Belarus, situated on the Svislach and
Nyamiha rivers. At present it has a population of around 2 million. It is the political, economic
and cultural centre of the country.
The earliest historical references to Minsk date to the 11th century (1067). In 1242, Minsk
became a part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It received town privileges in 1499.
By the middle of the 16th century, Minsk was a notable economic and cultural centre
in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Minsk was annexed by Russia in 1793 as a
consequence of the Second Partition of Poland. Throughout the 19th century, the city
continued to grow significantly and improve, especially with development of railway links
between Moscow and Warsaw and between the Black and the Baltic seas.
Minsk was almost fully destroyed in the Second World War and rebuilt from ashes, becoming
an important transportation, manufacturing and research hub in the Soviet Union. Today it is a
modern European capital with rapidly growing population, developed transport system, vibrant
economy, research and education network and intense cultural life.
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TRINITY SUBURB
Trinity Suburb is an old picturesque part of Minsk located on the bank of the Svislach River in
the city centre. Its cosy little streets and houses, with tile roofs and delicate colors, have become
a symbol of Minsk. Their image can be often seen on souvenirs and candy.
The settlement Trinity Hill appeared near the Svislach River in the 12th-13th centuries.
In ancient times this suburb was a commercial centre. It was a place where roads from Vilno
(modern Vilnius), Polotsk, Smolensk and Mogilev intersected. In late 16th century it became the
largest marketplace in town called Trinity Market. In the 15th -17th centuries Trinity Hill, Lower
Market and Rakov Suburb were surrounded by fortresses next to which stood little wooden
houses of artisans, merchants, peasants and servicemen.
The ancient design of the suburb was lost in the great fire of 1809. This place was redeveloped
and, in line with the project approved by Russian Emperor Alexander I, new stone buildings
were built here. These buildings, however, were mostly destroyed or seriously damaged during
the Second World War. In the 1940s-1960s, when Minsk was rebuilt, some entire streets of the
suburb were ruined. Buildings in Trinity Suburb and Upper Town were renovated in the 1980s to
give them a touch of the 19th-century Minsk.
In 2009 the park built at the site of the former marketplace was given its historic name
Trinity Hill. Many buildings located in Trinity Suburb house museums, antique shops, souvenir
stores, cafes, restaurants and art galleries. Work is also underway to reproduce the historic
appearance of Trinity Suburb and rebuild the missing buildings in Upper Town.
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VICTORY SQUARE
Minsk was among the first cities of the Soviet Union that took the blow of the Nazi invasion
during the Great Patriotic War, which started in the early morning of 22 June 1941. The city was
heavily bombed in the first day of the invasion and came under Wehrmacht control four days
later. Thousands of inhabitants were killed or imprisoned, both locally and after being
transported to Germany. Minsk was the site of one of the largest Nazi-run ghettos in the
Second World War, housing over 100,000 Jews most of whom perished in the Holocaust. Minsk
was recaptured by Soviet troops on 3 July 1944, during Operation Bagration. As a result of
the War, Minsk was almost entirely destroyed. While before the Second World War it had a
population of 300,000 people, in 1944 this figure reduced to a mere 50,000.
The Victory Square Monument was erected in 1954 in remembrance of the soldiers of the
Soviet Army, partisans of Belarus and all those who fell victims in the War. It is a 38-metre tall
granite column, standing beside granite blocks with capsules containing soil from Soviet Hero
Cities: Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Volgograd, Kiev, Odessa, Sevastopol, Kerch, Novorossiysk,
Tula, Brest Fortress, Smolensk and Murmansk. A green park stretches from the Victory Square
to the river of Svislach and to the entrance to the M. Gorky Park.
Today Victory Square is the key landmark of Minsk and remains a place of special meaning for
all Belarusians. It is also one of the key architectural milestones on the central Nezavisimosti
(Independence) avenue of Minsk, running some 15 kilometers through the city and being one
of the longest city mains in Europe.
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INDEPENDENCE SQUARE
Independence (Nezavisimosti) Square was initially created in the 1930s by Soviet architect Iosif
Langbard as the main ceremonial venue during Soviet times. In the course of reconstruction of
Minsk after the Second Word War in 1950-1960s it became one of the main landmarks of the
Independence Avenue, crowned by the House of Government. Notably, the latter was among
the very few buildings (together with the National Academy of Sciences and the National Opera
and Ballet Theatre) that remained relatively intact during the War.
Besides the House of Government, which today is also the seat of thу House of Representatives
(lower chamber) of the National Assembly of Belarus, Independence Square also houses the
Church of Saints Simon and Helen (also known as the Red Church). It is one of the oldest
Roman Catholic churches in Minsk constructed in 1905-1910. Notably, mass is celebrated in the
church in four languages: Belarusian, Polish, Lithuanian and Latin.
In 2002-2010 Independence Square was completely renovated with one of Minsk’s largest
shopping malls – “Stolitsa” – constructed underground. It has a common area of more than
75 000 square meters used for rent by trade shops and boutiques, public catering,
entertainment and leisure.
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THE NATIONAL OPERA AND BALLET THEATRE OF BELARUS
The National Academic Grand Opera and Ballet Theatre of Belarus is located in a park in the
Trinity Banlieu of Minsk. The current theatre building was opened in 1939. It was designed by
Iosif Langbard, who was one of the key architects of Minsk in 1920-1930s. Swan Lake,
performed by K. Muller, was the first show on the stage of the new theatre. By 1940, Grand was
added to the theatre's name to indicate its expansion. The performances by the theatre
company during the "Decade of Belarusian Art" in Moscow in June 1940 was a great success
which included the first Belarusian ballet, The Nightingale composed by Mikhail Kroshner. The
theatre building was among the few in Minsk that was not destroyed in the Second World War
despite heavy shelling and bombing.
In the 2000s the building was renovated and reopened in 2009. Many sculptures were added
around the theatre, its stage and audience space were expanded. Modern lighting and motion
equipment was added while adhering to the original design.
Among the stagers of the productions of the Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus one can find such
outstanding masters of ballet and opera as Nikita Dolgushin, Andris Liepa, Vladimir Vasiliev,
Neeme Kuningas, Plamen Kartaloff, representatives of the George Balanchine Trust and
Kylian Productions BV. In 2009-2017 over 40 productions premiered at the theatre. Today its
repertoire comprises 71 titles. The theatre’s productions invariably win honourable domestic
and international prizes.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Emergency phone numbers in Minsk
Rapid Emergency Response Call-line 101
Police 102
Ambulance 103
Pharmacies Information 169
Airport Information Desk 106
Taxi Services:
135
152
161
7788
7500
Note: the average tariff for a cab in Minsk varies from 0,55 to 0,85 new Belarusian
roubles (BYN) per kilometre with a fixed fee for boarding – up to 5 BYN (with up to
3 kilometres of travel included in the fee). It is best to call a cab via phone, as you
can enquire about the price of travel in advance. Some taxies are equipped with
credit card terminals, but you have to warn the operator in advance when calling for the
cab.
Average exchange rates (for general idea only):
1 EUR = 2,1 BYN 1 USD = 1,9 BYN