Mogilev is the main city of the Eastern Belarus on the Dnieper river. This is where the Main Military Headquarters of the Russian emperor Nickolas II were situated in 1915, the place where the emperor abdicated and was subsequently arrested in 1917. In the 30-s the transfer of the capital of BSSR from Minsk to Mogilev was being planned which is confirmed by the fact that the twin building of the Minsk Government House can be found in the centre of Mogilyov. In 1941 during World War II the famous defense of the city took place which subsequently saved Moscow.
City tour of Mogilev
During the tour you will see:
— Railway Station square with a remarkable 19th century building of the railway station. The place is connected wit the tragic fate of the last Russian emperor Nicolas II. It was to this station that he arrived as a Commander — in — Chief of the Russian Army in August 23,1915 and it was also from here that he left as an ordinary colonel Romanov after his abdication in 1917;
— walk along Leninskaya (former “Vetranaya” or Big Garden) street now known as Mogilyov “Arbat” among the locals. 2/3 of the 61 buildings is of an architectural value. Among the celebrated buildings are the 18th century Archbishop’s Palace and a number of beautiful mansions of the rich with ground floors occupied by various shops;
— from Leninskaya street walk to Square of Stars with its famous for a modern sculpture of an astrologer. Touch it and make a wish, they say it will certainly come true;
— drive to St.Nickolas Convent which includes a remarkable St. Nickolas church famous for its delicate, crochet — like wooden iconostasis. This is also where the icon – portrait of the last Russian emperor Nicolas II is kept. Worth visiting is also St. Stanislaval Cathedral famous for its exterior frescoes made in a picturesque manner;
- see some other famous buildings such as the Mogilyov Regional Drama theatre which have seen a lot of celebrities including members of the royal family;
— see a building of the City Executive Committee which is accommodated in the twin building of Minsk Government House. Have you noticed any differences between the two? Probably not and in fact at the end of your tour you will certainly realize that Mogilev is a worthy competitor to the capital itself
Mogilev Regional Art Museum named after P.Maslennikov
The collection is put in the building which is the monument of architecture of the beginning of 19th century. Belarusian folk art is of a great artistic value and includes the works of the unique Belarusian icon painting based on the harmonic connection of the Eastern and Western Arts influenced by the local character.140 paintings represent realistic art of the 17th -19th centuries.The museum bears the name of Petr Maslennikov, native of the Mogilvov region, graduate of the celebrated Vitebsk Art School, St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, People’s artist of Belarus, artist- producer in the Bolshoy Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic Belarus. The Gallery represents the artist’s 125 paintings as well as sketches of the decorations and costumes as well as his personal belongings.
Address:23, Mironova ulitsa, Mogilev,Mogilev reg. 221038, Belarus
Tel: + 375 222 22 07 49
Fax: + 375 222 22 01
Mogilev Museum of Ethnography
300 exhibits of history and culture: archeological findings, coins, votive crosses, icons, items of everyday life, ethnographical collections, military weapons reflecting Lithuanian, Polish and Russian periods in the history of the region. The latest ethnographical collection of the second half of the 20th century is one of the finest examples of the interaction of different cultures.
Address: 1, Sovetskaya Ploshchad, Mogilev, Mogilev reg. 212030, Belarus
Tel: + 375 222 14 50
Fax: + 375 222 01 20
