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Borisov(Belarus. Barysaў) is a city in the Republic of Belarus, the administrative center of the Borisov district of the Minsk region. The territory of the city is 46 km². The population of the city is 143,051 people (as of January 1, 2018). It stands on the Berezina River, 77 km from.

Borisov. Day of Belarusian Literature. Artistic sleeve 2008. Monument to the founder of the city, Prince Boris, against the backdrop of the station and Borisovsky Resurrection Cathedral, the city’s coat of arms. Artist Mikola Ryzhiy.

Statistical information

Borisov is a large industrial city in the Minsk region. In Borisov there are about 40 plants and factories, about 20 joint ventures, 700 trade and public catering enterprises of all forms of ownership. Public education in Borisov includes 24 secondary schools, a lyceum, three gymnasiums, a polytechnic college, and three specialized secondary schools. educational institutions, three vocational schools, music, art and choreography schools. There are four newspapers published by three editors. In 2006, industrial enterprises produced products in current prices worth 1,200 billion rubles.

History of the city

First mention in chronicles

In Lithuanian chronicles the city of Borisov is mentioned under the year 1102. “In 1102, Prince Boris Vseslavich went to the Yatvingians and, having defeated them, returned and built a city in his name...” The city arose at the confluence of the Tsina and Boriska rivers and was named after the Polotsk prince Boris (Rogvold) Vseslavich.

The first mention of the city in the Laurentian Chronicle dates back to 1127, and in the Ipatiev Chronicle to 1128, as a fortress of the Principality of Polotsk. The first settlement burned down as a result of a strong fire, as evidenced by archaeological excavations, but was later rebuilt in its original location. In the 14th century, Borisov was moved to the east, where its tributary Skha flows into the Berezina. A tree-earth fortress was built on this site.

The emergence of a new city

The new city arose 4 km downstream of the river, southeast of the original location. On the left bank of the Berezina at the confluence of the Prilya River with it, on an island measuring 200x300 m, a wooden castle was built in the 12th century, which existed until the 18th century. The castle was a wooden-earth fortification surrounded by a deep moat with water with an area of ​​about 2 hectares. Over time, the buildings expanded. In the middle of the 19th century, a new brick standard prison castle was built on the site of the rotten buildings of the castle. At the moment, there are the remains of a building here, which is classified as an object of historical and cultural value, as evidenced by the installed memorial sign.

As part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania

Thanks to geographical location By the middle of the 13th century, Borisov was one of the famous trade and craft centers. At the end of the 13th century, Borisov became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It is listed in the chronicle “List of Russian cities near and far” (late 14th century). In 1563, Borisov received Magdeburg Law from Grand Duke Sigismund, which freed the city's residents from feudal duties and gave them the right to self-government.

As part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

From 1569, after the signing of the Union of Lublin, Borisov until the 18th century was within the boundaries of the Polish-Lithuanian state - the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In 1662, the Austrian diplomat and traveler Meyerberg Augustin passed through the city, who left a description of the architecture, life of the inhabitants and the surrounding area of ​​Borisov.

Numerous wars repeatedly ravaged and devastated Borisov. At the beginning of the 15th century, the internecine struggle of princes Jagiello, Zhigimont and Svidrigailo almost completely destroyed the city.

In June 1655, near Borisov, Prince Baryatinsky Yuri Nikitich, at the head of a two-thousandth advanced regiment, defeated a detachment of Lithuanian troops.

During the war between the Muscovite kingdom and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth of 1654-1667. it was occupied several times either by Moscow troops or by the troops of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (see the siege of Borisov). It also suffered seriously during the Northern War of 1700-1721.

In 1792, King Stanislaw Poniatowski of Poland granted the city coat of arms.

As part of the Russian Empire

Included Russian Empire Together with the Belarusian lands, Borisov entered after the second partition of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1793, becoming a county town.

On January 22, 1796, the city’s coat of arms was approved (law No. 17435), slightly different from the previous one. At the top of the shield is the Minsk coat of arms. At the bottom is the coat of arms given by King Stanislaus Augustus: two towers with a gate between them, set in a silver field, and above them one can see St. Apostle Peter standing on a cloud, who in his right hand holds the keys to heaven, the entrance to which is symbolized by the towers with gates. The coat of arms contains religious Christian symbolism.

The Patriotic War of 1812 left a deep mark on the history of the city. The Berezina crossing near Borisov, according to historians, became the darkest page in the history of Napoleon's wars. The French still use the word “Berezina” (French Bérézina or bérézina) as a synonym for complete failure and disaster.

Monuments near the village of Studenka and on Brilevsky field talk about events 200 years ago. In Borisov itself, the remains of a Russian bastion fortress, built on the right bank of the Berezina on the eve of the War of 1812, have been preserved. Batteries - first historical monument in Borisov, taken under state protection in 1926. In 1985, a memorial sign was installed here.

As part of the USSR

In November 1917, Soviet power was established in Borisov. Since 1918, the city has been occupied by German troops, in March 1918 it was declared part of the Belarusian People's Republic, but already on December 2, 1918, after the departure of the Germans, it was occupied by troops of the RSFSR and became part of the Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic, and on February 27, 1919, became part of the Lithuanian-Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1919-1920 was occupied by Polish troops. On March 18, 1921, according to the Treaty of Riga, the territory of the BPR was divided between Poland and the RSFSR, Borisov became Soviet. Since 1924, Borisov has been the center of the BSSR region.

At the beginning of July 1941, stubborn battles took place in the Borisov area between the 1st Moscow Division of the Red Army and Wehrmacht units. Between July 2, 1941 and July 1, 1944, the German occupation authorities created 6 death camps in the city, in which more than 33 thousand people died. The Jews of the city were driven into a ghetto by the Nazis and almost all were killed.

In the battles for Borisov in 1944, the troops of the 3rd Belorussian Front distinguished themselves, 13 military units and formations were awarded the honorary name “Borisov”. On Borisov land, 29 people became Heroes of the Soviet Union, including the party organizer of the tank company P.N. Rak. In honor of the crew of P. Rak, a monument was erected in the city - an IS-2 tank.

On the city banner is the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st degree.

As part of the Republic of Belarus

Since 1991, after the collapse of the USSR, Borisov belongs to.

Architecture and construction

At the beginning of the 19th century, the first stone buildings appeared in Borisov. In 1806, with the completion of construction Berezinskaya water system, which connected the Dnieper and Western Dvina rivers into a single transport line through the Berezina, Borisov turned into a port and shipbuilding center on the Berezina and began to play an important role in trade relations between Belarusian cities.

Shukhov water tower in Borisov

In 1823, construction of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was completed. This is the oldest building of religious architecture preserved in the city. The old square, surrounded by shopping arcades, has retained the characteristic features of 19th-century buildings. Fairs were held in this square twice a year.

In 1871, a railway ran through Borisov, a railway station was built, and the industrial development of the city spread to the right bank of the Berezina River. Now here is the administrative cultural and industrial center of the city, the main residential areas.

In 1927, a hyperboloid water tower was built in Borisov according to the design of Vladimir Grigorievich Shukhov.

Population

• 1795 - 1,600 people
• 1887 - 17,737 people, including 10,300 Jews and 6,264 Orthodox
• 1907 - 18,055 people
• 1959 - 59,300 people
• 1969 - 77,000 people
• 1970 - 84,000 people
• 1991 - 150,200 people
• 1996 - 156,000 people
• 1997 - 159,300 people
• 2005 - 146,639 people
• 2006 - 146,677 people
• 2007 - 147,031 people
• 2008 - 147,529 people
• 2009 - 147,200 people
• 2013 - 145,659 people
• 2015 - 144,945 people

Streets

There are about 270 streets in the city. The longest of them are: Lopatina, III International, Gagarin, Chapaev, Revolution Avenue, Krasnoarmeyskaya, Zavodskaya, Sennaya, Dymki, Normandy-Niemen regiment, Dneprovskaya, Dauman, Stroiteley. There is one avenue in the city (Revolution).

Economy

The industrial potential is significant. It is represented by 40 enterprises in the fields of mechanical engineering and metalworking, instrument making, chemical, woodworking, pharmaceutical, production of crystal glassware, plastic products, matches and many other goods:

• JSC "BATE" for the production of starters and generators for engines.
• Borisov Automobile Repair Plant
• OJSC "Borisov Plant of Aggregates" - production of turbochargers
• JSC "140th Repair Plant" - repair of armored vehicles
• OJSC "2566 radio-electronic weapons repair plant" - repair of weapons and military equipment Air defense, as well as other complex radio-electronic equipment and military products
• PRUE "Borisov Crystal Factory named after. Dzerzhinsky" - production of crystal tableware, decorative crystal products, as well as medical products (medical glass tube, syringe-filled ampoules, bottles for medicines)
• OJSC "Borisov plant "Autohydraulic booster" - hydraulic steering systems
• OJSC "Borisov Medical Preparations Plant"
• JSC "Borisovdrev" production of matches, plywood and MDF
• OJSC "Borisov Meat Processing Plant"
• SJSC "BelGee" (Belarusian-Chinese car assembly enterprise)

In 2009, industrial enterprises produced products worth 2,150 billion rubles.

Public transport

Urban public transport represented by buses and minibuses. City routes are served by buses of the following brands: MAZ-103, MAZ-105, MAZ-203, Neman-5201. The city has 31 bus routes served by large buses and 20 routes served by minibuses.

Sport

Main sports facilities in Borisov:

• Borisov Arena, capacity 13,126 spectators (football), cost 60 million US dollars.
• City Stadium, capacity 5,402 spectators (football)
• Sports center (swimming, mini-football, basketball, volleyball)
• BGOUOR stadium (football, artificial turf)
• Sports and recreation complex (swimming, mini-football, basketball, volleyball, billiards)

Teams representing Borisov in various sports:

• BATE (Belarusian football championship)
• "Borisov-900" (Belarusian mini-football championship)
• "Berezina" (Belarusian basketball championship)
• BATE-BGUFK (Belarusian volleyball championship)
• BATE (Belarus Beach Soccer Championship)

Twin Cities

Honorary citizens

Below is a list of holders of the title “Honorary Citizen of the City of Borisov”:

Gallery

Monument to Prince Boris and Resurrection Cathedral



Bell tower of the Resurrection Cathedral



Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary



Church of the Nativity



Railway station



Central Square



Museum of Local Lore



Shukhov Tower in Borisov, 1927

See also

• Borisov Castle
• Borisov ghetto

Notes

1. Chairman of the district executive committee
2. Geography of the Borisov region - Official website of the Borisov region.
3. Population as of January 1, 2018 and the average annual population for 2017 in the Republic of Belarus by regions, districts, cities and towns. // National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus. - Mn., 2018.
4. Gorodetskaya I. L., Levashov E. A.// Russian names of residents: Dictionary-reference book. - M.: AST, 2003. - P. 54. - 363 p. - 5000 copies. - ISBN 5-17-016914-0.
5. Table of distances between cities of the Republic of Belarus. belaruscity.net. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
6. Kurbatov O. A. Essays on the development of tactics of the Russian cavalry “hundred service” from the middle of the 16th century. until the middle of the 17th century. // Military archeology. Issue 2.: Slavic Encyclopedia: XVII century (author-compiler V.V. Boguslavsky). - Moscow: Olma-press, 2004. - T. 2 (N-Ya). - P. 671.
7. FamiliarÉchec complet de quelque chose; défaite catastrophique de quelqu'un: Une berézina électorale. bérézina ou Bérézina (French). Dictionnaire Larousse. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
8. Only Chubais will save the Shukhov Tower in Borisov - ex-press.by
9. Borysow // Napoleon Rouba. Przewodnik po Litwe i Białejrusi. - Wilno, 1909; - Gdańsk, 1995
10. - article from the Great Soviet Encyclopedia.
11. National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus: Regions of the Republic of Belarus in figures 2005-2011.
12. Results of the 2009 census "Population of the Republic of Belarus: its size and composition" (Volume 2)
13. Population as of January 1, 2015 and the average annual population for 2014 in the Republic of Belarus in the context of regions, districts, cities, urban-type settlements // National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus. - Mn., 2015.
14. A new fitness and health center has opened in Borisov on the street. Chapaeva
15. Famous people of Borisov region - borlib.by (inaccessible link - story) . www.borlib.by. Retrieved October 28, 2016. Archived November 7, 2016.

Literature

• Voeikov A. I. Borisov, city // Encyclopedic Dictionary of Brockhaus and Efron: in 86 volumes (82 volumes and 4 additional). - St. Petersburg. , 1890-1907.
• Matselski M. A. Barysaў and yago Akrug ў the end of the 13th century - the beginning of the 19th century // Drutsk and Barysaў. Yes, the anniversary of old-timers.― Mn., 2002. P. 101-130.
• Nasevich V. L. Barysava at the clock of the Vyalikag of the Principality of Lithuania // Dzevyats' stagodzya of Barysava. ― Minsk, 2002. S. 26 - 37.
• Minsk region (Republic of Belarus): General geographical atlas: M 1:200,000 / Ed. G. G. Naumenko. State Committee on Property of the Republic of Belarus.. - Minsk: RUE "Belkartografiya", 2008. - 48 p. - 10,000 copies. - ISBN 978-985-508-054-2.(region)

Links

• Borisov District Executive Committee - official website
• Sights of Borisov with addresses on the website Globe of Belarus
• Articles on the history of Borisov

A city of forty plants and factories, where world football stars visit with enviable regularity and where a real poltergeist was officially recorded - this is Borisov, the administrative center of the Borisov region.

Borisov is located in the Minsk region, 70 kilometers northeast of the capital on both banks of the Berezina River. 30 kilometers north of Borisov is the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve, included in the list of wetlands of international importance subject to the Ramsar Convention.

Five reasons to visit Borisov

1. Enter the manor house of a millionaire and collector - Borisov landowner Ivan Kolodeev

Wooden building built in 1875 near railway station on a high hill above the Berezina, miraculously survived the First world war, the Soviet-Polish War and the Great Patriotic War. Nowadays the house houses several exhibitions. Qualified guides will tell you about the difficult vicissitudes of the Napoleonic army crossing the Berezina. You can also see copies of engravings from Kolodeev’s extensive collection, which is kept in the State historical museum Russian Federation. The “hall of generals” contains portraits of Russian and French military leaders who participated in the military campaign of 1812, and the exhibition hall contains more than seven dozen paintings by painters born in or near Borisov. If you notify us of your arrival in advance, you can count on lunch or dinner in the cozy living room of the manor house.

2. Take a selfie on the square of the 900th anniversary of Borisov against the backdrop of the monument to the founder of the city, Prince Boris

The monument to the son of the Polotsk prince Vseslav the Magician, glorified in “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign,” was sculpted by the sculptor, laureate of the State Prize of Belarus, Professor Anatoly Artimovich. On the same square in the Old Town, you can take a photo at the house of Aunt Seina, under whose tutelage six representatives officially worked at the beginning of the 20th century the oldest profession. In the neighboring house later there was a revolutionary committee, a district police force, and also the editorial office of Izvestia of the Borisov Council of Deputies.” The newspaper was edited by Borisov dentist David Rosenblum, who arrived from Swiss emigration in the same sealed carriage with Vladimir Lenin. Unfortunately, there are no memorial plaques on these historical buildings yet, but if you ask, they will show you.

3. Hang a padlock on the fence of the pedestrian bridge across the Berezina as a sign of eternal love or friendship with someone, and throw the key into the water

If there is a lock, love or friendship in at the moment no, there is no need to despair. You can admire to your heart’s content the wonderful views of the river, as well as the two parts of Borisov, the left bank, which old-timers still call the Old Town, and the more modern one on the right bank, called, although very rarely, Novo-Borisov.

4. Look into the art gallery of Borisov native Valery Shkaruba

This master of landscape, recognized in Belarus and abroad, donated 30 of his canvases to the city, including the painting “Meditation” from the “Eternal” cycle, which was awarded the State Prize of Belarus in 2002. The art gallery is located at Central Square cities.

5. For lovers paranormal phenomena there is a reason to carefully walk along Baturin Street without attracting attention

Here is a private mansion in which, in the summer of 1988, according to the official report of the head of the Borisov police, Colonel Shibalko, a real poltergeist was recorded. Over the course of several days, in addition to a large group of law enforcement officers, the head of the propaganda and agitation department of the Minsk regional committee of the Communist Party of Belarus, together with the secretary of the Borisov city committee, as well as representatives of the Academy of Sciences visited the house. A few days later, the “noisy spirit” ceased to confuse the inhabitants and guests, but the mysterious incident gained all-Union fame.

Story

According to the Russian historian Vasily Tatishchev, in 1102 “Boris Vseslavovich of Polotsk went to the Yatvingians, and having defeated them, and returning, he built the city of Borisov in his own name and populated it with people.” Although the first reliable mention of the city as a fortress of the Principality of Polotsk in the Laurentian Chronicle dates back to 1127, with the light hand of Tatishchev it was 1102 that became the generally accepted date for the founding of the city.

At the end of the 13th century, Borisov became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1563, he received Magdeburg Law from Grand Duke Sigismund, which freed residents from feudal obligations and gave them the right to self-government. On August 10, 1565, the city was granted a coat of arms: on a silver field there is a gate with two towers, above which is an image of St. Peter with keys. From 1569 until the end of the 18th century, Borisov was located within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In 1793, the city acquired the status of one of the district centers of the Russian Empire.

During its existence, Borisov was repeatedly destroyed by conquerors from both the West and the East. In June 1655, the city was captured and burned by the troops of the Moscow state. In November 1812, French and Russian troops fought here, and the famous Berezinsky crossing of Napoleon’s army took place not far from Borisov. On the eve of it, the French emperor spent a day in a city that was included in the historical chronicles of many European countries. Hitler did not escape Borisov either. In August 1941, the Fuhrer flew here twice for meetings with the command of Army Group Center, at which plans for an attack on Moscow were discussed. After the liberation by Soviet troops in July 1944, the city had to be rebuilt from ruins.

The rapid growth of the city's industry and population began in the second half of the 19th century, when the Moscow-Brest Railway passed through it. Borisov found himself at the intersection of two transport arteries, water and railway. It continued to grow and develop until the end of the 20th century, becoming the most big city and the industrial center of the Minsk region.

What to see

Despite its centuries-old history, due to the hard times of war, practically no ancient architectural monuments have been preserved, and, nevertheless, there are many sights in Borisov that are worth seeing. The oldest stone building in the city is the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose construction was completed in 1823. Local historians believe that the wooden Old Believer Church of the Intercession is even older and was built in the 18th century.

Visitors to the city are usually interested in the "Batteries" - the impressive remains of the bridgehead, which began to be erected on the eve of Napoleon's invasion in 1811. In 1926, a decision was made to recognize the Batteries as a historical monument.

As is typical throughout Belarus, churches of different faiths in Borsov peacefully coexist with each other. Almost opposite the church is the building of what was once the largest synagogue in Borisov, which has now lost its religious purpose. A little further away, in the center of the market square, which is surrounded by brick shopping arcades built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, stands the Holy Resurrection Cathedral. It was erected in pseudo-Russian style in 1876 on the site of a burnt wooden church. Not far from the railway station stands one of the two hyperboloid water towers remaining in Belarus, built in 1927 according to the design of engineer Shukhov. Today there are only eleven of them in the world.

Another striking attraction of the city is relatively young. This is the Borisov Arena football stadium; the first match was played here in May 2014. The stadium was designed by Slovenian architects and resembles a landing “flying saucer” from a science fiction film.

The BATE football team made Borisov famous in modern Europe. However, we should not forget about the plant that gave its name to the football club - the Borisov Automotive and Tractor Electrical Equipment Plant was the largest enterprise in its industry during the USSR. In addition to BATE, there are about forty industrial enterprises in the city that have a long history. These are factories of medical preparations, plastic products, “Avtohydrousilitel”, “Ekran”, “Polimiz”, “Lesohimik” and others. After gaining independence, several successful production projects were also implemented practically from scratch. For example, the KAMAKO joint venture, which produces mayonnaise and ketchup familiar to every housewife, as well as the Pozhsnab plant, which produces special automotive equipment for Belarusian and Russian rescuers.

In the Borisov Central Regional Library named after Ivan Kolodeev, international Kolodeev Readings are held annually at the end of November. Researchers from Belarus, Russia and France give reports and messages on the topic of the War of 1812.

As a rule, at the same time every year in Borisov at the “Batteries”, uniformists from military-historical clubs of various European countries reconstruct the battle between units of the Russian army, commanded by the Frenchman Karl Lambert, and the Napoleonic army, led by a native of Poland, Jan Dombrowski. During the bloody and fierce battle, General Lambert was seriously wounded and died a few days later. However, his subordinates completed the task: the Russians managed to knock out the soldiers of the Great Army from the bridgehead, forcing them to retreat to the left bank of the Berezina.

Famous personalities

Among people from Borisov large number outstanding scientists, military leaders, artists, athletes, statesmen. These are hundreds of names known not only in our country. And these names are not always associated with Borisov. But it was here that the future Chief of the General Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces, Colonel General Chaim Laskov, was born, as well as the Chief of Staff of the 1st Army of the Polish Army, Ivan Rotkevich. During the years of study of his father, the future Minister of Foreign Affairs of the USSR, it was in Borisov that Anatoly Gromyko, a scientist who at one time headed the Institute of African Studies, was born.

Borisov – small homeland outstanding cardiac surgeon, academician Yuri Ostrovsky, People's Artist of the BSSR, sculptor Anatoly Anikeichik, announcer Ilya Kurgan, bard Ales Kamotsky, actress Lyubva Virolainen and comedian Vadim Galygin, political and statesman of modern Russia Anatoly Chubais, winner of the Swedish Academy Prize, writer Inga-Lisa Lindqvist. Here a duet of Borisov residents Alexandra Kirsanova and Konstantin Drapezo formed, who represented Belarus for the first time at Eurovision. Future Olympic champions Oleg Logvin, Alexey Abalmasov, Andrey Aryamnov set their first records in this city.

Where to stay

The largest hotel "Berezina" is located on Revolution Avenue next to the railway station. One of the most famous hotels in the city belongs to the Borisov meat processing plant (Gorky St., 107).

Literally one and a half kilometers from the city limits in the middle of the forest there is the Dudinka City Hotel. There is another hotel nearby - the Bivak club-estate. These two hotels are an ideal option for tourists by car - parking is free. But if you come without a car, take a taxi, the prices are quite reasonable.

On the website booking.com you can also find comfortable apartments in different areas of the city.

Where to eat

The most popular restaurant among those who are young or do not consider themselves old is, of course, the Irish Pub (Vatutina St., 32a). Older people may prefer “Royal Hunt” (62 Krasnoznamennaya St.), which belongs to the Borisov meat processing plant. Restaurant "Fabrika" (Dauman St., 78) is famous for its bowling alley and billiards. There are many establishments, they are located mainly on the central streets of the city.

The city has a modern cinema "October" (103 Gagarin St.) with two halls for 250 and 50 seats, as well as a small 5D video hall, where you can unnoticed cross the line between the real world and the world of cinema. The national theater group “Vidarys” works on a permanent basis in Borisov, delighting with premieres several times a season on the stage of the Small Hall of the city Palace of Culture (49 Revolution Avenue). The large hall of this Palace is regularly available for private performances by visiting guest performers; famous performers often perform here. In summer, a pleasant holiday is guaranteed by the Park of Culture and Recreation. Gorky.

What to bring from Borisov

Not far from the railway station and the Berezina hotel on the main street of the city there is an art salon “Bokart” (Revolyutsii Ave., 19). There you can buy handicrafts made by local artists and craftsmen made of ceramics, glass, wood, and straw as souvenirs of Borisov. Borisov painters also sell their canvases here. There are souvenir departments in large stores: House of Trade (Revolution Avenue, 35), Vesta department store (Gagarina St., 105a).

How to get there

Transport links between Minsk and Borisov are very convenient. Most budget option– regional economy class trains. Some trains cover the distance in just over an hour, while others that make more stops take an hour and a half. The schedule can be viewed on the website of the Belarusian railway. The disadvantage of this option is that only seven electric trains depart per day in the direction of Borisov, and accordingly, the same number back. Business class trains are more comfortable, but the ticket there costs more than twice as much. They will take you to Borisov in less than an hour. You can quickly and relatively comfortably get from the capital to Borisov by rail on passing trains of international lines, if there are free seats.

And yet the most popular message option is minibuses and buses. They depart from the Vostok metro station (area of ​​the Dana Mall shopping center) from six in the morning to ten in the evening every ten to fifteen minutes. The fare is slightly lower than in business class trains. Driving takes an average of one hour.

The text was prepared by Pavel Mogilin.

The city of Borisov is more than 900 years old, and it is considered a fairly ancient city with a rich and eventful history. There have been many wars on the territory of Belarus. Borisov is not deprived in this sense. Therefore, in this city you will not find attractions more than 200 years old. Now let's take a walk around the city (we will show the city in both winter and summer).

We start our walk from the railway station and the city gates, into the depths of which Revolution Avenue goes.

If we turn left, we will find a small market. There are shopping arcades made of white containers and an indoor market where they sell food.

The Shukhov water tower has a special design. There are only 12 such towers in the whole world.

The city park will shelter you in the shade on benches along the long alley.

If you come to the city in winter, then walking around the courtyards you usually see such pictures.

The central square of the city is very spacious. Many establishments are located in neighboring buildings.

Borisov is a very clean city. We are constantly convinced of this, no matter which city street we end up on.

City stadium where famous Belarusian football players from the BATE club play. Read more on the page

And if you are curious to look into some of the courtyards, you can see interesting objects, apparently small businesses of local residents.

I have never been able to visit the local history museum, but they always talk about the cannon nearby. This is a real French cannon that was taken out of the Berezina River.

All that was left of the batteries that were supposed to protect the city from the French were ravines and a small monument.

AND footbridge leads us to Old Borisov. In total, the river is crossed by 3 bridges - pedestrian, road and railway. Near one of them, the city is guarded by a T-34 tank, thanks to which the liberation of the city began during the war.

The Resurrection Cathedral is the main attraction of the city of Borisov. You can see his image on some posters, calendars and placards. It has stood on this site since 1874, and in 2011 the building was reconstructed. And next to it is a monument to the mighty prince and founder of the city Boris.

The Staroborisovsky market is located nearby, and the streets are surrounded by low-rise old buildings from the 19th century.

Perhaps after the walk you will want to stay in the city until the next day, find daily apartment Can .

Borisov is a city in the Minsk region, the administrative center of the Borisov region (Republic of Belarus). Urban area - 4597 hectares. Population 178.3 thousand inhabitants (together with the village of Staroborisov, the village of Pchelnik, the village of Gora, the village of Ugly and the village of Ostrov). It stands on the Berezina River. Area: 46 km². Population: 178.3 thousand people (2011). Agglomeration: 191.3 thousand. Coordinates: 54°14′00″ N. w. 28°30′00″ E. d. Time zone: UTC+3. Telephone code: +375 177. Postal code: 222120. Postal codes: 22251. Vehicle code: 5.

Borisov Map

History of Borisov

The city of Borisov is mentioned in the chronicles of 1102. In the 12th century, a wooden castle was erected on the territory of the current city, which existed until the 18th century. A very favorable location was chosen for the city. In the middle of the 13th century, Borisov was a famous trade and craft center.

In the 13th century the city became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Borisov received the right to Magdeburgsok in 1563 from Prince Sigismund. Residents of the city were freed from feudal duties. From 1569 until the 18th century, Borisov was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The city repeatedly suffered from wars. Borisov suffered very heavy damage during the Northern War. After the second division of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (1793), Borisov became part of the Russian Empire.

Soviet power in the city was established in 1917. Since 1924 it has been the center of the region.

Borisov today

Borisov is an industrial city of the Republic of Belarus. On the territory of the city there are about 40 enterprises in the industries of metalworking, mechanical engineering, instrument making, woodworking, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, production of plastic products, crystal glassware, and matches. Large enterprises of the city: OJSC "BATE", "Borisov Plant of Aggregates", "140th Repair Plant", "2566 Plant for the Repair of Radio-Electronic Weapons", "Borisov Plant Avtohydrousilitel", "Borisov Plant of Medical Preparations", "Borisovdrev", " Borisov meat processing plant.

Passengers are transported by buses and minibuses.

Sights of Borisov

The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1823) is the oldest religious building in the city.

An interesting example of provincial architecture, preserved from the 19th century, is Old Square.

The city is home to one of the world's first hyperboloid structures. The steel openwork mesh tower is a unique architectural monument, but is in disrepair.

Borisov is one of the oldest Belarusian cities. It was founded in 1102 by the Polotsk prince Boris Vseslavich on the left bank of the Berezina River and named after him. Soon it becomes a fortress of the Principality of Polotsk. Its historical purpose - patrol - was reflected in the city coat of arms given to it in 1792: two watchtowers with the gates open between them, which symbolized steadfastness, inaccessibility and an open path for good neighborliness and trade.

Due to its geographical location, by the middle of the 13th century Borisov was one of the famous trade and craft centers. At the end of the century, it was a city within the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, from 1569, after the signing of the Union of Lublin, until the end of the 18th century, it was within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, then from 1793 Borisov was a district town of the Russian Empire.

In wars and internecine struggles, Borisov land repeatedly became a battlefield, the fortress and settlements were devastated and burned. This was the case during the campaigns of the Lithuanian prince Vitovt against Orsha and Vitebsk, against Smolensk and Pskov in 1395-1425. This was the case in 1430-1431, when there was a struggle for grand-ducal power between Jagiello, Svidrigailo and Sigismund. Borisov suffered especially hard in the wars of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Russia in 1507, 1514, 1519 and 1534.

In 1563, Borisov received “Magdeburg law”, i.e. the right to self-government, the city became the center of the eldership, and was part of the Orsha district of the Vilna voivodeship.

From 1569, after the signing of the Union of Lublin, Borisov was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth until the second half of the 18th century. This period is notable for the process of forced Polization of the Orthodox population of the Borisov region. Uniatism was introduced. In many places in the Borisov district, the population opposed forced Polishization and prevented the construction of churches and Uniate churches. At the beginning of the 18th century, Borisov witnessed the events of the Northern War between Russia and Sweden. Near Borisov, the troops of King Charles XII crossed the Berezina.

After the second partition of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1793, Borisov became a district town.

For many centuries, the Borisov lands passed from one owner to another. This was the Vilna voivode Jan Glebovich, the princes Kazanovsky, Sluzhkov, Oginsky, Radziwill, and finally, the great princes from the house of Romanov.

The Patriotic War of 1812 left a deep mark on the history of the city. Here, 15 km northwest of Borisov on the Berezina River near the village of Studenka, Napoleon’s army was defeated. At the crossing site, on the right and left banks of the Berezina, monuments to Russian and French soldiers were erected. In the city itself, from the time of the Patriotic War, the remains of an artillery battery of Russian troops have been preserved.

The most significant events in the economic, social and political life of the Borisov region began with mid-19th century. The 60s of the 19th century in Belarus were marked by the strengthening of the revolutionary movement. In 1863, an uprising began under the leadership of K. Kalinovsky. During this period, peasant unrest in Borisov district was led by Borisov resident Anton Trusov. One of the new streets in the city is now named after him.

A big event for the city was the construction of the Moscow-Brest Railway through Borisov. On November 16, 1871, the first locomotives were running. On the right bank of the Berezina, near the railway station, the village of Novo-Borisov arose, which in 1900 connected with Borisov long wooden bridge. With the construction of the railway, industry began to develop rapidly, especially in Novo-Borisov. Among the largest enterprises were the Victoria and Berezina match factories, the Papyrus paper factory, a glass factory, several sawmills, breweries, a tobacco factory, and a shipyard. Samples of products from the glass factory, the Papyrus factory and the match factory were exhibited at international fairs and received awards.

The Borisov steamships had a good reputation. At the beginning of the 19th century, the Berezinskaya water system was built, which connected the Dnieper and Western Dvina and connected the basins of the Black and Baltic seas. The city becomes a major river port, a shipbuilding center in the Minsk province and occupies a significant place in trade relations with the cities of the Baltic states and Ukraine. In Belarus, only here at the end of the 19th century were steam ships built. In 1892-1896, 14 river steamers were launched from the shipyard slipways onto the Berezina, which were even delivered to Kremenchug.

From the Borisov railway station, through the forest on the right side of the river, they cut a path into the city, lined it with cobblestones and called Prince Trubetskoy Avenue (named after the Minsk governor). Now this is the main avenue of the city - Revolution Avenue. The buildings were initially made of wood, but at the beginning of the 20th century, brick houses began to be built.

In November 1917, Soviet power was established in Borisov. Since February 1918, the city was occupied by the Germans, and in 1919-1920. - Polish troops. The events of these years are reminiscent of the monument to Sergo Ordzhonikidze, who conducted military reconnaissance on the streets of the city occupied by the White Poles.

After the liberation of the city and region, a period of restoration, reconstruction of industry and agriculture. In the 30s and 40s, a number of new enterprises were built in Borisov. In 1934, they began to produce musical instruments. The Comintern plant grew out of the woodworking factories. The bakery and meat processing plant, the Krasny Metalist and Proletarsky Molot plants, the rosin plant (now Lesokhimik OJSC) are also the brainchild of those years.

However, peaceful life did not last long. The Great Patriotic War began. Borisov was occupied by the Nazis. During the war, 33 thousand Borisov residents died. But, despite the brutal terror, the city did not submit to the enemy. There were 17 underground groups operating in the city, and partisans waged a courageous fight against the enemy in the forests of the Borisov region.

On July 1, 1944, troops of the 3rd Belorussian Front under the command of Army General I.D. Chernyakhovsky liberated the city of Borisov. For the courage and heroism shown by Borisov residents during the war, Borisov was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st degree (1985)

By the beginning of the 50s, the destroyed national economy had been largely restored in the city and region. In subsequent years, Borisov changed significantly. The city was rebuilt and became prettier. New industrial enterprises, schools, health care and cultural institutions were built. And today Borisov is the largest industrial center with a population of more than 150 thousand people, and together with the population, the population of the Borisov region is about 200 thousand people.

Alexander Medeltsov