Pyershamayski District (Belarusian: Першамайскі, Russian: Первомайский) is an administrative subdivision of the city of Minsk, Belarus. It was named after the First of May.[1]
Pyershamayski (Першамайскі) | |
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 Coat of arms | |
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| Country |  Belarus |
| Voblast |  Minsk |
| Municipality |  Minsk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.4 km2 (10.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | 213,985 |
| • Density | 8,105/km2 (20,990/sq mi) |
| District number | 3 |
| Website | Official website |
GeographyEdit
The district is situated in the north-eastern area of the city and borders with Savyetski and Partyzanski districts.
Main sightsEdit
The National Library of Belarus is located in the district. Its octagonal structure is present in the coat of arms. In Chelyuskinites Park the "Children's Railroad" is located.
TransportEdit
The district is served by the Maskoŭskaja subway line. It is also crossed by the MKAD beltway .
ReferencesEdit
- ^ (in Russian) Pervomaysky Raion Archived 2005-11-02 at the Wayback Machine, Minsk administration website
External linksEdit
- (in Russian) Pyershamayski District official website
53°57′04″N 27°30′37″E / 53.9510°N 27.5102°E
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