Pyershamayski District

Pyershamayski (Першамайскі)
Pervomaysky (Первомайский)
District of Minsk

Coat of arms
Country Belarus 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

Pyershamayski District (Belarusian: Першамайскі, Russian: Первомайский, Pervomaysky Raion), is an adiministrative subdivision of the city of Minsk, Belarus. named after the 1st of May.[1]

Geography

The district is situated in the north-eastern area of the city and borders with the raions Savyetski and Partyzanski.

Main sights

The National Library of Belarus is located in Pyershamayski. Its octagonal structure is present in the coat of arms. In Chelyuskinites Park is located the "Children's Railroad".

Transport

The district is served by the subway line "Moskovskaya". It is also crossed by the beltway "MKAD".

References

  1. (Russian) Pervomaysky Raion, Minsk administration website

Coordinates: 53°57′04″N 27°30′37″E / 53.9510°N 27.5102°E / 53.9510; 27.5102

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