Island of Tears

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The Island of Courage and Sorrow (also known as the Island of Tears, a small footbridge leads from the Trinity to the Island of Tears, a memorial commemorating Soviet soldiers from Belarus who died in the decade-long war with Afghanistan between 1979 and 1989. The centrepiece is the chapel, with haunting figures of grieving mothers, sisters and widows at its base. A nearby fountain features the boy-like figure of an angel, rigged up to cry teardrops. You may notice that a certain part of his anatomy is shinier than the rest. This is explained by the tradition of newlyweds visiting war memorials on their wedding day, and a modern folk belief that if the bride gropes this poor young lad’s privates she’ll be guaranteed children.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minsk

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minsk

5 out of 5
9 Pobediteley Avenue Minsk
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Boutique Hotel Buta

Boutique Hotel Buta

5 out of 5
7, Myasnikova Street Minsk
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Stay at this luxury hotel in Minsk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Museum of the History of Belarusian Cinema and ...
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Minsk Marriott Hotel

Minsk Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
20 Pobediteley Avenue Minsk
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The price is NZ$217 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
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