On Oktyabrskaya Square in Minsk stands a majestic building that strikingly resembles the ancient Greek Parthenon, only unlike the ancient temple it looks as if it had been completed just yesterday. This is the Trade Union Palace of Culture, thoroughly restored in 2003.
It appeared in Minsk in 1956, and its creator, architect Vladimir Ershov, really did draw inspiration from ancient architecture. The facade of the building is decorated with sculptural compositions, and the pediment is supported by massive columns that form a beautiful portico.
For a long time, the Palace served as one of the centers of the city's cultural life. Even now, the Theater Hall located in it, with seating for several hundred people, regularly delights audiences with performances.
There are also other halls here intended for rehearsals of dance groups and various events, such as theater evenings or gala dinners. A cafe operates in the building for visitors, where you can have a snack or drink coffee.
Since 2007, the Museum of Trade Union History has been operating here. The idea of founding it arose in 2004, when the city was marking a milestone date — 100 years of the trade union movement in Belarus.
