News Blog - Apartment in Minsk!

Show business stars, businessmen and politicians come to Minsk and usually stay at luxury hotels. It’s peculiar to note that an average citizen of Minsk can’t afford to even stay the night at a luxury hotel suite on their monthly wages which are currently 560 dollars. So let’s take a look at the 5 most expensive luxury suites in Minsk.

Despite political sanctions, Belarus export to EU countries rises. Belarus’ export to the European Union countries reached 7.8 billion dollars in Jan-Apr 2012, says The National Statistics Committee. It is almost twice as much as last year. Belarus’ positive balance of foreign trade has reached 1 024 million dollars in Jan-Apr 2012. The total foreign trade volume has risen to 15.2 billion dollars.

According to the official information provided by BelStat the average salary in Belarus (November 2012) is 4 300 000 BY Rubles / month which is equal to almost 500 USD. The average wage in Minsk is a bit higher. It has almost reached 650 USD / month.

In one of the interviews the President of Belarus reported that he’s earning $2000 / month, minister of finance: $570 / month.

Belarus has got final approval of holding the World Hockey Championship 2014. Frankly speaking hockey is really popular in Belarus. You could see a hockey arena in every big city. Evidently the World Hockey Championship is not about the number of hockey palaces in the country. It's a great honor and responsibility. In fact the preparations started a while ago. Minsk is famous for its safety, friendly and tolerant people but there is much to do to get ready for such big time event as the World Hockey Champ.

A new Guinness World Record from the United Arab Emirates! The Princess Tower is now the highest residential building in the world. It's is located in a prestige area of Dubai and has over 100 floors. The height of the Tower is 414 meters and it also has 6 underground levels. The Princess Tower was designed as a small city – there are several shopping malls, food stores, beauty salons, gyms, swimming pools and a mosque.

What is happening in the luxury real estate market in Minsk is usually hidden from prying eyes. Construction companies are building new houses and sometimes the prices are sky high. One of these proposals has recently appeared on the market.

Duplex apartment in a brand new house near Victory Square is offered for sale for 3.5 million dollars. The total area of the apartment is about 1,000 square meters. This apartment is the most expensive option in Minsk at the moment. All the apartments in that building have no renovation or walls so it will take extra money and time before you enjoy living in an exclusive apartment in Minsk.

Every city has a place that is proud to be its visiting card. In Minsk such place is Nezavisimosti ave – the most famous and beloved street, a monument to the Soviet-era urban planning. The history of Nezavisimosti ave started long ago in the XVI century. During that times there were many houses of wealthy citizens, merchant stores, private workshops, restaurants and hotels. Often there held fairs, street festivities, opened new shops.

Unfortunately the avenue was almost completely destroyed during World War II with only ten buildings survived. Now the current view of Nezavisimosti avenue doesn`t coincide with the prospect before – it has become more wide and direct. But nevertheless the street remains to be historical value and people`s favorite.