Did you know that in the southern regional center of Belarus there is an attraction with the same name as in St. Petersburg? This is Vosstaniya Square. And although it is not central, as in the city on the Neva, it is also worth visiting. Among all the squares in Gomel, it is distinguished by its elongated shape. Its approximate dimensions are 200×60 m.

What was here a century ago

This square in the city of Gomel is located between the Central Stadium and Pobedy Street. Long ago it was called Sportivnaya, but in 1967 it was renamed in memory of the uprising of sailors and soldiers of the transit point in 1916.

There was a parade ground 100 years ago. From archival photos of the Vosstaniya Square in Gomel, it can be seen that a fire station, a cycle track and an amphitheater were located nearby, which appeared thanks to the free fire society under the leadership of I.P. Maksimov. During the Great Patriotic War, these facilities were destroyed.

The modern look

Today fairs are held on Vosstaniya Square in Gomel. There is a recreation area and a car park.

On the left side is the building of the former Lancaster school. It was built in the days of Count Rumyantsev. The English architect John Clark worked on the project. In Soviet times, one of the buildings of the Trud shoe factory was located here.

In 1968, a T-34 tank was installed on this square in Gomel. It was erected in honor of the liberators from the Nazi invaders.

If you are interested in history, want to see tanks in Gomel and other equipment, visit the Museum of Military Glory on Pushkin Street. Self-propelled guns, mortars, and airborne combat vehicles are displayed here in the open area. You will also get acquainted with the documents of the Second World War, see uniforms and collections of weapons.

What else to see

We can talk about the sights of Gomel for a long time. 

The most visited sites are:

• The Rumyantsev-Paskevich Palace;

• The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul;

• The estate of the Boguslavsky family;

• Soviet street;

• Gomel circus.

If you want to come to the city on the Sozh, study the guide to its sights. And those who want to see the military monuments of Gomel are recommended to visit Victory Square. There, opposite the Lenin Library, a monument to the Lizyukov brothers was erected. Two of them, Peter and Alexander, became Heroes of the Soviet Union. is better to explore the sights of the city of Gomel during an excursion. This is an opportunity not only to see the most impressive places but also to learn many interesting facts. If you are ready to spend a few days here, book a tour – you will not regret it!