Minsk Region

Minsk Region is a first-level administrative division in central Belarus that extends around the capital and covers a considerable part of the country. Its structure includes several cities and settlements connected by roads and transport routes.

The territory became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 13th century and remained under its influence for centuries. After the fall of the Russian Empire, the current administrative form emerged in 1938 within the Byelorussian Soviet Republic.

The name Minsk likely comes from the Menka River that once flowed through the area. Administrative units often carry Slavic names that refer to natural features or former settlements.

Most visitors use the area as a base for trips to surrounding towns and rural areas, with the capital serving as the central hub. Road connections lead in all directions and allow easy onward travel within the administrative unit.

Naratsch National Park lies in the northern part of the administrative unit and protects an extended lake district with forests and wetlands. Visitors find walking trails and viewpoints along the shores.

Location: Belarus

Inception: January 15, 1938

Capital city: Minsk

Elevation above the sea: 216 m

Shares border with: Brest Region, Vitebsk Region, Gomel Region, Grodno Region, Mogilev Region, Minsk

Website: https://minsk-region.gov.by

GPS coordinates: 53.66667,27.75000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:45