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Heroic Maidens 215KB
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Townspeople enjoy the summer afternoon by the Heroic Maidens
fountain in the town centre.
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| The focal point of Lenin Square is the black bronze
statue of Lenin which looks sternly down on the people of Mozyr.
Lenin Square 109KB |
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Rumor spreads that a truck with onions has come into town and a
queue quickly forms. Belarus once produced all of its own food and was a
net exporter. Since the accident at the nuclear reactor at Chernobyl the
country imports much of its food.
Selling Onions 155 KB |
| This reconstruction of a medieval fortress overlooks the main town
square.
Medieval Fortress 184KB |
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The town square has been decorated in preparation for the
celebrations for the 650th aniversary of the town's founding.
Town Center 126KB |
| Townfolk enjoy the riverside park.
Fountain in Park 201KB |
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Soviet-era apartment blocks provide housing for most of the
people of Mozyr. New blocks are being built, but the basic design remains
the same.
Town Apartments 190KB |
| Traditional wooden houses nestle between high-rise apartment
blocks. The first snows of winter bring out the contrast.
Winter Scene 271KB |
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Wet, slushy weather does not deter these bargain hunters
at the town market.
Town Market 228KB |
| Even on a Sunday afternoon in January the main shopping
street is busy.
Winter Scene 226KB |
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