Minsk Railway Station, Minsk

Minsk Railway Station, the main passenger railway hub of Minsk, has a rich history dating back to its original construction in 1873. The station's first wooden structure was replaced by a more durable stone building in 1890. However, the turmoil of World War II led to the complete destruction of this facility. Rebuilt promptly in 1945-1946, it served the city until the early 1990s.

From 1991 to 2002, a new, modern building was constructed to replace the aging post-war structure. Financial difficulties prolonged the construction process, but the result is one of the most contemporary and advanced railway stations in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Today, Minsk Railway Station is the national hub for passenger transport. It facilitates numerous international routes, particularly to Russia, and connects with the neighboring Minsk Cultural Institution station to form a suburban rail network. This network links the capital to various cities and towns within its district and region, cementing the station's role as a crucial part of Belarus's transportation infrastructure.