In the annals of the first mention of Borisov refers to the year 1002, when the “Prince Boris Vseslavich went to Yatvingians and win them, returning, put the castle in your name…”. We are talking about the Polotsk Prince Rogvolod, in baptism Boris Vseslavich – it was named after a settlement at the confluence of the rivers agricultural Institute and of the Berezina.
it is necessary to Come here in November to mark the Berezina crossing, when undergoing a large-scale historical reconstruction of the battle, has long become a brand city. Two days in a row fighting reenactors go to bilevska field and on the remains of an artillery battery of Russian troops on the right Bank of the river. And heroic swimmers in the traditional winter swim crossing the river, as it had at the time to make soldiers of Napoleon’s army: the spectacle is not for the faint of heart.
based In Borisov all famous football club BATE. For example, his works of decorative and applied art named after outstanding Soviet artist-muralist Alexander Kishchenko: on this enterprise master sketches were made unique tapestry, to this day adorn the headquarters of the United Nations. And here is kept the famous work Kischenko – listed in the Guinness Book of records “Tapestry of the century”, the most extensive in the world of work by weaving art, the creation Borisov hopelandic. Tapestry of the century is estimated by experts no less than 1 million 750 thousand dollars, 14 craftsmen hand weaving worked on him for three years. Weight monumental carpet-picture is about 300 pounds, width – 14 metres height – 19 metres, its production was 806 kilometers of woolen threads.
Among the famous natives of Borisov – famous Belarusian landscape painter Valery Shkarubo, whose work is in demand far beyond Belarus. And the guests can look at the collection of his pictures in the personal gallery. The permanent exhibition is located in the building of the Borisov Central library – more than 30 paintings, the total cost of which exceeds 60 thousand dollars.
Another famous all over the world Borisovny – tenor Pavel Petrov, winner of the prestigious competition Operalia Placido Domingo, periodically returning from distant countries home to mom. Who knows, once coming to Borisov, you will encounter modest on the street with a rising world star.
Borisov – a major industrial center in Minsk region with the population of 143 thousand people. Here is the 270 natural attractions, including national importance: Staroborisovskii forest, geological monuments, objects of historical and cultural heritage of the Holy resurrection Cathedral, Church of the Nativity of the virgin Mary, the Castle, burial sites X-XII centuries., Memorial complex in honor of the victory of Russian arms in the Ber��ine. In the region is the rural tourism in the vicinity of the city are located a number of farmsteads. In Borisov district 177 developed tourist routes.
