Tour Bobrujsk - Zhilichy

Bobruisk fortress - fortification complex, which was built in the first half of the nineteenth century to defend the borders of the Russian Empire in the war with France. The fortress has an eventful history: it played a role not only in the war of 1812, but also in the Decembrist uprising - here was developed the famous «Bobruisk plan» of the uprising with the arrest of Alexander I during the inspection of troops, and after the uprising, some of his participants in the fortress were serving their term. Years of the Great Patriotic War - the darkest spot on the history of the fortress - at this time there was a concentration camp for Soviet prisoners of war.

The Bobruisk Synagogue is a significant historical and cultural monument and a spiritual center of the city's Jewish community. Built in the early 20th century, it stands out for its architectural style with elements of eclecticism and preserved fragments of paintings. The synagogue remains active, hosting religious services and cultural events. It is an important destination for excursions around Belarus, attracting tourists interested in Jewish history and culture. Excursions from Minsk offer an opportunity to learn more about the synagogue's role in the spiritual life of Bobruisk and its architectural features.

The Alley of the Righteous Among the Nations is open on July 3, 2005; it was created in honor of the 15 natives of Bobruisk, during the Great Patriotic War, rescued Jewish families. The organizer of the installation of this monument was the city Jewish community. The title "Righteous Among the Nations" was established and appropriated by the Israeli Yad-Vashem Museum of Catastrophe (in the translation "Name and Memory ...) Israel continues to search and honor the righteous. Throughout the world, about 20,000 people are already counted among the righteous. Approximately 500 of them are from Belarus. According to the idea of ​​the author of the project Galina Levina, the memorial sign is depicted in the form of a cut tree, the two halves of which are associated with inscriptions and symbolize the friendship between the Belarusian and Jewish peoples.

Each city should have its own symbols, which are primarily associated with it from townspeople and tourists. Was not an exception and Bobruisk - it originated in a picturesque place - on the river Berezina. Once there was a small village, the inhabitants of which were engaged in fish and beaver industry. Therefore, according to some historians, the city received its name "Bobruisk". In 2006, the beaver became an unofficial symbol of the city and in one of the busiest places of the city a monument was erected - bronze, with a height of 1 m 70 cm, beaver, something subtly reminiscent of the venerable Bobruichanin of the beginning of the 20th century, cheerfully raises the hat-boat, passers-by.

The Zhilichi Palace is a unique architectural monument of the 19th–20th centuries in Belarus. The majestic building in the Classicist style is surrounded by a picturesque park covering 18 hectares. The palace was built by Ignacy Bulgak, who aimed to create the most beautiful residence in the region. Within its walls, there was a Catholic church, a tropical greenhouse, and halls with exceptional acoustics. The palace survived the wars intact. Here, visitors can see antique furniture, stucco molding, and gilded interiors.