Riding in Minsk central streets

[drowsy4]

I wish I could see Kulman street. Thanks

[CrashingCrockery]

I like this - Lee Harvey Oswald had an apartment here in a big fancy building somewhere here in 1960-61 - where is it? Does anyone talk about it or point it out??

[mr007tycoon]

I walked by there and took pictures of the building when I was in Minsk. The address where his apartment supposedly was is a store of some sort. I think clothes. There appear to be residential apartments on the upper floors. Nobody in Minsk has any idea who the heck Oswald is though. Either too long ago or was simply never taught to Minsk kids in school.

[CrashingCrockery]

WOW, that sort of shocks me - I even read an online 'Travelogue" about Minsk, and among other things, it mentions that fact, and not in the "deep-dark-secret" sort of way. Just a fact. Too, there is an odd building shown, claiming a first-floor window was his, yet in all the old photos, it was a rambling building with balconies (the balcony is referred to in various Marina and Lee accounts; and they are even photographed on it). Perhaps he has another place of residence at some point? Odd.

[mr007tycoon]

No other residence recorded other than the one I located. There is no balcony, and all traces of it as an apartment dwelling are gone.

You have to search long and hard to find anyone who has ever heard of Oswald in Minsk. Perhaps a history professor, but not your average citizen.

[CrashingCrockery]

WOW. How very odd. Can you tell me this: was the "window" I saw in the Belarus/Minsk online brochure a ground-floor window, near a palatial facade with columns? THAT is what the AD showed, I have only ever seen the three or four story building with the series of balconies (suggesting he/they lived on at least the second floor). I am truly surprised no one KNOWS, I live in Phoenix, and EVERYOINE knows where Bob Crane was murdered and which hotel Marylin Monroe stayed in for ONE NIGHT! Odd.

[CrashingCrockery]

It could be too, as you said, the "rambling" building with balconies (it is shown in many books, an old black-and-white shot with a hand-drawn arrow pointing to the window/balcony) was torn down? So only a few lower level aspects survive, one of which is a clothing store? I assumed folks in Minsk regard the Oswald-thing like the residents of Long Island regard the "Amityville-horror" house. Disdain, disgust, and secrecy.

[mr007tycoon]

I'd have to know the picture you are talking about to comment there.

You must remember, Belarus is a very closed country, and former member of the Soviet Union. It is not a society where people were able to, or even cared to, learn about American trivia. And needless to say, the young people don't give a damn. I'd bet you $100 75% of U.S. citizens under 30 don't know who Oswald is.

[FLACSC74]

looks nice than moscow...everything is grand

[sogama2000]

congratulations you have a beautiful city must be nicer in summer though

[dourjacq]

I find Minsk very beautifull !! All downtown is like this video? Buildings are impressives and very nices, it seems to be a lovely city. Are you from Belarus?

[Berkutano]

I love this city:)you must come and see our beautiful nature and summer or winter Minsk:)you'll really like it:)peoply are friendly:)

[ArtGaul]

Only the metro and some few streets. Its a shit hole. Warsaw and Vilnius are more colorful then this.

[poitrenaud]

Why would you say that? It is a lovely city, and the people are very nice. Kind. And helpful.

Belarus is a small. It is a bit poor; but not a slum. We have real slums in France.

Wealth, and slums. I am not a Communist; and neither is Belarus. It has an authoritarian form of Presidency; but in so called Democratic countries, the leadership is run by the big business; so who takes orders from whom?

I am not communist and neither is Belarus. Go there, and enjoy it. It is very nice.

[skzntsv]

You like it? That is how would look the WHOLE USSR if not some stupid people on top one day, and your canadian american jelousy - silly boys

[Surrey12]

uhh i hope belarus isn't like russia where's all that russian skinheads and all...

[dalmatica78]

I wish to see the lake in Minsk!! Good everyday video though :)

[elenadelprete]

This place is not scary. If you know it, this is the best place in the world. Thank you this vid. It is like I visited my home.

[poitrenaud]

I loved Minsk! It is a friendly, beautiful city, and the architecture, the feel of the country is still quaint and peaceful. The people are very kind and interesting.

I would return as soon as I can-

Love Minsk!

[elenadelprete]

Thank you. Who visited this country never will be scary of it.

[poitrenaud]

I said nice things about Minsk, and two people gave me a minus 2--I don't get it?

[buretehudesi]

This place is so scary...

[Exotnik]

y? its just shitty weather

[riverside87]

Bratya Slavyane respect!!!

[gimmeyourself]

Zhyve Belarus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!

[hookman1981]

i love minsk and belarus. Zhyve Belarus!

[kaizoku3]

fuhahahahahahah!!i want a girl from berarus!

but i know that there are a lots of neonazi in there!

[izminsk]

Cpocibo APTYP ! Do you have some films abouth POLOTSK.Ya bydy oçeh pad!

[joanzinho2]

Kali laska )

Sorry but I've never been to Polotsk... (((

[izminsk]

thanks a lot for your interested.I am cancer. Maybe in this days may last ones.When I saw your movies ı was very happy.I miss too much Belarussia. I was lived at Belarussia . Minsk and Polotsk. But ı love all country and all peoples.May got smile on you. if you need abouth turkey and my city İzmir ı can help you.

[Altur79]

oh, I'm really sorry ((( I wish you good health and quick recovery... There are wonders in our life, only thing we need is belief... and Belarus is really very interesting country, and people of Belarus are kind-hearted and good ones.

[izminsk]

cpocibo ewe paz Aptyp ! Ya jelayu , ya nadeuc , Bce bydit xopowo.Tbı oçeh xopowo 4ilabek

[8Frank8Lampard8]

thanks for this video

[Altur79]

not at all, i'm glad that people like this video.

[bezd0mny]

I love you youtube, for allowing me to visit home... if only virtually

[Altur79]

i'm glad that my video has entertained you )))

[vbazyleva]

I love you, Minsk

[Janna004]

Spasibo , bilo prijatno vspomnit Minsk .

[Altur79]

ne za chto)) you are wellcome

[Linguistador]

How about some non-central streets?

[Altur79]

sorry, but I don't live in Minsk. Just was guest there. Next time i will shoot some another (not central streets) if you are interested in =)