The Triumphal Arch, or, as it is also called, the Arch of Glory, was built at the end of the 18th century in honor of the arrival of Empress Catherine II in Mogilev. Here she met with the Austrian Emperor Joseph II.

The arch is a rectangular structure with two projections, which is completed by a wide cornice and a broken triangular pediment, balanced at the ends by two columns. In the center of the facade there is a large niche.

With the establishment of Soviet power triumphal arch they wanted to demolish it. However, then they changed their minds and decided to install a memorial plaque on it, as well as bas-reliefs with images of V.I. Lenin and the coat of arms of the USSR. All this resulted in architectural absurdity - the juxtaposition of the imperial style with communist slogans.

Memorial Complex

Bloody battles took place on Mogilev land more than once. Thus, the famous Buynichesky field near Mogilev was the site of a battle in 1595 between rebel peasants and Cossacks led by Nalivaiko against the 18,000-strong cavalry army of the magnates of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

In 1812, a bloody battle with French troops took place here.

And in July 1941, Soviet soldiers, police officers, cadets of the NKVD school and 12 thousand Mogilev militia held the heroic defense of the city for 23 days.

On May 9, 1995, a memorial complex was opened on Buynichesky Field, which preserves the memory of the heroes of World War II.

In the center of the memorial there is a 27-meter chapel, a symbol of the greatness of the military spirit of the Slavs and military equipment during the Great Patriotic War.

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Mogilev Airport

Mogilev Airport is located 17 kilometers northwest of the city of Mogilev; it was put into operation in 1971. The airport was given international status and, at the same time, class IV in 1998; its area at that time was 165.2 hectares. The length of its runway is 2567 meters and the width is 42 meters. Based on its characteristics, the airport accepts aircraft weighing less than 196 tons.

In the airport building, for a fee, passengers are provided with various services, for example, the provision of a VIP room for officials and delegations and hot meals, as well as office services. Mogilev Airport also has border, customs and sanitary-quarantine control.

The Mogilev Zoo is home to rare species of animals, including those listed in the Red Book. These are bison, badger, deer, wolf and others.

The bison is the largest representative of the fauna. In the 18th century, as a result of deforestation, the number of this species sharply decreased. He only met in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. In 1921, the last bison was killed. And only in 1946 work began on its restoration. Currently, the number of the species is more than 500 individuals.

The territory of the zoo is rich historical events. During the Northern War, a Swedish camp was located here. In the 18th century - the estate of Pan Pipenberg, which was destroyed after October 1917. Well, during the Great Patriotic War, fierce battles took place at this place. Now there is a college where future forestry specialists study. They take care of nature, create biotechnical structures, and install feeders for animals.

Mogilev Museum of Local Lore

The first addition to the collection occurred in 1928-1929, when many exhibits from the antique fund of the USSR were transferred to the museum’s jurisdiction: items made of precious metals and stones, icons, books, paintings, as well as the silver mace of the Polish king Sigismund III. But the most valuable and unique thing was the national relic of Belarus - the cross of Euphrosyne of Polotsk. It, along with other especially rare valuables, was hidden in an armored safe room.

During the Great Patriotic War, the museum burned down along with the exhibits, and everything that survived in the safe room was lost. As a result, he lost all his funds. After the war, the museums of Leningrad and Moscow allocated some of their exhibits for their restoration.

Now the museum houses more than 300 thousand exhibits, which include finds from local archaeological excavations, coins, religious and everyday objects, and paintings. They make up the museum’s exposition, which is divided into four main departments: “Archaeology and ancient history", "Nature of the region", "Soviet period" and "History of pre-Soviet times".

The original purpose of this square, which emerged in the first half of the 16th century, was trade. That is why, instead of buildings, this territory was occupied by merchant shops. Two streets still branch off from the square, forming a radial city planning system.

After the annexation of Mogilev to Russia, they decided to give the square a new look, which was developed by famous Russian architects. Instead of shopping arcades, there are buildings of a medical council, a lower court and an archive.

The modern appearance of the square was formed only at the end of the 20th century, when the center architectural ensemble became memorial Complex"To the fighters for Soviet power." It includes the Eternal Flame, a bronze sculpture of a female figure standing on it symbolizing the image of Victory, and a mass grave of Red Army soldiers who defended the city in 1920 from Polish troops. From the south and west the square is closed by a park.

On the square there are preserved architectural monuments of the 18th - 19th centuries - the buildings of the Mogilev regional local history museum and the former city government, city ​​hall and the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier.

Attraction "Safari by Rail"

"Safari by railway“- a unique journey, during which you will take a ride on an original train, see rare animals listed in the Red Book, and learn a lot of interesting things about the history of these places.

The train you will be traveling on was designed and built in Italy. Its speed is approximately 10 km/h, and the length of the railway is 2 kilometers. The low speed of the train will allow you to get to know the local inhabitants better. The Belovezhsky bison is the largest representative of the fauna of Belarus. Its weight reaches 820 kilograms, and its body length is 3 meters.

Traveling by rail, you will see an extensive system of canyons that were formed during the Ice Age. During the Great Patriotic War, the canyon was used as an anti-tank ditch. You will pass through such a canyon on a bridge 28 meters high. Once upon a time, fierce battles took place here, as evidenced by the terrible finds discovered during the construction of the railway - shells and ammunition from those years.

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Cathedral Church of St. Stanislaus

The Cathedral Church of St. Stanislaus is shrouded in secrets. Previously, this monument of art and architecture of the 18th century was called the Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God and belonged to the Carmelite Order, known since the 12th century. The Carmelites appeared in Mogilev in the 17th century, and the local monastery became a kind of branch of their Belynichi monastery.

For a whole century, a wooden church stood on the site of the current stone church. There is either a legend or a true story about an incident that resulted in a decree from the Polish king “the residents of the city must dismantle all stone buildings and build a church from this stone...”. The foundation of the building, made of stones of various sizes, speaks in favor of this legend. Construction of the stone church was completed in 1752, and in 1773 it became a cathedral.

From an architectural point of view, the Church of St. Stanislaus is an example of Western European Baroque. True, rebuilt, for example, at the end of the 18th century, the architecture of the church was decorated with a classic 4-column portico. One of the most complete and professionally executed Belarusian painting cycles on the Gospel subject has been preserved here. The frescoes, which have clear artistic value, date back to the second half of the 18th century and were painted by Belarusian artists.

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The Belarusian ethnographic village of Buinichi is located in the Mogilev region, 2 km from the city (along the Bobruisk highway). This picturesque, beautiful place attracts many tourists from near and far abroad. The village of Buinichi has been known since the 15th century in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania as the center of a large landholding (including lands around Mogilev between Bykhov and Shklov), which belonged to princes Lev and Fyodor Tolochkovich - Buinichi. The name Buinichi comes from the ancient word “buy” (Bel. Uzgorok) - an open windy place, a high lively place.

Travel agency Katarin Tour organizes excursions to and from Gomel. You will see the Buynichi field and learn about its tragic past. The memorial complex “Buinichi Field” is a historical and cultural value of Belarus. The memorial complex includes: entrance arch; a chapel in which memorial plaques with the names of the fallen defenders of Mogilev are placed, and in the center of the chapel there is a “Foucault Pendulum”. The cost of tickets to the Korchma Cultural Center is affordable to everyone.

Under the memorial chapel there is a crypt containing the remains of fallen soldiers. Behind the chapel is the “Lake of Tears”

On the territory of the Buinichi Field memorial near Mogilev there is military equipment from the Great Patriotic War. School tours from Gomel to Mogilev will introduce children to the tragedy of Mogilev’s memorable places.

Excursions to from Gomel are very interesting and exciting, both for schoolchildren and adults.

During the Great Patriotic War, during the defense of the city of Mogilev, the village of Buynichi became the site of fierce battles between Soviet soldiers of the 172nd Infantry Division and Mogilev militias with the fascist invaders. These difficult days left a deep mark on the soul of the Russian writer Konstantin Simonov, who described in his novel “The Living and the Dead” and his diary “ Different days war" events of the defense of Mogilev.

On an excursion from Gomel to Buynichi, you will learn that the writer bequeathed his ashes to be scattered on the field of his first battle.

Our group excursion from Gomel to Buinichi continues and we will visit the ethnographic museum “Belarusian Village of the 19th Century”, which is located opposite the memorial complex “Buinichi Field”, under open air.

In the Korchma cultural and entertainment complex, you will see stone compositions and fountains on a well-kept area.

And a windmill, according to legend, will cleanse you from sins and fulfill cherished desires. These are the legends you will hear during our excursion to Buynichi. Time will fly by, but you must see the best sights of Belarus!

The original master's estate (late XIX - early XX) includes houses of artisans: Potter, Baker, Weaver, Carpenter, Blacksmith, Moonshiner, a house weaving from straw and vines... The Treasured Well will fulfill your wishes

A tour to Buynichi from Gomel is an excellent opportunity to learn how bread, Easter cakes, and loaves were baked in the old days. This is the Stove Maker's House

After an interesting excursion from Gomel from the travel agency Katarin Tour to Buynichi, you will bring home fragrant pastries prepared according to already forgotten grandmother’s recipes in the Stove Maker’s House in the Korchma Cultural Center. Guests are always welcome here.

In the Potter's House you will see how a piece of clay in the hands of a master turns into a masterpiece of pottery art. Under his guidance, you will be able to fashion the simplest kitchen utensils yourself at the pottery wheel. It is not simple sightseeing tour to Buynichi for the weekend from Gomel, and also a great opportunity to test your hidden talent. What if... a calling!

A particularly fascinating place in Buynichi is the Blacksmith's House. On our excursion to Buynichi you will definitely come here. In the Blacksmith's House you will see how an ordinary piece of metal is turned into original items for interior decoration.

You can purchase forged metal souvenirs and watch a promotional video.

An inexpensive excursion to Buynichi from Gomel is an excellent opportunity to plunge into the life of our ancestors. In the Carpenter's house you will feel like an apprentice... Only here, from an ordinary piece of wood, such necessary household items are obtained. You will hear interesting legends about how our ancestors lived and you can take home carved personalized souvenirs...

In the Korchma Museum in Buynichi, forgotten crafts are being revived. The painstaking work of embroidery masters is admirable.

In the Korchma Cultural Center in the Weaver's House you will see how our great-grandmothers weaved. On national Belarusian towels, napkins, and aprons, images of birds, wildflowers, and animals come to life. The excursion to Buynichi from Gomel is very eventful.

A tour to Buinichi from Gomel will convince you that in the city of masters of the Korchma shopping center the tradition of ancient arts is not interrupted...

You will get acquainted with a typical folk craft in Belarus - weaving from natural materials: straw, wicker, bark.

Tourists from Gomel on excursions admire how products of fabulous beauty can be born from discreet materials.

In the house of straw and wicker weaving, you will get acquainted with traditional types of weaving, methods of making straw toys and decorative sculpture. Bring back some great souvenirs from your excursion around Buynichi.

After a busy excursion from Gomel to Mogilev, in Buinichi you will be warmly welcomed in the house of the Moonshiner.

You will appreciate the Belarusian moonshine “Korchma Khlebnaya” (60 degrees strength). For a snack - salted lard, traditional pickled cucumber, black bread. Tasting in the house of the Moonshiner for groups - upon prior request, for an additional fee.

IN local cafe of the tourist complex "Korchma" gourmets will appreciate the hearty Belarusian national dishes.. The prices are certainly not cheap, after all, tourist place, but those who wish can try Belarusian cuisine.

Tourists from Gomel are pleasantly surprised by an excursion to Buinichi. The first thing they see is the Master's House. In the master's house on the territory of the Korchma tourist complex there is a cozy restaurant and hotel. There is also a sanitary room.

You can celebrate a family celebration on the estate in Buynichi in two restaurants (for 60 seats).

The exquisite design of the Korchma tourist complex is complemented by paved paths, exotic trees and flowers.

An excursion to Buynichi from Gomel is not complete without a photo shoot. The master's estate is a great place for your photo shoots...

For children, on the territory of the Korchma complex there is a children's cafe (with 40 seats) and an entertainment area.. Organized excursion from Gomel to Buynichi is suitable for both schoolchildren and adults. There will never be a dull moment.

Group excursions from Gomel to Buynichi are not complete without a visit to the zoo in Mogilev. Near tourist complex“Korchma” in Buynichi is an open-air zoo. This is where the real freedom is...

By paying the cost of entrance tickets you can see wild animals and enclosures with representatives of the Belarusian fauna.

The zoo's pets are always welcome to guests. New Year holidays for schools, they also take place in the Mogilev Zoo, in Buinichi.

During summer excursions from Gomel to Buinichi in the Mogilev Zoo, be sure to visit the Safari attraction.

Traveling by rail (2 km) you will pass over canyons and see wild animals in their natural environment.

On an excursion from Gomel to you will see the pride of the Mogilev Zoo in Buinichi. These are Belovezhsky bison.

The bison is the largest representative of the fauna of Belarus. Body length up to 3 m, weight up to 820 kg.

Bison live in a herd, the leader of which is an old, experienced female. Animals eat grass, hay, and root vegetables. The tree trunks in the zoo are protected by a net, because... bison are not averse to eating tree bark...

The ethnographic complex “Belarusian Village of the 19th Century” is located near Mogilev opposite the memorial complex “Buinichnoye Field”. The complex was built in 2006 according to Belarusian ethnic motives. The purpose of creating the complex is to familiarize tourists with the architecture, traditions, rituals and folk art of Belarusians.

The ethnographic complex cannot be called an open-air museum - there are no ancient exhibits here. It is rather a tourist cultural and entertainment complex. However, all national crafts were recreated here in the most careful way. Here everyone will be shown how baskets, furniture, pots, and dishes were made in the old days. Real blacksmiths, weavers, embroiderers, potters, carpenters and other folk craftsmen work here.

Of course, everything that is produced in the City of Craftsmen of the ethnographic village can be touched, smelled, tasted, bought and even produced yourself. There are a large number of master classes here, where tourists, under the guidance of experienced craftsmen, can try themselves in one or another craft.

There is also a traditional manor house, which houses an inn and tavern. You can visit a windmill, a tavern, or a hospitable peasant house. You can try dishes and drinks of national Belarusian cuisine, listen to folk music, take part in folk games and festivities.

Ethnic festivals are regularly held on the territory of the ethnographic complex “Belarusian Village”, folk holidays, fairs and other interesting events, thanks to which the original Belarusian culture becomes clearer and closer to everyone who comes here to visit.

Belarus is traditionally close Russian tourists. And it's not just about brotherly feelings: local residents famous for their hospitality low prices cannot but please, and many attractions make traveling around the neighboring country as exciting as possible.

Among the cities of Belarus, Minsk is second in popularity only to Mogilev, which has preserved historical buildings and several cultural sites. One of them is the cultural and entertainment complex “Korchma” in the village of Buynichi, where you can have an interesting time alone or with the whole family.

What to do at Korchma

“Korchma” is an ethnographic village located near the Mogilev Zoo and opposite the Buinichi field, 2 km from the city. The cultural complex tells about the life of the Belarusian people in the 19th century. And although no historical materials were used during construction, this village is almost indistinguishable from the original: culture, crafts, cuisine in local restaurant- everything is kept within the framework of traditions.

The main object to visit in the Korchma is the City of Craftsmen, where long-forgotten crafts are being revived. It includes workrooms for a baker, a carpenter, a potter, a blacksmith, a weaver and a wicker weaver. Visitors can see how bread and loaves were baked in Belarus in the old days, and also try them.

In front of visitors, a potter will make a piece of kitchen utensil, and embroidery masters will demonstrate the peculiarities of their painstaking work. Local craftsmen will make things of amazing beauty from the simplest materials (vines, bark, straw). Using different weaving techniques, they make decorative sculptures and traditional straw toys.

Also in the City of Masters there is a Moonshiner's House, where you can try a strong drink. By the way, visitors don’t have to think long about what original souvenir from Belarus to bring home: all products made by hand in the village are sold.

Children will not be bored during a tour of the ethnographic village. A special stylized playground is equipped for children. Here, fairy-tale characters await little visitors - from the Serpent Gorynych and the gnomes to Masha and the Bear. Children are delighted with the slides, swings and carousel. The entrance is free.

Complex infrastructure

The territory of the ethnographic village has everything necessary for tourists to relax in comfort.

Hotel with 11 rooms and comfortable accommodation conditions in rooms of the European level. It is decorated in the spirit of the 19th century, combining comfort and severity. The restaurant occupies a special place. He continues the theme of Belarusian traditions and offers to plunge into the atmosphere of the 19th century. European and national dishes of Belarus are prepared here from high-quality products.

The main building of the Korchma houses a hotel and a restaurant.

Other services of the complex include a sauna, billiards, bar, and guarded parking for 30 cars. “Torchma” is located on a well-kept area with exotic plants and flowering alleys. It is pleasant to walk along it, relaxing on the benches near the fountain. The territory, in addition to the restaurant and the City of Craftsmen, is decorated with other objects: for example, a mill, a well and wooden sculptures.

“Korchma” also has a summer cafe, located in a stylized wooden house.

"Tavern" - how to get there

To get to the ethnographic complex by car, you need to follow the Bobruisk highway from Mogilev. Stop - in the village of Buynichi. There is also public transport to Korchma: buses No. 44, 15, 3, minibuses No. 43, 14, 9. Craftsmen of the City of Craftsmen work every day from 11 to 18, except Monday and Tuesday. The rest of the time the complex is open for free walks.

The Korchma complex and other objects in the village of Buynichi on the map.

  1. Mogilev Zoo;
  2. Complex "Korchma";
  3. Memorial "Buinichi Field".

Open-air museums are a curiosity that has gained immense popularity in modern times. Indeed, it is quite interesting just walking through the park or the streets of the old city to observe the formation of history, the traditions of your people, cultural heritage, rituals and other features. Such territories are endowed with a special atmosphere, something attractive and invisible to the eye, but you always want to return to these places again.

Just a couple of kilometers from Mogilev, in the vicinity of the village of Buynichi, an original museum complex was opened, called the “Ethnographic Belarusian Village of the 19th Century”. Despite the fact that this is not a full-fledged ethnic complex, because it was created using modern materials, there is something to see here. The atmosphere of the past is perfectly conveyed, the stunning stylization of the life of the nineteenth century with numerous elements draws the tourist in and literally transports him back to those times.

The first thing that catches your eye upon arrival is the perfect cleanliness. The territory is taken care of and this can be seen from the first seconds of being in the open-air museum. There are workshops and craft buildings here; in the central part of the town there is a hotel, which is made in the style of an estate. All paths are made of paved paths and beautiful trees and flowers are planted.


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The landowner's house housed a tavern and a hotel. A little further you can see the mill, which was also perfectly built according to the traditions of past centuries. While walking around the area, you can come across blacksmiths, weavers and potters at work, watch their work and even buy something as a souvenir. The city of craftsmen can become interesting place to learn traditional weaving techniques using wicker and even straw. You can take part in a master class and see how good a master you would be.

They haven't forgotten about entertainment for children either. There is a special playground on the territory where parents can leave their children during the excursion, because most likely they will not be interested in an event of this kind. The site looks like an old fairy-tale fortress in the form of a hut on chicken legs; there are numerous figures from folk tales, towers and all sorts of interesting things that will definitely interest the little tourist.


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There is also a special place here - the house of the Moonshiner. For connoisseurs of traditional village drinks, tastings are provided here. Anyone can try a little bit of the real Belarusian pervach, which has, for a second, fifty-five degrees. The baker can tell and even show ancient recipes according to which bread and Easter cakes were baked long ago. You also can’t do without a tasting in this tasty place.

There is also a place for lunch in the Belarusian village. In the Korchma restaurant you can try a variety of folk cuisine. Visitors here can be offered to try the most popular and delicious dishes of Belarus. The restaurant itself is also stylized as a nineteenth-century hut, it looks really old and especially homey.


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Tourists are attracted to the ethnographic village because it is a whole complex where you can instantly learn about almost everything from the life of a Belarusian villager. During the walk you can completely immerse yourself in the history of your people and this is an incomparably interesting activity. Excellent stylization and varieties of crafts in a small area can provide knowledge about culture and become closer to one’s ancestors.