Minsk

American

[minsk, myeensk] / mɪnsk, myinsk /

noun

a city in and the capital of Belarus, in the central part, on a tributary of the Berezina.

Minsk British

/ mɪnsk /

noun

the capital of Belarus: an industrial city and educational and cultural centre, with a university (1921). Pop: 1 709 000 (2005 est)

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The Belarusian leader in return said that "Minsk affirms it has an interest in actively expanding political and economic ties with Pyongyang at all levels".

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

In early September, Coale returned to Minsk to ink the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

As a child Soutine loved to draw, and at 14 he began formal art studies in Minsk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Some are still stuck there, and Vilnius has accused Minsk of "blackmail" over millions of euros in stranded goods.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

In the east, the Soviets have retaken Minsk; the Polish Home Army is revolting in Warsaw; a few newspapers have become bold enough to suggest that the tide has turned.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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