The Church of Saints Simon and Helena, also known as the Red Church, is a prominent Catholic church located in Minsk, the capital city of Belarus. This neo-Romanesque church is a beautiful architectural landmark and a significant religious site in Belarus.
Minsk is the capital and the largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach and the now subterranean Niamiha rivers. As the capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the administrative centre of Minsk Region and Minsk District. As of January 2021, its population was approximately two million.
The Mound of Glory is a memorial complex honouring Soviet soldiers who fought during World War II, located 21 km from Minsk, Belarus on the Moscow Highway.