Babruisk castle under the treat of destruction
Babruisk civil
activists launched a campaign for the protection of Babruisk castle,
one of the oldest military monuments of the city.
The castle
was constructed in the beginning of the 19th century. The
reconstruction works were started in 2003, but were stopped then. As
said by the head of Babruisk Board of Democratic Forces, it is
necessary to do all necessary for making Babruisk castle the main
tourist attraction of Babruisk.
"Our castle is one of
the larges in Eastern Europe, and it has been ruined almost
completely, not by some wars, but by citizens. Its ruination
continues. A large Ice Palace has been constructed on its territory,
whereas the castle was left in the same poor state. Five or seven
bastions were then sold to entrepreneurs, who put glass packets in
the windows and plastered the walls.
As stated by Mr.
Buzinayeu, consultations with specialists on the protection of
historical heritage were held on the initiative of Babruisk branch of
the United Civil Party. As a result, there was prepared a letter to
the Ministry of Culture. All concerned people can come to the UCP
office and put their signatures under the petition for the
restoration and protection of one of the oldest monuments of
Babruisk.
