Minsk:
northern Belarus, capital of Belarus, on the Svisloch River. Also the capital of Minsk Oblast, the city is an important industrial, transportation, and cultural center. Principal manufactures include motor vehicles, electronic equipment, timepieces, processed food, and textiles. Minsk is the seat of a university, and Belarus Academy of Sciences, a music conservatory, opera and ballet companies, and several theaters and museums are also located here.
