Word: minsk
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Dates: during 1923-1923
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...Minsk, capital of White Russia. "Minsk is a sprawling city. . . Most of the buildings seemed dilapidated, but I was surprised at the number of stores and shops open, although it was evident their stocks were limited. . . . We visited the main Church, constructed 600 years ago. It is typical of the Greek Orthodox architecture, noted for its cupolas and turrets. I had a long talk with the priest who, with tears in his eyes and bowing very low, expressed his welcome to the American visitors and took the opportunity to convey the gratitude his people felt...