Minsk is the capital of Belarus. It is the political, economic, scientific and cultural center of the country and the administrative center of the Minsk region. Interesting facts about Minsk. 1. Minsk is first listed in 1067, which means that it is older than European cities such as Moscow and Stockholm. 2. Minsk is the most economically developed city in Belarus. Minsk has a population of 1.9 million (2017) and the population is constantly growing. 3. Minsk is located on the main communication routes connecting Western Europe and the East,