"Stalin's line": time of work, photo, address. How to get there by car?

More recently, drivers who drove along the Minsk-Molodechno road were puzzled about the road sign, which showed a laconic inscription "The Stalin Line". Today, many residents of Belarus already know about this unique historical and cultural complex. The "Stalin Line" is also known outside the country.

This museum of defensive structures is located in the open air and serves as one of those places that tourists like to show interest in the Soviet past like to visit.

The idea of creating

The historical and cultural complex, known as the "Stalin Line", is a grand ensemble, one of the most significant on the territory of Belarus. Its opening took place at the end of June 2005, namely 30.06, and was devoted to the Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus.

The idea of creating a museum that covered the war with Nazi Germany belonged to the "Memory of Afgan" foundation, which is engaged in charitable affairs. The president of Belarus supported the project.

The erection of the complex occurred by the method of people building. At the same time, it received the support of many public and state organizations, enterprises and simply enthusiasts. The main force that took part in the erection of the museum was the engineering troops of the Republic of Belarus, who sent their units here. According to the idea of the creators of the complex, this grandiose structure should perpetuate the defensive system of fortifications created before the onset of fascist Germany, and also be a symbol of courage and heroic, selfless struggle of all citizens of the USSR in the period from 1941 to 1945.

Historical reference

The construction of Stalin's non-museum defensive line was started in the distant 1928. The Soviet government initiated its construction. The "Stalin Line" was to become a reliable stronghold in defense when attacking the USSR. It was a whole system of bunkers, as well as other reinforced fences, structures and infrastructure. It was assumed that the competent actions of personnel would allow for a long period to restrain the enemy's offensive. Such a balance of forces would allow time for the regrouping of troops in order to inflict a counterattack.

Where was Stalin's Line located? Its construction began with the Karelian and Polotsk fortified areas. Over the next ten years, defensive structures appeared over 2,000 kilometers not far from the western borders of the Soviet Union. It was erected 23 fortified areas, reinforced with four thousand pillboxes. Among them are Mozyr and Rybnitsky, Novograd-Volynsky and Korostensky, Mogilev-Yampolsky, Kiev and Tiraspol, as well as other lines.

The largest fortified fortress, located on the territory of Belarus, was Minsk. Here, at a distance of 110 kilometers and located "Stalin's Line". Where is the museum complex with the same name today? It was built on the remnants of old bunkers and structures.

It should be said that the Minsk fortified area includes the buildings of the distant 1932-33. They were located not far from the then existing western border of the USSR. However, the original design of the defensive chain of firing points and bunkers has not been fully implemented. In connection with the change in the state border in 1939, the government decided to abandon this construction in favor of the Molotov Line, which was to be located to the west, along the new defensive lines of the USSR.

origin of name

During the Soviet period, the chain of facilities for the defense of the state from Western countries had no name. "Stalin's Line" was first named in an article in the Russian-language Latvian newspaper "Segodnya", which was dedicated to these fortification objects. Then the publication was borrowed by the English edition of the Daily Express. After that, in Western countries the name "Stalin's Line" became very popular.

Where is the CQI?

The one who decided to attend this unique open-air exhibition, first of all, cares about the following question: "Where is the" Stalin Line ", how to get to it?". The complex is located about thirty kilometers from the center of the capital of Belarus on the way to Molodechno. Next to it, just 6 km away, there is the city of Zaslavl, and in the immediate vicinity - the village of Loshany, Minsk region.

Itinerary

It is best to get to the museum on your own car. This is the most simple and convenient route for those who are interested in the Stalin Line. How to get there by car to this historic complex? For this, on the route from Minsk to Molodechno (P28) you need to drive only 30 km.

The state border of the USSR until 1939 was not far from the city of Zaslavl. Here, today, and built "Stalin's Line." How to get to the complex from the specified district center? For this it is necessary to follow the route Radoshkovichi-Molodechno.

If you do not have your own car, then public transport will take you to the complex. It is suggested to use one of three possible methods. The first of these is a trip on a fixed-route taxi in the direction "Minsk-Molodechno" (under № 700-T). In it you can sit by the train station from the stop, which is located on Druzhnaya street. Shuttle such shuttles every day from 6 to 20 hours at intervals of 20 minutes. But it should be borne in mind that the return road on it will be very difficult due to the fact that this transport will pass from the museum.

There are also shuttle buses that will take you to the exposition "The Stalin Line". How to get there by this type of transport? You will need the route "Minsk-Krasnoe" under №482. The end point of this bus is in Molodechno district. You can take places in this mode of transport at the intersection of Bobruisk and Kirov streets, not far from the Axis store. This bus is not sent on schedule, but as the passengers fill the passenger compartment. Only twice during the day, flights are made in the direction of Minsk-Sosnovy Bor. This bus also passes near the museum of the fighting past.

The third type of transport that will take you to the IKK "Stalin's Line" is an electric train. The ticket must be taken to the station "Belarus". It will need to be traversed on foot or by bus on local lines.

What does Stalin's Line offer to its visitors?

The territory of this grandiose complex is located on an area exceeding 26 hectares. The museum is an open space on which there are fortifications, and there is a military equipment. Thus, visitors are given the opportunity to see two bunkers built in the formerly existing Minsk fortified area. The period of their erection is 1932-1933. Here, too, is a two-gun artillery semi-caponier, two- and three-armored bunkers. In the museum, the KNP (command and observation post) was restored.

In the bunkers you can get acquainted with machine guns, guns, equipment and weapons of the times of the war with fascist Germany. These facilities are equipped with periscopes, radio stations, telephones and filtration plants. Directly in the bunkers are deployed expositions, the central place in which occupy dummies in pre-war form.

On the square where the IKC "Stalin's Line" is located (see photo below), visitors are invited to familiarize themselves with all kinds of fences that existed in those distant times. Among them, anti-personnel and anti-tank, made of metal, wire, concrete and wooden logs. There is also a site with armored hockey guns, which at different times were used for combat operations in the territory of the Republic of Belarus. These are German, dating from the period of both the First and Second World Wars, Polish and Soviet.

According to the pre-war drawings, the museum reconstructed all the engineering equipment located in the zone of the Minsk fortified area. The exposition presents all types of trenches, trenches, as well as anti-tank ditches of various shapes. There are among the expositions of this amazing museum dugouts intended for sheltering soldiers, positions for rifle units.

Opportunities for visitors

Examination of the ICC exposition is very interesting and informative. In addition, the "Stalin Line" provides unusual opportunities for visitors (see photo below). In this museum, all exhibits are not only forbidden to touch with hands. Here you are allowed to sit in an armchair intended for a gunner or gunner, feeling like a real soldier, to wander through trenches and message lines, to look through the periscope or the open embrasure of the DOT, etc.

In addition to the fortifications "Stalin Line" allows you to see more than 160 exhibits of engineering, aviation and military equipment.

Uniqueness of the complex

Visitors to the IKK "Stalin's Line", hitting the territory of the exposition, are immersed in the atmosphere of the times of the Great Patriotic War. In this they are helped by the exhibits preserved from those distant years, many of which show traces of bullets, shells, and numerous dents.

The visitors are greeted by the workers of the complex, dressed in the form of war times. Everyone can try himself as a defender of the Fatherland. Tourists have the opportunity to try on the form and, entering the defensive structure, feel the heaviness of the weapon in their hands.

Also invited to those who visited the complex "Stalin's Line", an excursion. It is carried out by a museum employee dressed in military uniform.

Where to stay for the night?

Due to the fact that the exposition under the name "Stalin's Line" is located not far from Minsk, visitors can easily stay in the capital. There are no hotels directly near the complex.

Food

On the territory of the unique museum there is a cafe with the original name "On a halt". It proposes to try a real soldier's rich mush. This will further allow us to feel the atmosphere of the war years far from us.

Place for family rest

Many residents of Belarus enjoy visiting the "Stalin Line" complex. The time of his work is such that this place is often chosen for family recreation. On the territory of the museum an artificial lake has been excavated, along which a walk on a boat can be made. Teenagers and children are pleased to try themselves in the role of "Voroshilov Riflemen", practicing in a pneumatic shooting range, and their parents are given the opportunity to try real weapons that have survived since the war with fascist Germany.

To make an exciting excursion to the IKK "Stalin Line" you can use the routes described above or register for an excursion in the office of the "Memory of Afgana" charitable foundation. Tours are organized either by bus for groups of 37 people, or by minibuses with a capacity of 8 people.

On the territory of the complex, visitors will have the opportunity to fire a MI-40-41 and PPSh rifle, Mosin rifle and MP-44, Mauser, Maxim machine gun and other weapons used in the battles for the liberation of our people.

Groups of no more than ten people can make a route on armored vehicles. For this, powerful military vehicles MTLB and BTR-40 are represented to their services. Here you can feel the power of the pre-war light tank BT-7. Skating is also included in the additional services of the complex.

In the IKK "Stalin Line" it is offered to rent a quad bike. This four-wheeled "iron horse" with a breeze will carry its "rider" off-road.

If you come to a museum located directly in the open air on one of the days off, then from 12 to 15 hours you can get to the observation flight on a MI-2 helicopter . The duration of stay in the air, depending on the amount of payment, is 15, 20, 30 or 60 minutes. These flights are carried out by the head of the flying club, pilot-instructor DOSAAF of the first class, test pilot Mochansky Nikolai Petrovich. Being in the helicopter, you can get to know the historical and cultural complex "Stalin's Line" from the top. Here, the flying club is offered to order a survey flight through the territory of Belarus and to pass a training program preparing amateur pilots.

In memory of the amazing museum on the territory of the ICC, you can buy soldiers' flasks and badges, booklets and calendars, books and many other souvenirs.
Organizations happily spend in this amazing and unusual place various corporate events. IIC "Stalin's Line" provides an opportunity not only for active collective recreation, but also for celebrating any celebration or anniversary.

When can I get acquainted with the Stalin Line? The working hours of this museum are from 10 to 20 hours. One day a week (Monday) is a day off. However, it should be borne in mind that on working days from 6 to 8 pm there are restrictions on access to the machine gun bunker and the artillery half-capon.

Contacts

You can book excursions in the office of the "Memory of Afgana" foundation, which is located in Minsk on Sevastopolskaya street in the house №105. If necessary, all interested persons can also contact the staff of the complex "Stalin's Line". The address of this museum is IKK "Stalin Line", the route "Minsk-Molodechno" P28, 31 km, Loshany, 223038, Belarus.

Role in patriotic education

For all the years of work of the IIC "Stalin's Line" it was visited by more than one million people. Among them are residents of Belarus and foreign guests. In the territory of a truly grandiose historical and cultural complex, in addition to the usual excursions, large-scale performances of the theatrical plan are constantly held.

They reconstruct the military operations that were fought on this territory during the war with the fascists. Days of conscripts, as well as professional holidays of law enforcement agencies, are held here. On the territory of the IKK, soldiers of the Belarusian army, as well as veterans of the Second World War, are honored. Various international and youth actions are held in the unique museum.