Zilber's ’’Science’’ Minsk
Coders of the past
Katia from Minsk
One of the things I enjoy about being a Spotter is the opportunity to explore my own city as a newcomer. It sometimes leads to fascinating finds. I often pass by the sculpture in front of the Research Institute ’’CNIITU’’ in my neighbourhood, and yet I was surprised to learn that Zilber’s allegorical forged copper composition ’’Science’’ (1975) is considered the Eastern Europe's first monument dedicated to coders (and probably #2 in the world — Lovelace's & Babbage's statues are on top of this list anyway).
Belarus was on the path to becoming the Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe, and I find it amusing that this shot the man holding an oscilloscope & the woman holding a punched tape with a program to well-deserved fame.
The bike factory district is a blank spot on the Minsk tourist map, and there is no doubt it won't be on your bucket list, either. Street art tourism is an inevitable choice, but Soviet monumental art is worth seeing to expand your sense of place. Keep in mind this overlooked lead you may still follow.
The smell of chocolate might tempt you to stroll down Partyzanski Av. to grab some local sweets at Kamunarka (Aranskaya str. 18). It would be ideal to pay a visit on the evening of a clear day so you can watch the sun disappear over the horizon while walking through the monochrome surroundings (concrete landscapes inspired by Le Corbusier can be inspiring!).
Alternatively, you can check out one of the local murals at Rabočy Ln., 1.
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