The oldest school in Minsk is being closed for major repairs

The Minsk Secondary School No. 4 is being closed for a technical inspection, the Minsk-News agency writes. The building will be modernized, the facades will also be restored.

The school was built in 1936 according to the architect's project of Gerasim Yakushko. During the Second World War, the school burned down, but the walls remained. The building was restored in 1947, and in the late 1970s the school had a six-story extension with a large gym and classrooms. The building is on the list of historical and cultural values of the Republic of Belarus.

Recently, cracks were found in the facades, so it needs major repairs. For this, a planned survey will be conducted to understand the technical condition of the building. Students will be temporarily study at another schools.

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