Tour Borisov, Berezina, Studenka in 1812 year

Barys was the son of the legendary Vseslav the Sorcerer. After his father’s death in 1101, he took the Polotsk throne. The prince actively spread Christianity in Belarusian lands, and his name has been preserved in history thanks to the "Barys Stones" – ancient epigraphic monuments that have survived to this day.

In 2002, on the occasion of the city's 900th anniversary, a monument to Prince Barys was erected. The monument is located near the Holy Resurrection Cathedral in the old part of Barysau, precisely where the city was founded. The local history museum holds numerous exhibits and materials dedicated to the prince, his lineage, and his rule.

Majestic and colourful, festive and highly artistic – it is so possible to describe Borisovsky Sacred Resurrection Cathedral. In total for 3 years, forces of architects from St. Petersburg, artists from Vilno and masters from Ivents, have built the work of art in the pseudo-Russian style. A large number of domes and a play of contrasts draw attention of all guests and residents to cathedral.

Church of Christmas of Blessed Virgin of Maria - the oldest cult construction of Borisov which decorates the square of the city also today. This striking example of architecture of late classicism became a part of the square which has kept the lines characteristic of building of the 19th century. You will see quite interesting example of provincial civil architecture. And the icon which has escaped at the fire with image of the Mother of God in a silver salary holding on a hand of the blessed baby Jesus has found the place in the church by miracle.

On the eve of the war with France, the issue of defending the city from the possible enemy's landing was acute. Near the bridge over the Berezina, the construction of artillery batteries was planned. The invasion of Napoleon's army of work was interrupted - and not completed. Nevertheless, many of them were in force. Borisov in the year 1812. The surviving structures are recognized historically and to this day are referred to as «Batteries».

"In consciousness of the French people Berezina is associated with a series of misfortunes which pursued a campaign of Napoleonic army... I decline the head before memory of the French and Russian soldiers who were at war here. I decline the head before the Belarusian earth which became a shelter for these soldiers" - these words of the ambassador of France reflect memory of many people whose representatives were at war and have died here in 1812. The Berezinsky crossing near Borisov, according to historians, became the most gloomy page of history of wars of Napoleon. Having lost about 50 thousand people, the most part of artillery and wagon trains, on November 26 the French army has ceased to exist as organized fighting force. Events of those years store memorial signs of the Brilevsky field.

The Monument to the Victims of the War of 1812 is located in the picturesque Barysaw District of Belarus, near the village of Studenka. This is a significant place associated with the tragic events of November 1812, when fierce battles took place here between the Russian armies and the French corps of Wittgenstein and Chichagov. Many tourists, choosing tours around Belarus, visit this memorial to honor the memory of the fallen.