History
The partisan movement played a crucial role in the Belarusian people's fight against the occupiers during World War II. It was in forests and swamps like these that camps were created — where fighters of the invisible front lived, fought, and treated the wounded. Today, on the territory of Stankovo, one of these camps has been reconstructed — fully based on archival materials provided by the Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War. This is not just an exhibition — it is a detailed reconstruction grounded in authentic documents, photographs, and eyewitness accounts.
Territory
The complex is built in full scale and includes over a dozen authentic structures: a headquarters dugout with a functioning radio station, a commander’s dugout equipped with maps and a Morse code machine, a printing house for propaganda leaflets, soldiers’ quarters, a weapons workshop with homemade arms, a forest school for young underground fighters, and a medical unit. Nearby, there is a specially equipped gazebo called «Forest School», where an instructor shares survival skills and teaches respectful interaction with nature. Upon request, an outdoor lunch can be arranged here. Within the Partisan Camp, visitors will also find an ancient oak tree called «The Forest Guardian», estimated to be around 500 years old!
Excursions
If you are planning a trip from Minsk to Stankovo, be sure to include this site in your itinerary. We offer individual guided tours that provide an in-depth experience of partisan life, allowing you to walk along trails where every tree holds a story. If desired, the visit to the camp can be combined with a stroll through the local zoo, which is located on the same grounds.
The Stankovo Zoo is a true haven of wildlife, home to over 40 species of birds and mammals. Here you can see ostriches, pheasants, peacocks, about 15 breeds of chickens, and meet two charming residents — the bear Vasilisa and her loyal canine friend Anfisa. Other animals include foxes, raccoons, bison, yaks, noble and spotted deer, llamas, mouflons, as well as exotic predators such as tigers, a lynx, and a lion. All animals are housed in spacious enclosures with colorful cabins. A walking path around the zoo allows visitors to observe the animals' behavior in comfortable, natural conditions.
This is a place where the boundaries between past and present dissolve, and the spiritual and material worlds intertwine into a single cultural code. Stankovo welcomes you with open arms and promises unforgettable experiences to all who seek a deep immersion in the history and nature of Belarus.
