Belarus
The Basilian Monastery, built between 1758 and 1774 and later operating as the Orthodox Holy Protection Monastery after 1842, was demolished in 1969. A city council resolution from March 13, 1969, justified the demolition of the dilapidated former religious structures, including the monastery, citing the need for housing and cultural development and claiming the buildings lacked historical value and posed a safety risk. Artist Mikola Kupava recalled witnessing the demolition in August 1969, de.. Read more »
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