Minsk is the capital of the Republic of Belarus, its political, economic, cultural and scientific center. It is an ancient city and dates back to the 11th century. There is one version of how it came into being. Gleb Vseslavovich took proposition of Minsk from his father and made it the capital of an independent Principality. There are certain proofs that it was a flourishing commercial center located at the crossroads of the traditional trade rout from east to west and from north to south.
Minsk is situated on the river Svisloch and occupies an area of 200 square kilometers. Its population is about 2 million people. During the Great Patriotic War Minsk was destroyed by German invaders almost completely. Minsk lay in ruins. The people of Belarus rebuilt the city. Victory Square, the Eternal Flame at the monument commemorates soldiers, underground fighters, partisans who fell in the battles for freedom f our motherland. The names of many streets of the city commemorate many heroes.
I haven`t cleaned my football boots. They haven`t started their meal. I haven`t done my homework. He hasn`t won all his matches this year. My brother and I haven`t seen any films this week. It's my birthday party today. I haven`t invited many people. He hasn`t washed his hands. They're very dirty. Mum's really angry. We haven`t tidied our room! I can't play with my friends this evening. I haven`t finished my homework. I haven`t visited New York for three years. Where's Alison? We haven`t seen her since yesterday. Dad hasn`t been taking a holiday since last August. - (здесь надо употребить Pres.Perf.Cont.) John hasn`t played the violin since he was at school.
Minsk is situated on the river Svisloch and occupies an area of 200 square kilometers. Its population is about 2 million people. During the Great Patriotic War Minsk was destroyed by German invaders almost completely. Minsk lay in ruins. The people of Belarus rebuilt the city. Victory Square, the Eternal Flame at the monument commemorates soldiers, underground fighters, partisans who fell in the battles for freedom f our motherland. The names of many streets of the city commemorate many heroes.