Maskowsky Bus Station in Minsk: historical overview

• The bus station at 63 Filimonova Street opened in 1999.
• Passenger services at the bus station ended with its demolition in 2014.
• In August 2024, the site was described as a construction site for a Gazprom complex, with completion then planned for 2027.
• The photo of the station hall shows the former building before its demolition.

Maskowsky Bus Station opened in 1999 at 63 Filimonova Street. The building was known for its large hall, decorative murals and distinctive clock. Travelers used the site for suburban, long-distance and international bus services. The name found in older timetables and travel accounts therefore refers to a former terminal, not an active departure point.

Demolition began in 2014, and the building was completely removed. A new complex with an office building and transport connections was planned for the site. A report from August 2024 said construction was still underway there and gave 2027 as the planned completion date at the time. This dated information explains the difference between the historic photo of the hall and the fact that the bus station no longer exists today.

For bus travel in Minsk, the departure point shown on your current ticket is what matters. The former Maskowsky terminal is not a current departure point. In addition to the bus stations in Minsk, Minsk railway station is a separate transport hub for rail travel. Within the city, the Minsk Metro connects different parts of the city.

You can choose accommodation in Minsk according to your actual booked arrival or departure point. For a city visit, Minsk and the Minsk guide offer ideas for city walks. Minsk’s parks and museums in Minsk are places to visit between trips. For air travel, Minsk Airport is a separate arrival and departure point.

The authorities report that border crossings with Ukraine are closed, as are crossings on the borders with Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. Crossings open to passenger traffic cannot be used by pedestrians or cyclists; short-notice changes to crossings and permitted modes of transport are possible. Cross-border bus routes and transfers may therefore also change.

According to the Federal Foreign Office, non-Belarusian payment cards can be used only to a limited extent. Exporting banknotes of an EU member state to Belarus is generally prohibited; exceptions for personal use are interpreted narrowly and checked at border crossings. A planned bus journey through several countries must therefore take into account the crossings currently permitted and the payment rules in force.

When was the bus station demolished?

Demolition began in 2014, and the building was completely removed. It had opened in 1999 and was therefore in service for around 15 years.

What was on the site in August 2024?

A report from August 2024 described the site as a construction site for a new complex. The planned completion date given at the time was 2027.

What award did the station’s architecture receive?

The Minskproekt architectural group received the State Prize of the Republic of Belarus for the design.