GUM

GUM is the first largest department store in Minsk. It is located in the very center of the capital, at the intersection of the main highway — pr. Independence and Lenin St. It opened its doors to customers and guests for the first time on November 5, 1951.
The department store building is a monument of architecture and urban planning of the twentieth century. On the symmetrically designed facade of the department store, three arched openings are highlighted, which form the main entrance, oriented to the ave. Independence. The architectural and artistic solution of the building provides for the presence of large glazed openings and complex decor — numerous pediments, moldings, inserts, heraldic belts, decorative elements of classical heritage are also widely used in the interior - stucco details, marble, crystal, unusual stained glass windows, wide staircases and luxurious columns.
The department store serves more than 20,000 customers daily. It sells products for the whole family and for all occasions: for children and adults, for homes and cottages, for sports and recreation