The Global Economy and Business

«UNESCO has a long elaborated concept that
natural and cultural heritage should be not only protected
but also taken advantage of it»

Vladimir Schastny, Chairman of the National UNESCO Committee

 

I’d like to answer to the first yesterday’s question. So, the castles in Mir and Nesvizh were included in the World Heritage List. This is a special list of sights all over the world that are of great importance and have need for protection. Now, Belarusian castles stand alongside the Great Wall of China, the Roman Coliseum and the Giza Pyramids.

Many specialists admit that they worried greatly while awaiting this verdict. To earn its place on the list, the site should have obvious world significance.

I believe that this decision will have far-reaching consequences in the sphere of international tourism. Undoubtedly, it is a great honor for the country and a huge responsibility not only for Belarus, but for the whole world.

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I was in Mir and Nesvizh this summer, but that is another story altogether
To be continued…

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