This opera building was first opened in 1939 and was designed by a Belarus architect from Leningrad. Surviving the heavy bombing during WWII, soon after liberation of the captial, evacuated artists returned to Minsk in premiered Alesya, an opera by Eugene Tikotsky. It is said that the ballet company is one of the foremost companies in the world, and the most amazing thing about this venue is the incredibly low prices for which you can purchase tickets (opera and ballet) - starting at just a few euros! #opera #operahouse #ballet #theatre #theater #architecture #history #performance #performingarts #performances #artists #minsk #belarus #easterneurope #europe