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Flight Minsk-Gomel, Belarus
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Andrei Gromyko
Andrei Andreyevich Gromyko (; Belarusian Андрэ́й Андрэ́евіч Грамы́ка; – July 2, 1989) was a Soviet statesman from the beginning to the end of the Cold War. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the USSR from 1957 to 1985, and as Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, equivelant to head of state and President of the USSR, from 1985 to 1987. Gromyko was responsible for many top decisions regarding Soviet foreign policy. He retired in 1985 after being replaced by Mikhail Gorbachev as head of state. In the Free World he was given the nickname Mr. Nyet, literally meaning Mr. No.
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Seryoga
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Siarhiej Sidorski
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Belarus
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Battle of Gomel -- 90000 Soviet Prisoners Taken (Sep 1941)
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Combat footage. German Wartime Newsreel (Die Deutsche Wochenschau Nr.574, 3rd Sep 1941).
Gomel -2010
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Short journey around the city.
Gomel, Гомель, Homel, Belarus; Беларусь; Białoruś 2008; Homyel, Homiel'
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A video shot in the city of Gomel', Belarus in April and May 2008 Видео снятое в г. Гомеле в апреле и мае 2008 г. (смотреть в высоком качестве) [HQ] Filmik nakręcony w Homlu na Białorusi w kwietniu i maju 2008 r. (oglądaj w wysokiej...
Gomel, Belarus 2004
Intro of the Gomel (Belarus)04 Meeting.
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Me in the battle between D-FLAVE ROCK(Discovery) and Mix tape crew. We(D-flave) won=)
Gomel from the bridge
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Gomel view from river.
Gomel, Belarus. Гомель, Беларусь.
The city of Gomel in Belarus on a sunny spring day of 2008. Homel, Białoruś. Muzyka: białoruski zespół NRM (piosenka „Trzy żółwie") Music: NRM - Тры Чарапахi (Three Turtles) ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. Все права принадлежат их законным правообладателям.
Gomel Avia Antonov An-24.
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Gomel Avia Antonov An-24-RV flight from Minsk to Gomel. Registration EW-47697. First flight on 24th February 1972.
Trolleybuses in Gomel, Belarus
Trolleybuses in Gomel, Belarus at the Railway Station terminus, Oct 3, 2007
Renan Bressan Gomel 2009 Bielorrussia
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Frankfurt-Gomel
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Frankfurt-Gomel
Гомель Август 2008 Gomel August 2008
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Отпуск в Гомеле
Gomel-Choiniki
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Gomel-Choiniki
Maycon Calijuri-FC Gomel Belarus 2009
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MAYCON Rogerio Silva CALIJURI Birthday:06/06/1986 Heigth:1,79 m Weigth:79 kg Position:Forwarder 2009-FC Gomel Belarus
Zenón Gomel Apaza - Transform Andean communities through traditional agriculture
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In 1994 Peruvian agricultural engineer Zenón Gomel Apaza returned to his homeland in the Andes to help farmers with his modern knowledge. He soon realised, however, that the cultural traditions and harsh conditions of the region called for more traditional skills and knowledge and that his ancestors rich agricultural techniques were adopted. "Diversity is a guarantee of food security. A diversity of plants has more possibilities of surviving adverse environmental conditions Gomel Apaza now works to revive traditional Andean agriculture, documenting farmers traditional know-how and encouraging biodiversity to ensure food security and diversity of species. He has established a network of exchange and knowledge-sharing between local communities which he hopes to expand in order to preserve the rich agricultural heritage of the region.
2009: Dr. Victor Gomel
Dr. Victor Gomel's honorary degree acceptance speech in 2009 at Simon Fraser University. Victor Gomel is a professor and former head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UBC, internationally renowned for his pioneering work in reproductive surgery, operative laparoscopy, womens health. He is also recognized for the first IVF birth in Canada and creation of the Womens Health Center at the BC Womens Hospital. The degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, was conferred on Dr. Gomel on Thursday, October 8.
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GOMEL SLAVYANE
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Gomel, Belarus 2003
Intro of the Belarus 03 clip of the 2003-DvD.
An-24 Gomelavia Gomel - Minsk-1
Regular flight on January 4, 2009. 47697. More at aviaforum.ru
Uborka v garazhe .. Gomel ..
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patzany ukurilis' i podmitaut garazh
Monkey's Matters in Gomel
Hi, this vid is about our trip to Gomel 18.04.2010 :) Fun-fun-fun!)) Thanks for the invitation.) Thx to everyone, nice people, cute city, good training :)
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View of the city, with the Paskevich Palace seen in the distance. The exact date when Gomel was founded is not known. Gomel was first mentioned in the chronicles in the first half of the 12th century; the officially accepted date is 1142. In 1854 Gomel merged with the neighboring town of Bielica located across Sozh, on the left bank of the river.
![Gomel (pronounced /ˈɡoʊmel/),[1] also Homiel, Homel (Belarusian, Russian: Гомель, IPA: [ˈɣomʲelʲ] (Bel.), [ˈɡomʲelʲ] (Rus.),[1] translit: Homieĺ; is the administrative center of Homiel Voblast and the second-largest city in Belarus.](http://web.archive.org./web/20110521065813im_/http://cdn.wn.com/pd/58/41/e01c2d0106660bc6efb7a6966a86_grande.jpg "Gomel (pronounced /ˈɡoʊmel/),[1] also Homiel, Homel (Belarusian, Russian: Гомель, IPA: [ˈɣomʲelʲ] (Bel.), [ˈɡomʲelʲ] (Rus.),[1] translit: Homieĺ; is the administrative center of Homiel Voblast and the second-largest city in Belarus.")
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Gomel (pronounced /ˈɡoʊmel/),[1] also Homiel, Homel (Belarusian, Russian: Гомель, IPA: [ˈɣomʲelʲ] (Bel.), [ˈɡomʲelʲ] (Rus.),[1] translit: Homieĺ; is the administrative center of Homiel Voblast and the second-largest city in Belarus.
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View of the Bobrujsk railway station, in Belarus. Bobrujsk and Zlobin railway stations are the main stations between Minsk and Gomel.
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Sozh
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Statue of Andrei Gromyko in Gomel In 1966, he engaged in a dialogue with Pope Paul VI as part of the pontiff's ostpolitik, which resulted in greater openness for the Roman Catholic Church in Eastern Europe.
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Soldiers from the Sharanna Provincial Reconstruction Team, 10th Mountain Division, provide security during operations in Gomel, Afghanistan. ula1
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Analogion
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New building of the Department of Biology, Belarusian State University. Belarusian State Technological University. Specialised in chemical and pharmaceutical technology, in printing and forestry. Founded in 1930 as Forestry Institute in Homel.
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The Resurrection Church of Brest is the largest church in Belarus. Over 5000 people can attend service
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Babruysk or Bobruisk (Belarusian: Бабруйск, Babrujsk; Russian: Бобруйск, Bobruisk) is a city in the Mahilyow Voblast of Belarus on the Berezina river. It is a large city in Belarus with a population of approximately 227,000 people (2000). The name Babruysk (as well as that of the Babruyka River) probably originates from the Belarusian word babyor (бобёр) (beaver), many of which used to inhabit the Berezina. However, beavers in the area have been almost eliminated by the end of the 19th century d
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The trade fair site
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Stamp with the Cross of St. Euphrasyne from 1991
![Gomel (pronounced /ˈɡoʊmel/),[1] also Homiel, Homel (Belarusian, Russian: Гомель, IPA: [ˈɣomʲelʲ] (Bel.), [ˈɡomʲelʲ] (Rus.),[1] translit: Homieĺ; is the administrative center of Homiel Voblast and the second-largest city in Belarus.](http://web.archive.org./web/20110521065813im_/http://cdn.wn.com/pd/58/41/e01c2d0106660bc6efb7a6966a86_thumb.jpg "Gomel (pronounced /ˈɡoʊmel/),[1] also Homiel, Homel (Belarusian, Russian: Гомель, IPA: [ˈɣomʲelʲ] (Bel.), [ˈɡomʲelʲ] (Rus.),[1] translit: Homieĺ; is the administrative center of Homiel Voblast and the second-largest city in Belarus.")
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Gomel
| Name | Gomel |
|---|---|
| Native name | Гомель |
| Caption | The grounds of the Gomel Palace |
| Image seal | Coat of Arms of Homiel, Belarus.png |
| Pushpin map | Belarus |
| Pushpin map caption | Location in Belarus |
| Coordinates display | inline,title |
| Coordinates region | BY |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision type1 | Subdivision |
| Subdivision name | |
| Subdivision name1 | Homiel |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Alexander Belyev |
| Established title | Founded |
| Established date | 1142 |
| Area total km2 | 113 |
| Population as of | 2004 |
| Population total | 481197 |
| Population metro | 527886 |
| Population density km2 | 4258.4 |
| Timezone | EET |
| Utc offset | +2 |
| Timezone dst | EEST |
| Utc offset dst | +3 |
| Postal code | 246xx, 247xxx |
| Area code | +375 232(2) |
| Blank name | License plate |
| Blank info | 3 |
| Website | www.gorod.gomel.by |
Gomel (), also Homiel, Homel (Belarusian, Russian: Гомель, (Bel.), (Rus.),
Like many other cities in eastern Europe, Gomel before the Second World War and the Holocaust had a significant Jewish population. According to the Russian census of 1897, out of a total population of 37,800, Jewish residents numbered about 20,385 (55% percent). On the eve of World War II, the Jewish population numbered fifteen thousand[?]. Some Jewish residents fled in the early months of the war, but those who remained were confined to ghettos and most were eventually executed by the Nazis.
Transportation
Public transportation is represented by over 1,000 city buses and trolleybuses. Public transportation is generally inexpensive ($14 monthly). Over 210 million passenger rides were registered in 2006. Taxi services ($10 for a one-way intra-city ride) are available 24 hours a day. The city is an important railroad hub in the southeastern part of Belarus being positioned midway on the Minsk-Kiev railroad link. Strategic location of Gomel near the border with Russia and Ukraine provides a direct connection to the vast railroad network.Gomel Airport is located 8 kilometers north-east from the city.
Culture
Educational center
Gomel is a well-known educational center. The following universities are located in Gomel:Since 1990, P.O. Sukhoy Homiel State Technical University and Homiel State Medical University have been attracting many international students from countries around world, including United States, Germany, China, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Russia, Ukraine, Egypt, Iran and Latin America. Homiel State Medical University provides classes in both English and Russian. Many famous scientists work here as senior lecturers.
People
International relations
Twin towns and Sister cities
Gomel is twinned with: {| cellpadding="10" |- style="vertical-align:top;" | Chernihiv, Ukraine Aberdeen, United Kingdom (since 1990) České Budějovice, Czech Republic Sudbury, Canada Sari, Iran || || Clermont-Ferrand, France Liepāja, Latvia Bryansk, Russia Radom, Poland |}
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External links
Category:Populated places in Belarus Category:Homiel Voblast Category:1142 establishments Category:Historic Jewish communities
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