Comedians born in Minsk

Minsk is the capital of Belarus and the largest city in the country, rebuilt on a grand scale after the destruction of the Second World War. Wide avenues and monumental Stalin era architecture set the tone of the centre, which is the political, industrial and cultural heart of the state.

Theatres, museums and a large student population keep the arts busy, and stand-up comedy has gained ground among younger audiences. Vyacheslav Komissarenko was born here.