Minsk American Center
Minsk American Center presents public programs and educational events for audiences interested in American history, culture, and civic life.
With over 650 Spaces in 150 countries worldwide, American Spaces provide welcoming environments where visitors can connect and learn about the United States through programs and lectures, as well as through books, movies, and magazines.
Hosted in embassies, schools, libraries, and other partner institutions worldwide, American Spaces are platforms for providing information and engagement through activities such as:
- Educational advising for those who want to study in the U.S.
- Workshops on topics ranging from career skills to English-language learning
- Classes and clubs introducing new technologies, digital skills, and academic resources
- Films, discussions, and lectures on entrepreneurship, leadership, current events, and international affairs
Events by Minsk American Center
Bigfoot in American Culture
October 28/19:00Minsk
For decades, stories of a mysterious, human-like creature hiding in the forests of North America have fascinated Americans.
Financial Literacy Club: Your Financial Roadmap
October 27/19:00Minsk
We welcome you to a practical session focused on turning financial knowledge into a long-term personal strategy.
English Speaking Club: “Mental Health & Self-Care: How Do Americans Talk About It”
October 19/20:00Minsk
The pace of modern life has brought words and expressions related to mental health, self-care, stress, and emotional well-being into everyday conversations.
English for Students
October 14/19:00Minsk
A practical English course for students focused on building confidence in speaking, listening, vocabulary, and everyday communication through guided activities and discussion
Financial Literacy Club: Thinking Like an Investor
October 13/19:00Minsk
In our third session, we’ll explore how to evaluate investment opportunities and make more informed financial decisions.
“The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel
October 10/16:30Minsk
With more than 10 million copies sold worldwide, The Psychology of Money has become an international bestseller and a Sunday Times bestseller. Why do some people make better financial decisions than others?
English For Volunteers
October 7/18:30Minsk
Build the practical English skills needed to volunteer confidently in international and community settings.
English Speaking Club: “American Work”
October 5/20:00Minsk
Using English at work is about more than choosing the right words and building grammatically correct sentences. I
Financial Literacy Club: Building Capital
September 29/18:00Minsk
Together with financial expert, investor, and entrepreneur Alfonso Yagüe, we will explore how money, financial markets, and personal finance work.
Freedom 250: Ladies of the Revolution
September 24/19:00Minsk
What role did women play in the American Revolution, and did the struggle for independence change their position in the new nation?
Meme Talk: English Through America’s Favorite Memes
September 21/20:00Minsk
Memes, internet slang, irony, and sarcasm are now a huge part of everyday English. Half of what shows up in your feed, DMs, or comment sections is impossible to understand if you take it literally.
Route 66 and the Interstate Highway System: Mobility and the American Dream
August 28/19:00Minsk
This lecture focuses on the roads that helped shape modern America and how Route 66 became a symbol of freedom, travel, and reinvention.
The Silver Bridge Collapse (1967): Engineering Failure and Lessons Learned
August 11/19:00Minsk
In this lecture, we will examine the dramatic story of the Silver Bridge collapse, one of the most significant infrastructure disasters in American history.
Freedom 250: The American Revolution (1775–1783)
July 23/19:00Minsk
Join historian David Goldfield for a lecture on the origins, turning points, and contested legacy of the American Revolution.