An aerial view captures a cityscape of Minsk, Belarus, under a partly cloudy sky. In the foreground, a green artificial turf soccer field with white markings and a goal is adjacent to a black asphalt court with curved lines indicating a handball or basketball area. Lush green trees partially obscure the view of a nearby building with a blue roof and white walls. Beyond this, the city unfolds with a dense collection of buildings, a mix of residential blocks and other structures, stretching towards the horizon. The distant skyline is dotted with taller buildings. The overall impression is that of a suburban or semi-urban area within a larger city.

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