brest

Brest is a major city in southwestern Belarus, situated on the border with Poland near the confluence of the Bug and Mukhavets rivers. It serves as the administrative centre of Brest Region and a key transport hub, with important railway lines, highways and the Brest Railway Bridge linking Belarus to the European Union. Historically, Brest was the site of the 1918 Treaty of Brest‑Litovsk and the 1945 signing of the Polish–Soviet border agreement. The city is known for its 19th‑century Brest Fortress, a World War II symbol of Soviet resistance, and hosts the annual “Brest International Film Festival.” (Population ~340,000.) Views Nigeria