Minsk Gets Spruced Up For World Ice Hockey Championship

An advertisement for the 2004 IIHF World Championship in Minsk's Liberty Square.

Minsk Arena, the main venue for the championship.

An advertisement for the tournament near the Minsk Arena.

The Hotel Kempinski is still under construction.

The Chyzhouka Arena, the second main venbue for the championship

Chyzhouka Arena

The Hotel Arena is preparing for the large influx of tourists.

Advertisement for the championship on Minsk's Liberty Boulevard.

The Hotel Slavyanski

The Hotel Renaissance

Advertisement for the championship on Victors' Boulevard.

The Hotel Na Zamkavaj

The Hotel Olympus

Advertisement for the championship on Lenin Street.