WELCOME TO BELARUS! The Republic of Belarus is a country with a rapidly growing economy in the center of Europe with a compact territory and borders equidistant from Minsk. The volume of foreign investments into Belarus has increased by 13 times from 2003 to 2013, and that of the international trade by 4 times. The major trading partners are Russia, the EU countries (Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Latvia, and the UK), China and Venezuela. The main factors of investment potential are as follows: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Geographical location. Belarus is a transit country located between the European Union, the Customs Union and the CIS countries. High industrial, scientific and technical, and export capacity, as well as highly-qualified personnel. Favorable investment climate. Over the last years Belarus has become one of the 10 world leading countries as for the legislation reforms in terms of business environment simplification. Membership in the Customs Union and the Common Economic Space which provides no customs borders between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, and secures “four freedoms” starting from 2015, i.e. movement of goods, capital, services and labor. Security. Belarus is a country with a low crime rate. Export in 2013: 36.8 billion US dollars Import in 2013: 42.8 billion US dollars Territory: 207.600 sq.km Population: 9 million 463.8 thousand The major trading partners (percentage share) as of 2013: • The Customs Union countries – 50.6% • The EU – 26.5% • China – 4.2% Capital: Minsk (population 1 million 901.0 thousand) Value Added Tax (VAT) rate constitutes 20 % Neighboring countries: Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia - women 54.3% - men 45.7% “GALLERIA MINSK” COMPLEX The core of the “Galleria Minsk” concept, on the one hand, rests on the idea of building a shopping and leisure center that would both reflect the best European approaches and consider national traditions and peculiarities of a Belarusian mentality, and, on the other hand, the creation of a well-organized high quality trade and leisure systems. “Galleria Minsk” is a multifunctional complex with the total area of approximately 100 000 sq.m., which includes: 1) Shopping and leisure center: Total area: 54 500 sq.m.; Rental area: 36 000 sq.m.; Supermarket area: 4500 sq.m.; Restaurants and food-court area: 5 000 sq.m.; Open summer terrace area: 1500 sq.m.. 2) Hotel: Brand: DoubleTree by Hilton; Total area: 18 900 sq.m.; Number of rooms: 194; Sky-Restaurant on the 20th floor. 3) Parking Garage: Total area: 27 000 sq.m.; Number of parking spaces: 1000. LOCATION “Galleria Minsk” is located in the historical and cultural center of the city of Minsk – on Pobediteley Avenue, which is one of the main thoroughfares of the capital. In front of “Galleria Minsk” there is the Sports Palace, a conventional venue for city events, a recreational area on the bank of the river Svisloch, a seasonal skating rink and carting center. It is worth noting that a promenade area in front of “Galleria Minsk” is the broadest walking area on Pobediteley Avenue. Most of prominent places of interest such as one of the biggest cinemas “Moscow”, the Trinity Suburb (the old town), the Palace of the Republic, the Upper town, the National academic big Opera and Ballet Theater, and the Belarusian state museum of the Great Patriotic War are located within walking distance of “Galleria Minsk”. However, other big shopping centers are situated at a considerable distance of “Galleria Minsk”. There are no functioning shopping centers Other shopping centers in Minsk (area, sq.m.): 1. Zamok: 39 050 GLA/sq.m. 5. Stolitsa: 25 000 GLA/ sq.m. 2. Arena-City: 33 270 GLA/ sq.m. 6. Green City: 40 000 GLA/ sq.m. (under construction) 3. Galileo: 20 400 GLA/ sq.m. 4. Biggz: 31 000 GLA/ sq.m. 7. Dana Mall: 50 000 GLA/ sq.m. (under construction) TRANSPORT ACCESSIBILITY The advantage of “Galleria Minsk” is its transport accessibility. Alongside “Galleria Minsk” there are public transport stops of 11 bus and trolleybus routes, 17 shuttle bus lines, and two metro stations: “Frunzenskaya” and “Nemiga”. A third metro station on a new line is scheduled to be opened in the near future. Customers who choose to arrive in “Galleria Minsk” on private vehicles will be able to make use of services offered by the Parking Garage. Site Public transport stops (11 buses and trolleybuses) Metro stations exits: 1. “Nemiga” station 2. “Frunzenskaya” station 3. The third metro line station (project) Metro stations exits: Public events venue Skating rink / Carting center The “Moscow” Cinema The “Belarus” Cinema Pedestrian area “GALLERIA MINSK” SHOPPING CENTER CONCEPT The first and foremost objective of “Galleria Minsk” shopping center is to meet everyone's needs – whether it is shopping with friends, retreat to one of the center's restaurants, or family leisure-time activities. The customers will have the six levels of the shopping center available with more than 150 stores, featuring large foreign fashion brands, many of which are not represented in other shopping centers. The biggest food supermarket in the central area of Minsk will be located on the basement floor, whereas the numerous restaurants and a food-court area will be located on the upper floor. International tenants with more than 1000 sq.m each will occupy premises of the Shopping center. The distinctive features of “Galleria Minsk” will become a unique atrium with a spectacular view of the river Svisloch and the old town, and a unique construction of the Hotel incorporated into the Shopping center. Concept peculiarities: Restaurants and the food-court with various cuisines Full range of services Unique mix of stores Modern supermarket (4 500 ì2) Exterior and interior design Convenient circulation inside the center: 2 lines of escalators 2 panoramic lifts 3 spacious lifts Moving sidewalk Number of stores: 150 PARKING Five-level Parking has been designed with the use of the most contemporary technologies with participation of a Doctor of Sciences from Germany. “No columns” structure is a unique architectural solution that allows any driver to feel maximum comfort while parking. Given that “Galleria Minsk” shopping center is going to become a place for family leisure, the Parking will be equipped with special-purpose “family” parking places and the ones reserved for the handicapped. Parking Main entrances for vehicles Shopping center entrances POTENTIAL CUSTOMER “Galleria Minsk” is located in the historical and cultural center of the capital, which attracts both tourists and Minsk citizens. 10% of all Minsk population lives and 45% works in the business center of Minsk, which creates the target audience of “Galleria Minsk”. Moreover, given that it takes only 30-40 minutes to get to “Galleria Minsk” from any part of the city, all Minsk citizens can be considered potential customers. Besides, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel being part of the complex will encourage its guests to make use of the services provided in the shopping center. Thus, “Galleria Minsk” is a complex for family leisure activities, aimed at various segments of customers with a middle and middle «+» income level. Minsk population: 1.9 million Residents of the historical and tourist center: approx. 10% (around 190.0 thousand) The number of employed people in Minsk is 63.5% (1 million 220 thousand) The number of people working in the business center: approximately 45 % (about 855.0 thousand) “Galleria Minsk” shopping center Minsk city limits Business center of Minsk Historical and tourist center EXTERIOR DESIGN “Galleria Minsk” façade will be made of exclusively manufactured glass that creates an effect of a play of light and shades. Innovative shopping center's LED night illumination will create an atmosphere of a metropolis. The biggest multimedia screen in Belarus with the total area of 330 sq. m will be located on the main façade of the shopping center along with the “Galleria Minsk” logo developed by the world famous Belarusian artist Vladimir Tsesler. INTERIOR DESIGN The main concept behind the shopping mall interior design has been to facilitate an intuitive flow of people, proper use of atrium space and public areas. A sense of extra space and comfort among the customers will be created by the glass façade of the main entrance. During the daytime the texture of a 28-meters atrium will sparkle in the sunlight, while at night it will be highlighted by LED lamps. Art Deco theme and a palette of decoration materials will create an atmosphere of comfort and coziness. (-) BASEMENT FLOOR - 1 floor will offer its customers a wide range of goods and services. Much of the floor will be taken by the biggest food supermarket in the center of Minsk. The checkout area lobby will host a pet store, drycleaner, shoe repairs, exchange office, flower store, and bank department. 1ST FLOOR Stores of beauty products, jewelry and watches, pharmacy and phone shops, newspapers booth, wine store, and tea and coffee store will be located on this level. The atrium of the 1st floor will have an information stand, cash machines and various kiosks. A big two-storied clothing store will be located by the main entrance to the shopping center, which will be equipped with an escalator connecting the two floors for the convenience of customers. 2ST FLOOR Famous world brands of classic style clothing and shoes for men and women, as well of women's lingerie and men's underwear and accessories. 3RD FLOOR Clothing and shoes both for the people who lead an active lifestyle and modern young people. The floor will catch fancy of those who want to look fashionable, stylish and stand out in a crowd. 4TH FLOOR Goods for active recreation, hunting and fishing, shops of sports clothing of different brands with a wide array of choices all in one place in Minsk. 5TH FLOOR The fifth floor will be all “home” and colorful. It will feature a wide variety of household goods, dishes, textiles and electronics. Also it will have many baby stores that will enchant small customers with pretty colorful interiors. For the parents' convenience the floor will have a modern baby care room furnished with all the necessary things. 6TH FLOOR Restaurants of different cuisines, cafes, bars, pubs, and a foodcourt area with fast-food restaurants suited to every fancy. 7TH FLOOR Summer terrace with restaurants and cafes. Project Milestones and Partners: 2011 – project concept development 2012 – commencement of project implementation 2015 – construction completion, opening of the Shopping Center, Hotel and Parking Garage General Contractor: “Renaissance Construction” group of companies Financial Partner: “BPS-Sberbank” OJSC and Moscow Bank “Sberbank Rossii” OJSC Hotel Operator: Hilton Worldwide COMPANY Galleria Concept JLLC 17 Revolutsionnaya str., office 16 Minsk, Belarus, 220030 phone: (+375) 17 327 78 83 fax: (+375) 17 327 74 03 mob. phone: (+375) 44 597 48 88 [email protected] www.galleria-minsk.by LEASE DEPARTMENT Irina Belska 17 Revolutsionnaya str., office 16 Minsk, Belarus, 220030 phone: (+375) 17 327 78 83 fax: (+375) 17 327 74 03 mob. phone: (+375) 44 597 18 88 [email protected] Roman Artyukevich 17 Revolutsionnaya str., office 16 Minsk, Belarus, 220030 phone: (+375) 17 327 78 83 fax: (+375) 17 327 74 03 mob. phone: (+375) 44 597 38 88 [email protected]
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