For nearly 150 years, the shaded alleys of Alexandrovsky Square have been reliably hidden from casual pedestrians next to their iconic masterpiece, the Boy and Swan Fountain. water in Minsk. In the 1880s, the fountain water was drinkable, and soft pink water lilies and live turtles floated around the statue. Today, despite the passage of many times and wars, it has remained steadfast, and is still an important landmark of the city.