Tour of Belarus by car. What you need to know when preparing for a trip to Belarus

Belarus is a country located in the eastern part of Europe. The famous Belovezhskaya Pushcha is located here, the famous “Pesnyary” comes from here, and only here you can buy products manufactured in accordance with GOST of the USSR. This power is famous beautiful nature, magnificent castles and unsurpassed architectural sites. It is best to explore by car, because this is the only way to fully enjoy their splendor. All excursions in the state begin from its capital - Minsk. The hero city, like a Phoenix, was reborn after the almost complete destruction that overtook it during the Second World War. Today there is something to pay attention to and where to go.

Yes we ask or Welcome

A tour of Minsk begins from its airport or railway station. It all depends on how exactly you got here. If you are planning to go around the sights of Belarus by car, then start from here anyway.

National Airport Minsk 2 is located 42 kilometers from the city. On its territory there is a museum under open air, which presents aircraft from the times Soviet Union. Models of such aircraft as Tu-134A, Yak-40 and An-2 are exhibited here.

The main cultural and architectural site of Minsk is considered Train Station and the “Minsk Gate”, located on Station Square. The railway station building is incredibly functional and beautiful. Here you can exchange money, buy medicines and souvenirs, and have a snack.

“Minsk Gate” is two towers, each eleven meters high. They were built in the manner of Stalinist classicism. The towers are included in the list of the most recognizable city landmarks and are considered a calling card. The object was built during 1947-1953. The left tower is decorated with a clock, the diameter of which reaches four meters, and the right one is decorated with the coat of arms of the Belarusian SSR.

Conquer Belarus

Let's go further to see the sights of Belarus by car. The Khatyn memorial complex, located in the village of the same name, evokes both sadness and delight. The village itself was burned to the ground along with all its inhabitants in March 1943. Only three people from the village were able to survive - an elderly man and two boys.

The authorities of the Soviet Union considered it their duty to perpetuate the memory of the victims of that terrible event and similar horrors of the war period. Therefore, in 1969 they opened the Khatyn memorial complex. It includes a sculpture of a surviving village elder carrying a dying child in his arms. Sculpting conveys enormous emotional power. The prototype of the artifact was Joseph Kaminsky, a blacksmith who found his dying son under a pile of corpses. Every half minute, bells ring in Khatyn, enhancing the effect of what you see.

Castle Country

The sights of Belarus, photos of which are shown in our review, include a huge number of palaces. Each of them received separate praise and description. For example, it is a monument of defensive architecture of the 16th-17th centuries. It is located in the village of Golshany and was built by order of Pavel Stefan Sapieha in 1610. Once upon a time it was a majestic rectangular building with an area of ​​89 meters * 69 meters. And today it has turned into ruins, overgrown with bushes. The dungeons, where the history of the country was made in the old days, are covered with earth and are not of particular interest. The east wing and a couple of towers boast slightly better condition.

The sights of Belarus, especially castles, arouse great interest among tourists. The state can be proud of another fortress. This is Borisov Castle. It was built for quite a long time: from the end of the 12th century until the beginning of the 14th century. The object played a significant strategic role, because under its control there was a shipping route passing from Baltic Sea to Chernoe. Little has survived to the present day, but Belarus can truly admire such a “hero.”

Lida

This is the name of a city in Belarus. It is located 160 kilometers from the capital. Here you can also explore some of the sights of Belarus. The best way to get around is by car. The settlement is located on the Lydia River and was founded in 1323. At one time it was the largest center in the country. True, this was a long time ago, but still... In the 14th century, the great Lithuanian Duke Gediminas founded a castle near Lydia. A settlement began to form around it, which soon became a large and powerful city. The owners of Lida changed several times, which left an imprint on its culture, architecture and history.

What to see here

Lida (Belarus), whose attractions are the monument to Adam Mickiewicz, the Mound of Immortality and other objects, is an ancient city, and therefore there is a lot of interesting things here. For example, Lida Gediminas Castle, which is built of gravel and sand on a piece island. Or the Church Immaculate Conception, created at the turn of the past and present centuries. Here you can also visit the sundial monument and other amazing objects.

And finally

After admiring the beauty of the country and already leaving it, pay a little more attention to the Dudutki Museum of Ancient Folk Crafts, the path to which will be indicated by a map of Belarus with attractions. Previously, this was a farm-type farm. And now it has turned into a huge tourist complex, on the territory of which there is a forge, a bakery, a menagerie and a mill.

Hello everyone) I’m writing a report about one of our trips for the first time, don’t judge strictly... The trip to Belarus was planned for a long time, I chose the optimal route, looked for accommodation, studied various reports on road trips and finally decided on the time of the trip (May 3-13, 2015 year) and route. Before the trip, we purchased a guidebook from the store, which we basically took everywhere. The price of the issue is about 500 rubles, but the thing turned out to be useful; the guide also included maps of the republic and Minsk)

Before the trip, maps of Belarus were loaded into the navigator, and accommodation was booked in all the necessary cities on the website olx.by/ Don’t be alarmed, prices are in Belarusian rubles, the owners of the apartments willingly accept dollars; Russian rubles, alas, were not accepted. I called the apartment owners a month before the trip; many apartments were already booked. Then I called everyone again in advance so that there would be no surprise upon arrival. Let me make a reservation right away: the apartments did not always look as “beautiful” as in the photo; some were not well-kept, the furniture already seemed shabby. Because We were always on the road and usually needed an apartment for an overnight stay, so we stayed where it was booked. A visa to Belarus is not required, you only need car insurance (green card or local policy). A few days in advance, I bought a green card from the first insurance company in the city that cost 700 rubles. This can be done before the border, but I advise you not to waste time on this and stock up in advance.
day 1, May 3, road to Belarus, first stop city Polotsk.

About 1000 km. on the way, highway M9, through Rzhev, after Velikiye Luki exit onto P51, then through P133 and now in front of us was a section of the road called “toll section”. At first we did not accept this as truth, because... section of road 50-100 km. turned out to be completely broken and narrow-lane, traffic along it could not exceed 70 km, because It was impossible to go faster. At the end of the road there really was a toll point and a barrier, the fare was 300 rubles) not fair... I'm used to seeing paid areas in a slightly different light than this. Having paid 300 re, the barrier was raised and a few meters later a sign “Belarus” appeared in front of us). we stopped, checked the course, and activated roaming. Then settlements with names in the Belarusian language began, which was somewhat unusual. Small villages with a measured, leisurely life. Because The first day of the trip fell on May 3, a day off, and along the way all local bank branches were closed, so it was somewhat difficult to exchange our re for their local rubles. It is also important to note that there are many storks in Belarus; as soon as you cross the border, storks begin to appear in their nests in the first populated area. We have never seen anything like this in our country. We arrived in Polotsk already at 5 pm, in total we had been on the road since 5 am, the travel time with stops for gas stations and snacks was 12 hours, the road in general was not difficult. In the evening we checked into a rented apartment, found an exchange office, which was only at the railway station, and this began our acquaintance with Belarus)

Day 2, May 4, 2015, acquaintance with Polotsk

Polotsk is the most ancient city in Belarus. The city itself is compact, provincial and attracts with its originality, but already a trend is beginning to be felt in it. Western countries and their cultures. The city does not have large grocery stores, boutiques and other paraphernalia of comfort inherent in large cities. I’ll say right away that in Belarus, as well as in the Russian Federation, there are many banks, the most common is Belarusbank (http://belarusbank.by/), which offers the consumer the most unfavorable currency exchange rates, so if you decide not to show off, then it’s better walk further around the city or find another bank on the map that will save you a few rubles).
There are few attractions in Polotsk, so we covered them in half a day.
Monument to Francis Skaryna

Freedom Square

Polotsk is the geographical center of Europe



Monument to the letter "u"

The surroundings are clean and homely

Monument to 23 Guardsmen

Epiphany Monastery

Lutheran Church

The most a nice place Polotsk - Cathedral of St. Sofia



Further our path did not flow along the city embankment, but along its upper part: the Jesuit College



Monument to the Krivichi founders of the city

Monument to Euphrosyne of Polotsk

At a distance from the city center is the Spaso-Euphrosinievsky Monastery

You can have a delicious meal in Polotsk in the Domian cafe (Polotsk, Nizhne-Pokrovskaya str., 41 b), there is National cuisine, then we tried a local attraction - potato pancakes). We spent the whole day in this city, exchanged currencies, and then spent a long time recalculating them, because... our 5 tr. turned out to be the equivalent of more than a million Belarusian rubles in 50,000 pieces of paper), bought a local SIM card for calls throughout the republic.
Polotsk kvass and locally produced beer are sold in Polotsk. We managed to try this only in Polotsk, then we didn’t see them anywhere. Therefore, there is an opportunity, we advise you to buy such kvass either for the road, or as gifts)
Day 3, May 5, road to Minsk via Khatyn, about 230 km.

We left Polotsk early, because... the journey is 200 km. not close, and even in unfamiliar terrain. In Belarus, the speed limits are the same as ours: highway 90, city 60, highway 110, but there is a slight difference! If we don’t receive a fine when we exceed the speed limit of up to 20 km/h with the existing limit, then here we can only catch up to 10 km/h. Be careful! There are a lot of tripods, cameras and traffic police posts both in radar ambushes and at the entrances to cities.
Before reaching Minsk there is the Khatyn memorial complex. This complex was opened in 1969 on the site of a village burned by the Nazis. On the territory of the complex is the only village cemetery in the world…

On the eve of the holiday, the anniversary of the Great Patriotic War, the entire complex was full of workers who were painting and cleaning the area.
In general, I would like to note that during the entire trip, we did not meet a single village that did not honor those who died in that terrible war. In every village there is an obelisk, a memorial that reminds of days gone by and the fallen soldiers who defended these lands.
I would also like to note and draw your attention to the fact that gasoline prices throughout the republic are the same, regardless of the name of the gas station, the approximate cost of 92 gasoline is about 50 of our rubles, a little expensive, but no matter where you are: the capital or a small village, the price of gasoline will remain unchanged.
Minsk greeted us with good weather, cloudy but not rainy, a nice apartment with a talkative owner. We settled in the Minsk-rent area. Developed area, many supermarkets, shopping centers, public transport stops nearby, not the center, but once again taking a ride on the local trolleybuses and listening to the stops being announced in Belarusian is a pleasure. tickets to public transport You can buy it both from the driver and at kiosks at bus stops.

Although Minsk is the capital of Belarus, it did not amaze me with its scope and splendor.

We stayed in Minsk for 2 days, but 2 days was enough to explore the entire city.
We started our route from the railway station and the twin towers.



Next we went to Mikhailovsky Square



Then we walked through the passage to Independence Square, where the Red Church is located.






There are many Catholics living in Belarus, so we often see Catholic churches that are unusual for us.

Then we walked along Independence Avenue to the upper city.







Above is a photo of the Cathedral Church of St. Virgin Mary
City Hall

Church of St. Joseph

Memorial "Island of Tears"

And of course, national cuisine, we recommend the cafe “Franziska”, a little expensive, but this is Minsk) - Minsk, Nezavisimosti Ave., 19

Day 4, May 6, Stalin Line, sightseeing tour of Minsk


Depending on where you are staying in Minsk, the Stalin Line is 20-30 km away. “Stalin Line” is a historical and cultural complex located on the former defense line.





The complex occupies a huge area...













It was cool outside, so we hurried to find a cafe. There is a small cafe on the territory of the complex where you can order soldier’s buckwheat porridge and warm up with hot tea) After the complex we went back to Minsk, or rather to the “Vostok” district, where the famous library is located

The library has a panoramic paid elevator that will take you to the top, to observation deck. Neither the elevator nor the platform are worth the time and money spent. There is a cafe upstairs. The view from above is only of residential areas. We spent the rest of the day in the apartment, resting and gaining new strength.
Day 5, May 7, road to Grodno through the ruins of the Krevsky and Golshansky castles, through the Lida Castle, more than 300 km. on my way

We set out from Minsk in the morning, the weather was terrible, it was raining, we flew quickly along the Moscow Ring Road and moved towards the castles. The first on the way was Krevo Castle, or rather its ruins (Krevo village)











As we moved deeper into the republic, the weather began to change and we arrived at the ruins of the Golshansky castle (Golshany village)









Further the road flowed to Lida and Lida Castle. Lida is famous not only for the Lida Castle, but also for Lida beer and kvass, which are just as good as those from Polotsk)



The castle was restored and preserved to this day according to historical information.













And so, we got to Grodno

Day 6, May 8, Grodno


There are few attractions in Grodno; on the eve of holidays and weekends there were many tourists in the city, mainly from Poland
Fire Tower

Old castle and new castle



Nothing remarkable inside, not worth spending money on
Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross

Cathedral Church of St. Francis Xavier - the most important attraction of Grodno







The sights were explored quickly, so we went in search of attractions outside the guidebook, they turned out to be the forts of the Grodno Fortress (fortifications of the First World War) in the village of Naumovichi



Day 7, May 9, Belovezhskaya Pushcha via Krasnoselskie chalkpit and Ruzhany (castle in Ruzhany)

n/a Kovali, Ros River









Although they are shy, they are incredibly friendly and talkative swans, I loved them
Krasnoselsky chalk quarries are located in the village of Krasnoselsky, the quarries were formed from the extraction of chalk, everyone here will find a quarry to their taste and liking. People come here on vacation, for photo sessions.





Ruzhany - small locality in the Grodno region, Ruzhany is famous for its castle, which is currently being actively restored. The castle in Ruzhany is majestic and amazes visitors with its scale.











Next is the road to Belovezhskaya Pushcha runs through the village of Kamenyuki, along the entire route there are many signs that will lead you to Kamenyuki, and then to the main entrance to Belovezhskaya Pushcha (http://npbp.by/). The fresh air of the relic forest intoxicates your head. The hotel room in the Pushcha itself was booked in advance without prepayment (http://npbp.by/images/Dok/25.pdf). Prices for rooms are on the website; you can choose a room in a hotel on the territory of the Pushcha, or a room in a hotel near the Pushcha (500 meters from the main entrance). We didn’t regret staying at the hotel on site. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was hospitable. The price of the room included a very hearty breakfast, which was worth it before the trip. On the territory of the Pushcha and at the entrance to it there are several cafes where you can eat, and in the main building there is a restaurant where you can try buffalo meat. The range of services of the Pushcha: both health-improving and cultural and entertainment. We chose a bike ride. If you have bicycles with you, you won’t have to pay for them to enter the Pushcha, only if you want to buy your own route. Let me make a reservation right away - this is not mandatory. There are signs on the territory of the Pushcha, so you can safely navigate by them and ride bicycles on your own without maps. We rented bicycles + a route of 15 km. You can buy a ticket separately to view the animals, but I also don’t advise you to spend money, if you take bicycles, then one way or another on the way back you will pass through all the animals and see them for free. We had a chance to admire them before going to bed, when it was already getting dark and they were putting them to bed, the evening walk only did us good, we slept very well.









Day 8, May 10, Brest via Kamenets (distance 50-60 km)

Kamenets is famous for the Kamenets Tower, which is located directly in the city. The Kamenets Tower is a monument of defense architecture, the tower stands on a high hill, inside the tower there is a local history museum.



We got to Brest quickly, before moving in we managed to visit the Brest Fortress, I won’t describe it, everyone knows what it is, photos don’t convey all the sensations that you experience inside its walls

















After checking in, we had a snack and went to get acquainted with the city; the sights were within walking distance from us. The city is beautiful and modern, there are not many attractions.

It is worth walking along 2 streets: Cosmonauts Boulevard and Gogol Street.















Recommended place for lunch is the Dali cafe on Blvd. Cosmonauts
Church of the Exaltation of St. Cross

This is where our acquaintance with Brest ends. The city has many branded stores of the Brest Distillery (sells Zubrovka and other liqueurs) and chocolate factories.
Day 9, May 11, road to Mir through the village. Kozishchi, Nesvizh Castle (about 350 km)

In the village of Kozische there is a large ostrich farm; it is difficult to find without a navigator, because... sometimes we had to drive along a rural dirt road. Because We left Brest early and arrived at the farm at opening time, at 10 am. But as it turned out, the staff had not arrived yet and we had to wait about an hour for the opening, this really spoiled our impression. Before the excursion, we ordered breakfast: an ostrich egg omelette and ostrich sausages (there are always fresh eggs on sale and fresh meat for those who like it). The excursion was sluggish, as was the guide; I wanted to move on faster.











Because The path ahead was not yet close, so we refreshed ourselves with ostrich and rushed on. The roads in Belarus deserve special attention; they are ideal. In some places there are signs that there will be bumps on the road, but in fact you don’t even notice them. No major repairs, no potholes, no pothole repairs. The roads are clean, staff walk around and mow the grass; this attitude towards roads in the country inspires respect.
Passing 300 km. we got to Nesvizh, the city in which Nesvizh Castle is located. I’ll immediately make a reservation that due to the long journey during the day, we did not have time to get inside, so we examined the castle only from the outside. He is beautiful.

















There are several hotels in Nesvizh, but the most interesting thing is that you can rent a room in the castle) niasvizh.by/ru/
Mir, Mir Castle. As in Nesvizh with the Mir Castle, you can also rent a room, but we couldn’t afford it, so we stayed at a hotel, the rooms and prices were reasonable (hotel “Mir”). I was tired from the road, so I preferred to sit outside the castle in the fresh air, while my husband went to the castle.





















Day 10, May 12, Vitebsk (about 380 km)

Vitebsk is our last point of travel around Belarus. This city only strengthened my already positive attitude towards this country.

Holy Assumption Cathedral







Kirovsky Bridge

City Hall

Holy Resurrection Church







Slavic Marketplace)

Day 11, May 13, road home (900 km)

We are going to the border and then...





At the border they checked our passports and wished us a good trip)

Everyone who lives in Belarus or comes here to stay should definitely visit the maximum number of places from this list. These are the 10 most best places Belarus based on the results of the 2016 rating conducted by our website. Welcome!

1. Belovezhskaya Pushcha

2. Dudutki

Dudutki is a museum complex of ancient folk crafts and technologies. Located 40 kilometers from. The first mention of this area in chronicles dates back to the 11th century. On the territory of the complex there is a functioning temple with a miraculous icon of the Mother of God, as well as a pottery workshop, a mill, a bakery, a brewery, a stable (you can take a horse ride), a zoo, and a poultry yard with rare birds. The complex introduces the ancient way of life of rural residents. Here you can not only take an excursion, but also relax, try traditional national dishes and drinks.

3. Silichi

Silichi - ski center approximately 30 kilometers from the capital. These are unique conditions for active rest among picturesque nature. Thirteen tracks for skiing of varying degrees of difficulty, a training track 120 meters long, two large jumps, cable cars, snowmobiling track. Skiing and snowboarding in winter, quad biking and go-karting in summer, playing badminton, tennis, basketball, football, volleyball. On the territory of the center there are several cafes and restaurants, spa centers, and baths.

- one of the most popular attractions in the country. Palace and park complex, the former residence of the ancient and powerful princely family of the Radziwills. Included in the World List cultural heritage UNESCO. Construction of the structure began in 1583, and over the course of three centuries the complex expanded and improved. The architecture absorbed features of various styles (from Renaissance to neoclassicism). The palace is adjacent to a large picturesque park with lakes. Nearby is the Nesvizh Benedictine Monastery, Farny Church, market square with the town hall and shopping arcades.

5. Stalin's line

The Stalin Line is a historical and cultural complex, one of the largest fortification ensembles in the country, formed before the start of the Great Patriotic War over more than 1,200 kilometers from the Karelian Isthmus to the Black Sea. Located near Minsk. Opened to tourists in 2005 on the 60th anniversary of the Victory of Soviet troops over the Nazi invaders. The complex periodically hosts reconstructions of military events with the participation of authentic military equipment and weapons. Many exhibits retain traces of shells and bullets. The trenches are also real. The guides are dressed in military uniform Red Army.

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— landscape reserve of republican significance, created in 1972 on the territory of the Myadel district of the Minsk region and Postavy district Vitebsk region. The formation of the landscape was largely influenced by the Valdai Glacier. The relief is an alternation of flat and hilly areas, has 13 lakes of different sizes with pure water(among which Dead Lake), picturesque meadows and forests. Rare species of animals live on the territory of the reserve and relict plants grow, so fishing, picking berries and mushrooms is strictly prohibited here.

8. Blue Krinitsa

Blue Krinitsa is the largest spring in Eastern Europe. In 1985 it was declared a natural monument of republican significance. Located in the Mogilev region. The purest water with a high content of fluorine and silicon, which has healing properties, gushes from a depth of 200 meters, forming a small emerald-bluish lake. A stream flows out of the spring and flows into a tributary of the Sozh, the Golub River. Swimming is prohibited in the lake itself, but you can take a dip in the water. The water is very cold, its temperature is 5 ° C in any weather. And if you cross the stream three times, then, according to legend, you will find good health, happiness in personal life and speedy enlightenment. There is picturesque nature around.

- one of the most beautiful historical places Belarus. Located in the Grodno region, near the border with Lithuania. The church in Gervyaty is often compared to Notre Dame in Paris; it is one of the three tallest churches in Belarus. The height of its highest point is more than 60 meters. Built in 1903 in the neo-Gothic style on the site of a wooden church from 1526. The aesthetic and stylistic completion of the building is given by several richly carved wooden crosses located in front of the temple, an alley with figures of the apostles and benches for rest, as well as a picturesque landscape.

- part of a new tourist complex on the territory of an ancient master’s estate 30 kilometers from Minsk in the village. The house stands on a sloped roof. Everything inside is also upside down: the ceiling is under your feet, the floor is above your head. Furniture hangs from above. Extreme sports enthusiasts can test their strength, as staying inside this unique structure is a real test for the vestibular system. Long after the excursion, people feel dizzy, stagger, and their gait becomes unsteady. But no one is responsible for any reactions of the body! However, that's only part of the fun. On the territory of the complex you can visit a children's fairy-tale meadow with “talking” gazebos, a stable, a pottery, a distillery, a small zoo, a rope town, and a tavern (no one will go hungry).

We were in Dudutki for Maslenitsa this winter. I really liked it! I recommend.
We ordered a warm gazebo and had a great time.

Traveling and vacationing by car is becoming increasingly popular. In connection with the events in Ukraine, road trips around Belarus have reached the peak of popularity. The Belarusian destination is extremely attractive for tourism, thanks to its well-developed infrastructure and variety of attractions.

When planning a trip to Belarus by car, you need to take into account some features of the driving culture on highways, which differs from the Russian one for the better and the punishment for violating traffic rules is much more severe.

Route selection

1. Weekend in Belarus

If time is limited, you can organize an informative and eventful itinerary for 2-3 days. We invite you to visit Belarus with a detailed examination of two cities: ancient city Belarus – Polotsk and large historical center avant-garde art - Vitebsk.

Road: Moscow (Moscow region) - Vitebsk (Belarus) - Shumilino - Obol - Polotsk - Vitebsk (Belarus) - Moscow (Moscow region).

Duration: 2-3 days.

Monument to the letter Ў in Polotsk

2. Castle belt of Belarus

On the territory of Belarus a large number of medieval castles and palaces, fortresses from the times of the Principality of Lithuania, noble estates, churches and churches in varying degrees of preservation. The proposed trip plan will allow you to become deeply acquainted with the so-called " Castle belt"Belarus. Traveling by car in Belarus, you can plunge into the world of towns, life in which was not always as calm and measured as it is now. The first part of the trip will take place along the Moscow-Minsk route through Borisov.

Road: Moscow (Moscow region) - Borisov (Belarus) - Minsk - Zaslavl - Minsk - Rakov - Krevo - Boruny - Golshany - Desyatniki - Lida - Pruzhany - Kossovo - Synkovichi - Zhirovichi - Slonim - Novogrudok - Lyubcha - Lyubcha - Mir - Nesvizh – Dudutki – Orsha (Belarus) - Moscow (Moscow region).

Duration: 8 days.

Attractions to see

National Library

Gedimina Castle

Tyshkevich estate

National Museum stories

Russian AutoMotoClub (RAMK) on the roads of Belarus

Overcoming a long road will be as pleasant and convenient for you as possible if you have a Russian AutoMotoClub (RAMK) card. By purchasing a member card of our club, you can always count on qualified and fast technical assistance, as well as evacuation services throughout almost all of Russia and Belarus, as well as in many European countries.

Traveling by car in Belarus can be ruined due to a breakdown on the road. However, as a member of RAMK, if problems arise with vehicles, assistance in eliminating which is provided to cardholders, you can always contact the RAMK contact center. Experienced mechanics will promptly go to the site and carry out urgent repairs or evacuation of vehicles.

Auto tourism in Belarus will leave you with extremely pleasant impressions, and no incidents on the road can ruin your vacation. The advantages of cooperation with RAMK are obvious:

• Large coverage area;
• Saving – money, time and nerves;
• High quality work;
• Efficiency of service provision.

Population: 9,498,700 people (2015);

Capital: Minsk;

Largest cities: Minsk, Gomel, Mogilev, Vitebsk, Grodno, Brest;

official languages: Belarusian, Russian;

There will be no big hauls on this day. The inspection itself is scheduled for this day. Minsk And Zaslavl. Initially, it is advisable to get to Zaslavl (about 50 km there and back), see everything there and slowly explore the beauties of Minsk. Accordingly, another overnight stay in the same Minsk.

Attractions:

The historical and cultural complex "Stalin Line" is an open-air military-historical museum. The historical basis of the museum is the bunkers of the Minsk fortified area. The museum has recreated and equipped the company area of ​​the fortified area. Military engineers restored two machine-gun bunkers, an artillery half-caponier, and a command and observation post. The engineering equipment of the area was recreated according to pre-war drawings. The exhibition includes all types of trenches, trenches and anti-tank ditches of various profiles, positions for rifle squads, dugouts for sheltering personnel, trenches for guns, gouges - wooden, concrete, metal, wire barriers various types. The Military History Museum contains the most complete exposition in Belarus of all military equipment, artillery, tanks, aviation, and small arms that were in service in various years, starting from the war. The museum contains a unique exhibition of Russian, Polish and German armored caps, preserved from the First World War.
Address: Near the village of Loshany, Minsk region, 6 km from the city of Zaslavl in the direction of Molodechno, tel. (+375 17) 503-20-20, 503-23-43, 210-46-30
Operating mode: Tuesday - Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00, closed on Monday
Coordinates: N 054 3.519, E 027 17.845
Rating: 134.46

Attractions:

Museum of the History of the Belarusian Railway

Founded in 1971. An extensive collection of items related to the history of railways (communication devices, coupling elements and warning structures, models of trains and cars). The collection is constantly growing.
Address: Minsk, Chkalova str., 7, Palace of Culture and Sports of Railway Workers. tel (375 17).225-24-14, 225-54-79.
Operating mode: Mon-Fri: 08.00-17.00 (break - 12.00-13.00), Sat-Sun: closed
As of May 2017 closed for reconstruction
Coordinates: N 053 52.676, E 027 32.200
Rating: 6.58

National Museum of History and Culture of Belarus

The museum presents archaeological, ethnographic, numismatic, military-historical collections, as well as collections of ancient books and manuscripts, icons, religious clothing, and works of folk art. Your attention will be presented to both objects of primitive art and works of high art of medieval culture - the world-famous Slutsk belts, altar gates, porcelain products.
Address: Minsk, st. K. Marksa, 12, tel. 227-43-22
Operating mode: from 11.00 to 18.00. Closed - Wednesday
Coordinates: N 053 53.811, E 027 33.334
Rating: 37.19

National Library of Belarus

The shape of the building is similar to a sphere with edges; it is also called a rhombicuboctahedron. The library is 72.6 meters high (20 floors) and weighs 135,000 tons, of which 20,000 tons are books. When the sun sets, the building turns on special lighting: flowers, patterns, and laser inscriptions create a festive mood for city residents every day.
Currently, the National Library of Belarus is one of the largest in the world.
Excursions for individual visitors (team group):
Tue., Wed., Fri.: 12.00, 15.00, 18.00
Thu, Sat, Sun: 12.00, 15.00, 17.00
Mon. - day off.
Observation point:
Mon. – Thu, Sun: 13.00–22.00
Last rise – 21.30
Fri., Sat.: 13.00–23.00
Last rise – 22.30
Address: Minsk, ave. Independence, 116
Operating mode: Monday – Friday 10.00–21.00, Saturday, Sunday 10.00–18.00. During the summer period (from July 1 to August 31), Sunday is a day off. The last Monday of every month is sanitary day.
Coordinates: N 053 55.872, E 027 38.776
Rating: 183.08