Belarus

About Belarus Vacation

Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.

Quick Facts

This Belarusian proverb reflects one of the most vivid traits of people’s character. From the earliest times Belarusians have treated their guests in a most considerate and caring manner. Best dishes and sleeping accommodation were always offered to guests. Time is getting on, but this tradition remains unchanged. Friendliness, hospitability, helpfulness are what Belarusians can be deservedly proud of. And if you are visiting the country, that may serve of front-rank importance.

Places of interest

1 Minsk

Minsk is the capital and the largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach and the now subterranean Niamiha rivers. As the capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the administrative centre of Minsk Region and Minsk District. As of January 2021, its population was 2 million, making Minsk the 11th most populous city in Europe. Minsk is one of the administrative capitals of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Eurasian Economic Union.

2 Mogilev

Mogilev or Mahilyow is a city in eastern Belarus, on the Dnieper River, about 76 kilometres from the border with Russia’s Smolensk Oblast and 105 km from the border with Russia’s Bryansk Oblast. As of 2011, its population was 360,918, up from an estimated 106,000 in 1956. It is the administrative centre of Mogilev Region and the third-largest city in Belarus.

3 Pinsk

Pinsk is a city located in the Brest Region of Belarus, in the Polesia region, at the confluence of the Pina River and the Pripyat River. The region was known as the Marsh of Pinsk and is southwest of Minsk. The population is 138,415.