It is not necessary to fly to the other side of the world for new impressions, because you can also go to neighboring Belarus — a country with a rich history, beautiful architecture and delicious (and most importantly — familiar from childhood) cuisine. Moreover, you don't even have to bother with visas, you can get here using a Russian passport. And we have prepared the reasons, after studying which you will definitely want to go to Minsk (and not only) as soon as possible.

What is Belarus primarily associated with? Of course, with potatoes! Maybe it's a stereotype, but the draniki here are really wonderful. You definitely haven't tasted such delicious ones anywhere. And we will tell you in which places it is worth trying the signature dish.

Belarusian cuisine can offer not only draniki. It also boasts a large selection of soups and meat dishes, traditional pastries and Belarusian kvass. And if you want a little exotic, then you can look into an Italian restaurant, an institution with excellent French cuisine and even get to a knight's feast. We tell you where to spend a great weekend in the capital of Belarus.

In Minsk, more precisely, in its historical part — the Upper City. This is an amazing place — unfortunately, everything that has been preserved from the old city after the Patriotic War. Here towering buildings of incredible beauty — monuments of architecture: Baroque is adjacent to Art Nouveau, and classicism — with eclecticism. In the evenings, street musicians play on Freedom Square, and there is also a stunning view of the city from here.

Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is famous not only for its historical monuments, churches and rich architecture. This is a modern city that does not stand still and develops. There are several spaces on the territory of Minsk where creative youth likes to spend time. They organize exhibitions, lectures, raves, parties and many more cool events that breathe the spirit of youth.