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Belarusians among ten most frequent visitors to Russia in 2023
Based on the results of 2023, Belarus entered the top-10 countries whose residents visited Russia most often – according to the information posted on the website of the Association of Tour Operators (ATOR), uniting the largest tour operator companies from various Russian regions, with reference to data from the Border Service of the Russian Federal Security Service “By late 2023, 15.5 million foreigners entered Russia for various purposes (not only tourism, but also business, private, work trips ...
27.02.2024Belarus , Russia , tourism , travel
Exploring Belarus: popular routes and unique places in Minsk and Minsk Region
... style. Overall, the city's travel agencies actively develop and provide ...
08.02.2024Belarus , tourism , travel
Almost 75% of Belarusians view leisure and travel as important part of their lives, poll shows
... of Belarusians consider leisure and travel an important part of their ... those surveyed consider leisure and travel an important part of their ... really wanted to relax and travel, and then the situation stabilised ... top-10 answers The best travel companions are family members (72 ... two years, the number of travel agencies in our country has ...
12.07.2023sociological poll , travel , leisure
Belarusian fortified churches
The Orthodox and Polish Roman Catholic churches that look more like ancient fortifications are common in Belarus. The architectural heritage of the Middle Ages today impresses tourists, and once saved lives in a string of endless wars. St. Michael’s Church According to legend, it was in the vicinity of this temple at the end of the 14th century that Prince Vitovt was hiding from his cousin Jagiello, who wanted to kill him. One can readily believe in a beautiful story when one looks at the ...
01.12.2022tourism , churches , history , culture , travel , holiday
Art of Belarus
Unique collections of paintings, books, folk art can be seen not only in famous museums and galleries. Small cultural centres keep rarities that the capitals never even dreamed of! Pray to Vetka icons On the border of the Bryansk and Gomel Regions, a town lurks, which is called ‘a small branch of Moscow.’ Tens of thousands of Old Believers fled here in the 17th century after the church reforms of Patriarch Nikon of Moscow. They brought the most expensive — icons and books from the capital city. ...
03.11.2022Belarus , art , tourism , holiday , travel
Travel inspired by the past
The golden autumn is conducive to long walks and stylised photo shoots. Those who like romantic trips inspired by the past should take a thermos of tea, turn on the navigator and go to the most beautiful Belarusian manor and park ensembles. Photo by Aleksandr Gorbash The Koziell-Poklewski estate in Krasny Bereg Why do you need Disney, if you can get into a fairy tale in the Gomel Region? The country house of the Koziell-Poklewski noble family looks just like from a picture! Built at the end of ...
21.10.2022Belarus , estate , tourism , holiday , travel
Off-peak season in Belarus
It is not necessary to go to the sea to prolong the summer. A fun, rich and rewarding vacation in the fall can be organised at home. Photo: www.oir.mobi Take a walk at fairs It is a well-known fact that Belarusians know how to work. Nonetheless, they don’t forget to rest. Especially when the harvest is over, and the sowing season is still far away. Of course, Dazhynki is the main large-scale festivity in autumn. The hospitable holiday is in many ways reminiscent of the plot of the Cossacks of ...
06.10.2022Belarus , tourism , holiday , travel
Thailand removes all entry restrictions for tourists
All restrictions on entry for tourists imposed due to COVID-19 are cancelled from October 1 st , RIA Novosti reports Photo: www.pixabay.com According to Bangkok Post, Thailand’s Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul, following the results of a meeting of the National Committee on Infectious Diseases, announced, “Travellers will no longer need to present COVID-19 vaccination certificates and tests.” From October 1st, mandatory isolation for patients with mild symptoms and without them ...
28.09.2022thailand , tourism , travel
Walk along the nature trails of Belarus
Outdoor recreation is not only barbecues, tents and swimming till kingdom come. Walks in protected areas will help you take a fresh look at familiar landscapes. Nature trail Yelnya To spend the night at the swamp The Vitebsk Region has unique raised bogs, which are 9,000 years old! In fact, these are 118 lakes. The largest is Yelnya. The famous nature trail of the same name passes through it. Here one can make spectacular selfies. Wood covering with railings snakes through marshy landscapes and ...
26.08.2022tourism , holiday , travel
Birdwatching in Belarus
... grey owl Photo: www.izi.travel.ru During the Great Patriotic ...
07.04.2022Belarus , tourism , Birdwatching , travel
Romantic Belarus
... , the more we think about travel. It is still far from ...
31.03.2022Belarus , tourism , travel , romance
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