Belarus:
Belarus is located in the eastern part of Europe,it borders on Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia and Ukraine. The first things that tourist says when visiting Belarus is that it is green,clean and safe.The half territory of Belarus is made up of forest,this facts symbolised by the green stripe on the country’s flag.The largest city of Belarus is its capital Minsk which is quite a modern European city,it is major transport hub of the city,international airport,big railway, bus station and subway.
Belarus is sometimes called the Lungs of Europe for its countries forests,rivers and lakes,so if you are fan of exploring beautiful natural landscape,Belarus is the place for you. Belarus climate is moderate continental,as summer season is rather short whereas winter is quite mild but sometimes cold,autumn and springs are rainy.
Belarus is also famous for its beautiful nature and is often referred to as a land of beautiful lakes,virgin forest and rare species of plants and animals,the country has the reputation for scientific and IT excellence.Belarusian are known for their modesty,kindness and hospitality.Belarus is a country with no natural mountains , it has impressive artificial salt mountain that have been formed by mining for rock salt.The main water attraction of Belarus is the largest Lake Naroch located in Minsk region,in the Naroch National Park.
Belarusian includes many traditional dishes the most popular are pork strew and vereshchaka,home make sausages,draniki,koldun,kletski,babka,cold sorrel soup,mushroom soup. Potato is considered the second bread in Belarus, draniki a potato pancake is one of the most famous speciality of Belarus.
Belarus is famous for its variety of sweets,Zephyr,chocolate candies,glazed cranberry, sguschenka and glazed curd bars are popular. Zephyr is a sweet similar to a marshmallow and it is made from apple puree,berry puree and egg whites and sugar.Belarusian love to eat pancake in their breakfast served with sour cream of fruit jam,which are wholesome and filling.
Belarus national drink is Krambambula,vodka drink flavored with honey and spices.The forest is the major home of the European bison or wisent,which had become extinct in World War I but was reintroduced through captive breeding.Belarus together with small game,hares,squirrels,foxes,badgers,martens and along the rivers beavers and many other rivers are well stocked with fishes.
Main Attractions
The first things that tourist says when visiting Belarus is that it is green,clean and safe.Belarus is sometimes called the Lungs of Europe for its countries forests,rivers and lakes,so if you are fan of exploring beautiful natural landscape,Belarus interesting for tourist is its nature.Numerous farmhouse built next to rivers and lakes became popular place to spend a weekend among both tourist and locals.You can take a trip back in time at the numerous forts and castles in Belarus.So lets explore the main attraction of Belarus which you don’t want to give a miss;
- MINSK
- GRODNO
- NOVOGRUDOK
- BRASLAV LAKE AREA
- BELOVEZHSKAYA PUSHCHA NATIONAL PARK
- LIDA
- VITEBSK
- MIR CASTLE
- MINSK SEA
- NESVIZH CASTEL
- KHATYN MEMORIAL COMPLEX
- NATIONAL PARK PRIPYATSKY
- POLOTSK
- BREST RAILWAY MUSEUM
- DUDUTKI
- TOWER OF KAMYENETS
- BRASLAW LAKES
- BELARUSIAN GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR MUSEUM
- CATHEDRAL OF SAINT VIRGIN MARY
- GOMEL PALACE
- NATIONAL LIBRARY OF BELARUS
Cuisine
Belarus cuisine shares many similarities with cuisines of other Eastern,Central and Northeastern,European countries, based predominantly on meat and various vegetables typical for the region.Belarusian includes many traditional dishes the most popular are pork strew and vereshchaka,home make sausages,draniki,koldun,kletski,babka,cold sorrel soup,mushroom soup. Potato is considered the second bread in Belarus, Draniki a potato pancake is one of the most famous speciality of Belarus.
Belarusian love to eat pancake in their breakfast served with sour cream of fruit jam,which are wholesome and filling.Belarus national drink is Krambambula,vodka drink flavored with honey and spices.Lets try some mouthwatering cuisine of Belarus which will give flavor to our taste buds;Babka is another potato based popular food of Belarus, which is baked with different ingredients,fried la rd and onions are added to mixture of grated potato,meat,add bacon or minced beef.Machanka is a Belarus stew made with a combination of pork,sour cream,flour and beef cream,the soup is typically enriched with onions,mushrooms and dill and served with draniki pancakes.
Piachista is a traditional Belarusian dish similar to meat platter with pork,beef, and whole chicken and the chosen meat is seasoned with salt, pepper,copped onion and garlic and served with horseradish and various sauces such as cranberry and lingon berry.Must try Zhur which is simple and wholesome soup base of oats,mushroom,various root vegetables,meats such as beef or pork are popular addition and served hot with sour cream and a range of herbs.Verashchaka is an iconic dish of Belarusian cuisine.It’s a stew usually made pork sausage,bacon,onion,flour,beer,spices and onion are cooked and then smothered in a rich,hot sauce.
Verashchaka is considered a festive dish.Galusky is the incredibly soft variety of potato dumplings,dough is created with grated raw potatoes and flour,which are in irregular shaped dumplings which has a soft texture and pale color.Khaladnik is cool beet soup that has been the staple of Belarusian cuisine,which is made with boiled beets mixed with kefir,cucumbers,spring onion and dill and served with a dollop of sour cream,sprinkle of chopped dill and hard boil egg on top.Pancakes for the sweet tooth lovers ,Belarusian pancakes are simple and delicious which they love to eat with sour cream of fruit jam.
Zefir is sweet,tasty and popular confectionery in Belarus which are just lighter,softer and tastier made of apple,sugar and egg white. Belarus may be a small country,but its people have big heart which reflects in the food of Belarus.If you visit Belarus, be sure to have your favourite traditional Belarusian food.
Shopping
There are some interesting and unique handicrafts stores in marketplaces across Belarus.Minsk sells wide variety of Belarusian products in super markets like fruit and veggies, groceries,drinks,cheeses and olives.Minsk have three main departmental store GUM,TSUM and Niamiha Belarusian like to go to these places so that they can buy everything in one place from clothes and cosmetic to kitchenware and gardening stuff.Belarusian cities have modern shopping malls with food courts,cinemas,fashion shop and other entertainment.
The most visited mall in Minsk areDana Mall,Zamok, Green City,Arena City,Galileo,Gallery Minsk.All the malls are famous for different shopping stuff as you can find affordable casuals brands in Galileo and Gallery Minsk,for local brands Stalitsa,for high fashion brands like Zara and Bershka in Dana Mall and Green City.Small food markets are open in most neighborhoods of Belarusian cities.Kamarouka is the biggest food market in Minsk were one can find the best spices,farmer’s produce,fresh meat,dairy and fish.
You can find best quality linen in Belarus.Belarusian Flex is used to create Belarusian linen products such as napkins,table clothes,bed linen to trendy clothes,bags and toys.Ceramics has been always popular in Belarus so even today there are a lot of talented Belarusian craft man who even make fantastic pottery,ceramic figures, decorations and much more.Belarus is very friendly and hospitable country.
Belarus is known for its local brands with high quality and nice designs such as jewelry,footwear,cosmetics,lingerie and underwear, watches,home textiles etc.Kancept Krama at Metropol shopping mall in Minsk to shop for designer clothes and accessories,lots of Belarusian designer at one place.So friends lets be ready to explore Belarus with family or friends and cherish the memories for life long……WAITING.
