Belarus
Travel Belarus: Down On the Belarusian Farm Style
Published on May 16, 2013 by Phillip Butler
While not the most notorious form of vacationing on Earth, farm tourism is an ever increasingly popular traveler activity in Belarus. According to a study released by the government there, this form of tourism is actually going quite viral. Svetlana Shevchenko, Deputy Head of the Central Office for Natural Persons Taxation of the Belarusian Tax Ministry there told a recent conference that farm tourism has actually increased by a factor or 15 in the last five years.
Continue reading...Minsk Kristall: The Pride of Minsk and Belarus
Published on May 13, 2013 by Liliana Dumitru-Steffens
Travelers to Belarus are always in for huge surprises but none more dramatic than tasting the local vodka. That’s right, the country is not only famous for Olga Korbut and cosmonauts, the vodka here is extraordinary.
Continue reading...Belavia Increases Flights to Kyiv
Published on Mar 15, 2013 by Cristina Drafta
Belarusian national airlines Belavia has announced they will increase the number of flights in between Minsk and Kyiv from 7 to 10 flights per beginning March 31.
Continue reading...Belarus, Russia, Hope for Fairytale Ending
Published on Jan 27, 2013 by Mike Wheatley
Tourist chiefs in Russia and Belarus are hoping to exploit some of the more mystical aspects of the region’s history in a bid to encourage more people to visit, creating a new project called “The Fairytale Map of Russia and Belarus”.
Continue reading...Baltic States Warm Up To Belarus
Published on Oct 30, 2012 by Mike Wheatley
While much of the EU continues to shun Belarus over human rights and freedom of speech issues, Baltic States led by Lithuania are going in the opposite direction and looking to improve ties, most especially where tourism is concerned.
Continue reading...Upcoming Mogilev Puppet Theatricals
Published on Oct 09, 2012 by Cristina Drafta
For visitors planning a trip anywhere near Mogilev, Belarus, the upcoming collaboration between Mogilev Regional Puppet Theater and Smolensk Regional Puppet Theater should be of great interest. According to news from the city, the tow theaters are to exchange tours. Accordingly, the Smolensk theater’s upcoming play Jumping Princess will entertain Mogilev fans, while the latter theater will perform Zuza Bee in reprisal.
Continue reading...Belarus and Mogilev Host Asalodki-2012
Published on Aug 30, 2012 by Cristina Drafta
In news cultural news from Belarus, the city of Mogilev will play host for the nationwide festival Asalodki-2012. This blend of confectionery business combined with vocal, dance and even circus. Confectioneries are scheduled to organize a fair downtown to treat locals and visitors.
Continue reading...Minsk Airport Renovation Hits Snag
Published on Apr 12, 2012 by Delia Gavrilescu
According to news from Belarus, the Minsk National Airport renovation will not be carried out by Chinese contractors as was the plan. Evidently costs differences between the Aviation Department and China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation (CPMIEC), could not be reconciled.
Continue reading...Minsk – Trapped in a Soviet Era
Published on May 20, 2011 by Mike Wheatley
Politically speaking, it may well be on the very edge of Europe, and in more ways than one given some of its government policies, yet in many other ways the mysterious land known as White Russia is an integral part of Central Europe with its rich culture and its depth of history. Belarus has had [...]
Continue reading...Belarus Fashion One Channel Goes Live
Published on Dec 27, 2010 by Phillip Butler
Fashion One, the world’s first international fashion TV network, goes live in Belarus today. After a successful debut in Ukraine this extraordinary HD digital network brings the world of high fashion and celebrity into everyone’s home. Fashion One launched earlier this year and has already engaged the world.
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