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.
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Minsk Kristall: The Pride of Minsk and Belarus
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.
Belavia Increases Flights to Kyiv
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.
Belarus, Russia, Hope for Fairytale Ending
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”.
Baltic States Warm Up To Belarus
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.
Upcoming Mogilev Puppet Theatricals
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.
Belarus and Mogilev Host Asalodki-2012
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.
Minsk Airport Renovation Hits Snag
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.
Minsk – Trapped in a Soviet Era
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 […]
Belarus Fashion One Channel Goes Live
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.
Journey to Belarus, First Stop Mir Castle
The Mirsky Castle Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site, located in the town of Mir in the Karelichy District of the Hrodna voblast, not far from another World Heritage site, Nesvizh Castle.