Belarus: Castles, Churches, Singing Ladies (Photo Essay)

Posted on July 5, 2018

In this secretive state under dictatorial rule where the KGB continues to instil fear in its citizens, we found a country with gentle people and fascinating architecture.

There are a few countries still frozen in the Soviet era. Among these are North Korea, Turkmenistan, Transnistria, and Belarus. Though hardly comparable with one another, or even to Russia, each of these countries is unique in many ways. Among these places, Belarus is likely the most easily visited and least bizarre.

Though the KGB is still feared in Belarus under the dictatorship of Alexander Lukashenko, it is not too difficult to travel around the country.

While most travellers have to apply for a visa and also register at a police station within a certain number of days of arrival, exploring this interesting country is not too challenging.

Homestays are possible, and a variety of hotels are open to foreign visitors. Train travel is fairly comfortable and major railway lines head in many directions.

In addition to Minsk being an interesting city with fascinating Lenin-styled architecture, the country has many exhilarating destinations to explore, without encountering masses of tourists.

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Globerovers Magazine July 2018