Belarus

Belarus-Minsk-City Hall / Image Credit

Belarus is a former constituent republic of the USSR. It was occupied by the Nazis during the World War II. During the period the country lost more than two million people, including most of its large Jewish population. After seven decades as a republic of the Soviet Union, Belarus became independent in 1991, following the downfall of the Soviet Union.

After seven decades as a republic of the Soviet Union, formerly known by the name Belorussia, Belarus attained its independence in 1991. Since his election in July 1994 as the country's first president, Alexander Lukashenko has ruled the country with an increasingly iron fist.

Travel overview

The landscape of Belarus is very diversified. Wide plains, deep forests, thousands of lakes and scenic landscapes lure the nature lovers. The country possesses a wealth of historical monuments including ancient castles and monasteries. History weighs heavily on Belarus, famous for hundreds of architectural monuments that date back to the 12th century. For wildlife enthusiasts Belarus presents European bison, wild boar and wolf, elk and deer, bear and fox, beaver and lynx including a large number of birds. If your idea of a perfect vacation is a mix of history, culture, wildlife and modernity, then Belarus is where your mental images will give way to vivid memories.