Belarus

Description of Belarus

Belarus is officially called the Republic of Belarus, and it’s a landlocked country and a former Soviet republic. Belarus is located in Eastern Europe. Belarus is bounded by Russia, the Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. The capital city is Minsk, and other big cities include Vitsebsk, Mahilyow, Homiel, Hrodna, and Brest. Over 40% of the country is just forest, and its biggest economic sectors are manufacturing and the service industry.

Sights & Attractions 

More than 100,000 tourists visit Belarus each year. Some of the things to see in Belarus include the following: 

• Khatyn Memorial – This is one of several WWII memorials in the country. It is on the location of the former village, and it was opened in 1969. The last remaining structures from the original homes are the brick chimneys, which have bells that sometimes sound.
• Mount of Glory – This hill has four bayonets at the top, and it was developed on top of the “Hero Cities” of the former Soviet Union and battlegrounds of World War II to pay tribute to the Red Army. It was created in the location of the last battle in the country.
• Stalin Line – This is the museum of the biggest defense line built before World War II.
• Minsk at Night – Minsk is the capital of Belarus. This sight was created to reveal the most important and gorgeous places in Minsk during nighttime. You can see the City Gates, the House of the Government, and the Red Catholic Church.

Food 

Some of the best food includes beef, bread, pork, and potatoes. Those are the staples of the Belarus diet. Most of the food and food products are organic. 

Modern Belarusian cuisine is based on national traditions in the country, and they have undergone a serious historical evolution over time. The most carefully guarded secrets of traditional Belarusian cuisine are never revealed to outsides. Potato is referred to as “the second bread” in Belarus. The Belarusian people honor the potato in song and dance. 

Meat plays a big role in the diet of the Belarusian people, especially pork. Pork is considered the favorite meat in the country. Salted pork fat is smoked and seasoned with garlic and onions. One of the favorite traditional holiday dishes is Pyachysta. That dish is actually roasted, stewed, or boiled sucking pig, fowl, or big chunks of beef or pork. Dishes made from meat are often served together with vegetables or potatoes like peas, black radish, cabbage, or carrot. 

The Belarusian people also like dishes from fish. The Belarusians like baked river-fish, galki, and yushka. Some of the most common seasonings for fish include pepper, dill, parsley, garlic, and onions. The national dishes are filling, satisfying, and tasty. Berries, mushrooms, and herbs are used liberally in cooking to add taste, flavor, and filling to the dishes. 

The only international chain restaurants in the country are TGI Fridays and McDonald’s. However, you shouldn’t just eat international chain restaurant food while you’re there. Take the opportunity to eat some tasty Belarusian cuisine.

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