- published: 11 Apr 2014
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Coordinates: 53°N 23°E / 53°N 23°E / 53; 23
Belarus (i/bɛləˈruːs/ bel-ə-ROOSS; Belarusian: Белару́сь, tr. Bielaruś, IPA: [bʲɛlaˈrusʲ]; Russian: Белоруссия, tr. Byelorussiya; IPA: [bʲɪloˈrussɪʲɐ]), officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe bordered by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Hrodna (Grodno), Homiel (Gomel), Mahilioŭ (Mogilev) and Vitsebsk (Vitebsk). Over 40% of its 207,600 square kilometres (80,200 sq mi) is forested. Its strongest economic sectors are service industries and manufacturing.
Until the 20th century, different states at various times controlled the lands of modern-day Belarus: for example: the Principality of Polotsk (11th to 14th centuries), the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Russian Empire. In the aftermath of the 1917 Russian Revolution, Belarus declared independence as the Belarusian People's Republic, succeeded by the Socialist Soviet Republic of Byelorussia, which became a founding constituent republic of the Soviet Union in 1922 and was renamed as the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (Byelorussian SSR). Belarus lost almost half of its territory to Poland after the Polish-Soviet war of 1919-1921. Much of the borders of Belarus took their modern shape in 1939 when some lands of the Second Polish Republic were reintegrated into it after the Soviet invasion of Poland and were finalized after World War II. During World War II, military operations devastated Belarus, which lost about a third of its population and more than half of its economic resources. The republic was redeveloped in the post-war years. In 1945 Belarus became a founding member of the United Nations, along with the Soviet Union and the Ukrainian SSR.
Here we are - Vladimir and Serge - expat.by team - at your service. Today we discuss the very basics you shall be aware of before coming to Belarus: - coming to Belarus by air, train or car - border control and customs - getting from the airport to Minsk - communication in English - emergency medical help in Minsk - police in Belarus - problems for handicapped people in Belarus - gays in Belarus - food and restaurants in Minsk - entertainment in Minsk for geeting more info or personal help contact us http://expat.by/aboutsite.html
Here we are - Vladimir and Serge - expat.by team - at your service. Today we discuss most important events in Belarus in May 2014. - IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus, 9-25 May 2014 - general impressions by international visitors - Ban on imported beer during the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk - Services and restaurants during the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk - Belarusian rouble to dollar exchange rate in May 2014 - Making money on deposits in Belarus: 5% in US dollars or EURO or 20% on local currency - Belarus as safe heaven (New Financial Switzerland) for money More about what we offer and our contact information at http://expat.by/aboutsite.html
EXPAT.BY expert talk Vlad and Serge talk about public catering, restaurants, food, prices and relating services, and give some inside about Belarusian restaurant business.
Part of BBC documentary 'Playing God with the Weather' (2007)
July 07, 2013 Pinsk police organized a raid against pensioners, who were selling foodstuff. The city's elderly people have long been selling vegetables and fruit, grown at their own household plots, as well as berries and mushrooms near the entrance to the mini-market Zapadny. Policemen used to prevent that earlier too, but they would come to nothing more than chasing the traders away or warning them about the responsibility for trading at an undue place. However, on Sunday 7 July they organized an actual cleanup of the territory near the marketplace. Police acted with a particular cruelty. People were forced into cars, and the bags with products that they were selling were thrown on the ground. Pensioners had their arms twisted, they were beaten, pulled by the hair, their clothes were ...
Here we are - Vlad and Serge - expat.by team - at your service. Today we discuss the most important event in Belarus - devaluation of Belarusian ruble on December 19th 2014 and give update on current situation and some practical implications.
Here we are - Vladimir and Serge - expat.by team - at your service. Today we discuss questions relating to taking a taxi in Minsk. More about what we offer and our contact information at http://expat.by/aboutsite.html
Belarusian Ministry of Tourism and National Tourism Agency promo video. Belarusian Videocentre
Мемориальный комплекс «Курган Славы» — памятник Великой Отечественной войны, расположенный на 21-м км магистрали М2 Минск — Национальный аэропорт «Минск».The Mound of Glory (Belarusian: Курган Славы) is a memorial complex honouring Soviet soldiers who fought during World War II, located 21 km from Minsk, Belarus on the Moscow Highway.
Minsk, Belarus is an exciting City to visit with a deep old History and culture. We explore some of the highlights and spots every tourist must see when coming to Minsk. There are strict visa requirements to enter the country which can be purchased prior to visiting Belarus if you want to reduce the expense. This short virtual tour of the city of Minsk explores the famous squares, churches, & people. Visit us at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Digi-Art-Productions/122696224458755
Minsk, Belarus is an exciting City to visit with a deep old History and culture. We explore some of the highlights and spots every tourist must see when coming to Minsk. There are strict visa requirements to enter the country which can be purchased prior to visiting Belarus if you want to reduce the expense. This short virtual tour of the city of Minsk explores the famous squares, churches, & people.
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Planning to visit Belarus? Check out our Belarus Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Belarus. Top Places to visit in Belarus: Church of Saints Simon and Helena, Białowieża Forest, Mir Castle Complex, Kalozha Church, Gomel Palace, Minsk Botanical Garden, National Academic Big Opera and Ballet Theatre, Chizhovka Arena, Brest Fortress, Minsk Zoo, Braslaw Lakes, Gorky Park, Marc Chagall Museum, Pripyatskiy National Park, Tower of Kamyenyets Subscribe to Social Bubble: https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialBubbleNashik?sub_confirmation=1 To go to the World Travel Guide playlist go to: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3wNXIKi7sz3IilVSbByNJzEsCmsbIgv1 Visit our Website: http://socialbubble.global Follow us on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+SocialBubbleNashik Follow ...
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Hi beautys! So I have been MIA for the last couple of weeks because I have been in Belarus! I had such a wonderful time and vlogged a little bit of my trip. I hope you like my video. Give it a thumbs up and subscribe if you do ♡ LETS BE FRIENDS! INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/emmatara BLOG: http://emmatara123.blogspot.com.au TWITTER: https://twitter.com/emmatara123 For Business Inquiries: emmatarapr@yahoo.com