Bucket List 196: Belarus!
The Road Travelled · Tales From Belarus · Photos
Country 87/196: Belarus. Not an easy decision to visit at the time of writing, but as I’ve learned, a country’s government should never be the sole measure of its worth. Determined not to contribute financially, I chose to take a day trip to Minsk where Soviet-era symbols and architecture are more visible than anywhere else on earth. Vast plazas like Independence Square, dominated by the imposing statue of Lenin, and monumental structures like the Minsk Gates stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era. Ensure thorough preparation before reaching the border, as phones may be searched and ancient comments scrutinised. Good luck!
The Road Travelled
Tales From Belarus
Minsk-ing Through Time
February 4th, 2025 I arrived at the Belarusian immigration office, a grim Soviet-era building that looked like it had been stuck in a time warp since the 1970s, ready for what I assumed would be a thorough, no-nonsense interrogation. In preparation, I had purged my phone of anything that might have raised a suspicious eyebrow and even learnt…
Common Minsk-conceptions
February 1st, 2025 Belarus. A nation often defined by its authoritarian leadership, political isolation, and close ties to Russia. While some might debate its status as a mere vassal state of their colossal neighbour, there’s little doubt that under the long reign of Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus has firmly aligned itself with a path far removed from Western democratic…
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Belarus
Country: 87/196 Visited: Autumn ’24
