General information: After seven decades of existence as a union republic within the USSR, Belarus gained independence in 1991. It has maintained closer political and economic ties with Russia than any other former Soviet republic. On December 8, 1999, Belarus and Russia signed an agreement on the formation of a two-state union, which implies the […]

From the origins to the 15th century The question concerning the period of early Belarusian literature (11th-13th century) arises very controversial, since it belongs to a large complex of literary works equally claimed by Ukrainian and Russian literature. It is actually an era of common language, albeit with vernacular variants, and of common literature, which […]

Ski holidays There are many beautiful ski resorts in Belarus, providing their guests with excellent opportunities for winter sports. See toppharmacyschools for geography, climate and cuisine in Belarus. The Silichi ski complex presents three excellently prepared slopes of varying difficulty. There are also children’s trails and cross-country skiing trails. For fans of evening and night skiing […]

Passport and visa regulations Nationalities Passport required visa required Return ticket required Germany Yes 1 Yes Austria Yes 1 Yes Switzerland Yes 1 Yes Other EU countries Yes 1 Yes Turkey Yes no Yes Passport information Generally required, must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the stay. Note on the passport Since entry […]