About
Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe with a population of about 9.1 million and an area of 207,600 sq km. Minsk is the capital and the cultural and economic center.
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Cities and Resorts
What to See
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed30 Mbps
4G Coveragemoderate in cities
SIM from MTS, A1 or life:) costs $5-15 for 5-15GB. Passport required. Internet censorship - VPN recommended. Some sites blocked.
Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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C
F
European plugs Type C and F. Voltage 230V. Soviet-era infrastructure upgraded to European standard
Local Transport
Operators: Minsk Avtovokzal, ООО Автотранс, private carriers
Booking: ticketbus.by, atlas.by, stations
Popular Routes
Minsk-Brest4h
BYN 29-44
Minsk-Gomel4h
BYN 29-44
Minsk-Grodno4.5h
BYN 29-44
Belarusian Railways (BCh) is a state monopoly with a well-developed network. Trains connect Minsk with all regional capitals and Russia. Buses complement rail service. Minsk has metro (3 lines), trolleybuses and trams. Due to sanctions, international air traffic is limited.
Local Cuisine
Draniki
kholodnik
solyanka
Tipping
Local term: Чаявыя (Chayavyya)
Restaurants
10%Taxi
Round up fareHotels
Porter2-5 BYN per bag
Housekeeping2-5 BYN per day
Concierge5-10 BYN for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)20-40 BYN per person
Driver (per day)10-20 BYN per person
Tipping is appreciated in Belarus. 10% for restaurants. Not mandatory but welcomed.