Russian residents rarely remember Belarus when they make plans for the New Year, and it is completely in vain. This country boasts not only potato fields, and it is easy to organize an excellent cultural program here for a couple of weeks. The first plus for Russians is that Belarus does not need a visa, not even a passport. The second plus is that climatic conditions are not much different from Russian ones. This is not a jump from minus 10 to plus 25 in Egypt. In Belarus for the New Year, the temperature ranges from minus 5 to plus 5 degrees Celsius, and many cities and towns are protected by coniferous and birch forests, so you are not afraid of the chilly wind and prickly snow.
New Year Minsk
Minsk is preparing for the New Year in a special way. The townspeople love this holiday. Decorations are hung on the streets, New Year's sweets are in stores, the squares are flooded with lights. The old central districts and modern buildings look especially great. The building of the National Library looks very nice in winter.
The streets of Minsk are safe, so you can safely walk even at night. But you shouldn't forget about basic safety rules.
Popular excursions and New Year programs
The maximum positive impressions can be obtained when visiting the architectural monuments of Nesvizh and Mir. Do you like winter nature? Then to Lake Naroch, where you can meet amazingly beautiful landscapes, or to the ethnographic museum called "Dudutki", which is located in the open air.
Castles of Belarus look fabulous in winter. The most famous are located in the already mentioned Mir and Nesvizh, as well as in Grodno. Usually excursion programs for visiting castles are designed for the whole day. Tourists are impressed by the local cuisine: hot homemade sausages, potatoes (that is, bulba) in various forms and baked poultry. After walking in the frosty air, a hearty lunch will come in handy.
Residence of Belarusian Father Frost
In Belarus, there is a residence of Father Frost - in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. In this reserve, surrounded by thousand-year-old trees, lives not a fabulous, but a very real character. The grandfather is in correspondence with the children on the Internet, follows readers and uploads cool pictures.
Every year during the holidays in the estate of Father Frost, folklore festivals, contests and delicious fairs are held, where dishes are served according to traditional recipes.
In Belarus, there is a residence of Father Frost - in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. In this reserve, surrounded by thousand-year-old trees, lives not a fabulous, but a very real character.
Ski vacation
If you get bored during sightseeing tours and do not believe in Santa Claus for a long time, you can go to the mountain slopes near Minsk. The Logoisk ski complex is located here, which is perfect for both professionals and beginners. On soft, fast tracks, you can easily learn to ski or snowboard.
Another important plus related to New Year's adventures in Belarus is the prices for winter tours. Holidays in Belarus are affordable and relatively cheap when compared with more popular tourist offers. At the same time, you will definitely receive a rich excursion program and get to know your geographical neighbors better.
Prices for New Year's tours and holidays in Belarus
Rest in Belarus in the New Year is a great opportunity to get a lot of pleasant and unforgettable emotions, get acquainted with the national traditions of the celebration, see famous sights and undergo a course of treatment in a health resort at an affordable
cost.
City sightseeing tours and spa holidays will cost you much less than, for example, European resorts. In addition, you do not need a visa, and the absence of a language barrier is another plus, in addition to quality service.
No matter how old you are, a vacation in Belarus is fun, exciting and unforgettable.
