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 Minsk is the capital of Belarus, with a population of 1.8 million people. It was first mentioned in the Medieval Chronicles for the year of 1067. This beautiful city offers a great deal as a tourist destination. Visitors are attracted to this city by its amazing cleanliness, by its beauty, calmness and hospitality.
After the devastation of the Second World War, the city was beautifully rebuilt. It retained its great cultural traditions, including a fine Opera and Ballet House, Dramatic Theater, A Folklore Museum and the Belarus Academy of Sciences-educating over 25,000 students. Minsk, with its wealth of magnificent parks, is an amazing venue to explore by foot. As a tourist you will find Minsk to be a unique place where an unexpected mix of old and new coexists in perfect harmony. The KGB buildings that bring you back to the Soviet Union times are next to the trendy nightclubs, the newest sushi bars and designer boutiques.
 The Belarusian Government made tourism one of its priorities. In addition to numerous theaters, parks and museums, you will get a unique opportunity to savor the taste of ancient tradition. In a place like Village-Museum "Dudutki" outside Minsk you will be able to sample some famous regional dishes: Belarusian Borsch (beetroot soup served with sour cream), Draniki (potato pancakes) and wash it down with Belovezhskaya Bitter, the local beer made with 100 different herbs. Along with indulging in local cuisine you should also take advantage of banja - a different type of sauna that offers an exceptional detoxifying benefit for your body and soul. You may also take pleasure in such traditional activities as berry picking and mushroom gathering.
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