Belarus Articles

Furore as beauties push champions off centre court

AUSTRALIA'S former Fed Cup captain, John Alexander, is appalled by the decision of the All England club to take the physical appearance of women into consideration when planning the schedule for centre court matches at Wimbledon.

The Lantern Lighter's Daughter, Or One Woman's Plot To Pull Off A Pulitzer

Someone should write a novel called The Lantern Lighter's Daughter's Household Guide To Growing Persimmons In Belarus. Surely it is destined to be a bestseller. Or at least it will do well at independent book shops in the inner west. For the title has all the ingredients needed of a..read more

Screen Sleeps Easy After Nervous Start Against Belarus

WITH nerves calmed and a good night's sleep under her belt, Jenni Screen hopes to get back in the groove when the Opals basketball team take on Brazil tonight.

Polishing The Opals

PENNY TAYLOR carried the bruising from Tuesday night's stoush with the US into yesterday's more sedate Olympic opener against Belarus, but it seems there has also been a positive legacy from Australia's heated warm-up match against their great gold medal rivals.

Rudd Glows With Opals

KEVIN07 met the Opals of Beijing '08 at the basketball yesterday. There were handshakes, hugs and the obligatory photo opportunity with one of Australia's gold medal chances after the Opals were surprised to see the Prime Minister in the crowd for their first-round win over Belarus.

Belarus

If you want to see a place where the marks of strong political power and the charm of farming villages stand together, visit Belarus. This European landlocked country reveals a history of struggle, healing and development. When you visit Belarus, you will experience a trip that is both unique and eye-opening.

Where Belarus is located

Belarus is located in Eastern Europe and in the middle of various countries. To the north and east of Belarus, there is Russia. Poland, on the other hand, borders Belarus at its western side. Ukraine stands to the south of Belarus, while Latvia and Lithuania both border the northern part of the country.

Things to do in Belarus

Discovering the country's rich cultural heritage and history can be the highlight of a trip to Belarus. In major museums, the history of Belarus is depicted through powerful and effective media. Once you see how the country managed to surpass and move on from harsher times, you will be able to identify yourself with the people of Belarus and see a different perspective of history

Below are some of the must-see places in Belarus:

Museum of the Great Patriotic War - The Great Patriotic War is the Soviet term for the Second World War. The museum has a lot to show about how Belarus, then parts of various counties, and the people were greatly affected and devastated. Featuring 28 rooms that display scenes from World War II life, the museum is one of the places that reflect Belarusian identity.

Brest Fortress - Are you interested to see the frontier where Soviet resistance to Germany took place? Ask your tour guide to take you to Brest Fortress. You will be overwhelmed by the massive structures that were built to defend Russia from German invasion. Walk through the Fortress and understand the intricacies of war strategies used by Russians to defeat their enemy.

Dudutki Open Air Museum - If you can't get enough of Belarus' rich culture and history, you can visit the Dudutki Open Air Museum to know more about the lifestyle and culture of Belarus' citizens. Just near the Dudutki village in Minsk, the Open Air Museum is where you can discover the traditional pottery, carpentry, and handicrafts of Belarus. By visiting this musuem, you'll also learn how the people of Belarus prepare their meals. Aside from seeing the process behind food preparations, you can also taste Belarusian cuisine for a minimal fee. Enjoy homemade cheeses, pork sausages, potato pancakes and stuffed potato dumplings right after you tour this museum.

The perfect time to visit Belarus

Depending on your preference, you can visit Belarus anytime of the year. However, October and April might be inconvenient for you considering that the first snows and its thawing in spring make the surroundings muddy and wet. It is best to travel to Belarus during summer and autumn, that is, July to September. Just make sure to bring jackets or sweaters because Belarus has 66 degrees Fahrenheit or 19 degrees Celsius as the highest average temperature.