Do not travel to Belarus due to the Belarusian authorities' continued facilitation of Russia's war against Ukraine, the buildup of Russian military forces in Belarus, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the potential of civil unrest, the risk of detention, and the Embassy's limited ability to assist U.S. citizens …Russia and Belarus have close military relations and are engaged in various joint military-scientific activities.Civil unrest and political tension
Large and local street demonstrations have occurred in Minsk and other cities in Belarus. There have been casualties and protesters detained. Further demonstrations could occur without notice and turn violent. Harassment of foreigners is possible.
What not to do in Belarus : 10 Things You Really Shouldn't Do in Belarus
Don't stay in the country for more than five days without registration.
Don't say “Belorussia” or comment, “It's very clean here!”
Don't pay with Russian rubles or other currencies.
Don't joke about a bomb in the metro or the airport.
Is Minsk worth visiting
You're Going to Love Minsk
Much of the country has been rebuilt since World War II, and its architecture is a monument to its turbulent past, while its thriving businesses are a badge of its prosperous present.
Can foreigners go to Belarus : Rules of stay in the Republic of Belarus for foreign citizens. A foreign citizen or a stateless person, who arrived in the Republic of Belarus, is obliged to register in a registration authority at place of actual temporary stay within ten days, except for Sundays, public holidays and high days.
The strategic partnership between Belarus and Russia is based on the geographic location, close historic and cultural links between both countries and peoples, economic ties and cooperation between the Belarusian and Russian businesses.
Despite all promises by authorities, most Belarusians are afraid that in case of unification with Russia either they or their children would have to take part in military conflicts in Russia and an even greater proportion believe that war could come to Belarus in the form of terrorist attacks.
Is Minsk safe from radiation
Radiation: The 1986 release of nuclear material from the Chernobyl nuclear station in Ukraine affected Belarus. The city of Minsk was mostly spared, but other areas of Belarus were badly contaminated.Safety at night:Moderate
Minsk is quite well-lit and is generally safe at night, but like anywhere, it is still advisable to use caution. Avoid isolated or poorly-lit areas and always be aware of your surroundings.Citizens of Poland have the right to enter and exit Belarus through any international border crossing point on the Belarusian-EU border. It is possible to use visa-free entry an unlimited number of times. The number of days of stay in Belarus shall not exceed 90 days per calendar year.
Belarus's two official languages are Russian and Belarusian. Minorities also speak Polish, Ukrainian and Eastern Yiddish. Belarusian, although not as widely used as Russian, is the mother tongue of 53.2% of the population, whereas Russian is the mother tongue of only 41.5%.
Is Minsk in Russia friends : It is, in fact, the capital of Belarus. Moreover, Belarus has been independent from the Soviet Union since 1991 (three years prior to this episode). Max says that Minsk is in Russia, but it's actually the capital city of the country Belarus.
Why can’t Belarus join NATO : Belarus has not joined NATO because it is a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization under the auspices of Russia, and the Security Treaties with NATO regulate the exchange of classified information affecting the interests of sovereign states.
Is there still radiation in Belarus
How large an area was affected by the radioactive fallout Some 150,000 square kilometres in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine are contaminated and stretch northward of the plant site as far as 500 kilometres. An area spanning 30 kilometres around the plant is considered the “exclusion zone” and is essentially uninhabited.
Since the post-accident period, the area of contaminated territory in Belarus by cesium-137 has decreased by almost half and now amounts to about 25.5 thousand square kilometers, or 12 percent of the country's total area.Safety at night:Moderate
Belarus is generally peaceful with a low crime rate, even during night hours. However, it's still advisable for solo female travelers to exercise caution when walking alone, particularly in less crowded places.
Is there radiation in Minsk : In Brest, Grodno and Minsk regions the proportion of contaminated land is small and is respectively 6,1%, 2,6 and 3,6%. Contamination of strontium-90 has a local character. Radionuclide contamination of soil data with a density of more than 6 kBq/m2 is detected on 10% of the total land area.
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Antwort Why not to visit Belarus? Weitere Antworten – Is Belarus safe for tourists
Do not travel to Belarus due to the Belarusian authorities' continued facilitation of Russia's war against Ukraine, the buildup of Russian military forces in Belarus, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the potential of civil unrest, the risk of detention, and the Embassy's limited ability to assist U.S. citizens …Russia and Belarus have close military relations and are engaged in various joint military-scientific activities.Civil unrest and political tension
Large and local street demonstrations have occurred in Minsk and other cities in Belarus. There have been casualties and protesters detained. Further demonstrations could occur without notice and turn violent. Harassment of foreigners is possible.
What not to do in Belarus : 10 Things You Really Shouldn't Do in Belarus
Is Minsk worth visiting
You're Going to Love Minsk
Much of the country has been rebuilt since World War II, and its architecture is a monument to its turbulent past, while its thriving businesses are a badge of its prosperous present.
Can foreigners go to Belarus : Rules of stay in the Republic of Belarus for foreign citizens. A foreign citizen or a stateless person, who arrived in the Republic of Belarus, is obliged to register in a registration authority at place of actual temporary stay within ten days, except for Sundays, public holidays and high days.
The strategic partnership between Belarus and Russia is based on the geographic location, close historic and cultural links between both countries and peoples, economic ties and cooperation between the Belarusian and Russian businesses.
Despite all promises by authorities, most Belarusians are afraid that in case of unification with Russia either they or their children would have to take part in military conflicts in Russia and an even greater proportion believe that war could come to Belarus in the form of terrorist attacks.
Is Minsk safe from radiation
Radiation: The 1986 release of nuclear material from the Chernobyl nuclear station in Ukraine affected Belarus. The city of Minsk was mostly spared, but other areas of Belarus were badly contaminated.Safety at night:Moderate
Minsk is quite well-lit and is generally safe at night, but like anywhere, it is still advisable to use caution. Avoid isolated or poorly-lit areas and always be aware of your surroundings.Citizens of Poland have the right to enter and exit Belarus through any international border crossing point on the Belarusian-EU border. It is possible to use visa-free entry an unlimited number of times. The number of days of stay in Belarus shall not exceed 90 days per calendar year.
Belarus's two official languages are Russian and Belarusian. Minorities also speak Polish, Ukrainian and Eastern Yiddish. Belarusian, although not as widely used as Russian, is the mother tongue of 53.2% of the population, whereas Russian is the mother tongue of only 41.5%.
Is Minsk in Russia friends : It is, in fact, the capital of Belarus. Moreover, Belarus has been independent from the Soviet Union since 1991 (three years prior to this episode). Max says that Minsk is in Russia, but it's actually the capital city of the country Belarus.
Why can’t Belarus join NATO : Belarus has not joined NATO because it is a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization under the auspices of Russia, and the Security Treaties with NATO regulate the exchange of classified information affecting the interests of sovereign states.
Is there still radiation in Belarus
How large an area was affected by the radioactive fallout Some 150,000 square kilometres in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine are contaminated and stretch northward of the plant site as far as 500 kilometres. An area spanning 30 kilometres around the plant is considered the “exclusion zone” and is essentially uninhabited.
Since the post-accident period, the area of contaminated territory in Belarus by cesium-137 has decreased by almost half and now amounts to about 25.5 thousand square kilometers, or 12 percent of the country's total area.Safety at night:Moderate
Belarus is generally peaceful with a low crime rate, even during night hours. However, it's still advisable for solo female travelers to exercise caution when walking alone, particularly in less crowded places.
Is there radiation in Minsk : In Brest, Grodno and Minsk regions the proportion of contaminated land is small and is respectively 6,1%, 2,6 and 3,6%. Contamination of strontium-90 has a local character. Radionuclide contamination of soil data with a density of more than 6 kBq/m2 is detected on 10% of the total land area.