minsk

Visit Minsk Now!

By |2019-07-01T06:20:18-05:00June 30th, 2014|Categories: Europe, Off The Beaten Path|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Why should you visit Belarus? President Alexander Lukashenko is known as the “last dictator of Europe”. He has been in power since 1994, winning four elections. He rules the country with a totalitarian-Stalinist fist. Minsk, the capital, at first appearance is a pleasant and relaxed city. This initial impression belies a darker reality. Dissent is not [...]

5 Reasons Why Belarus, Minsk Sucks!

By |2019-07-01T07:45:38-05:00June 25th, 2014|Categories: Europe, Off The Beaten Path|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Someone please wake up Belarus. I mean really shake them up, maybe a sharp slap in the face. Let them know the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. You are free! Take down your statues of Lenin. Remove the Soviet red stars. Disband your police state. Until then, realize that Belarus does not want you to visit. [...]

Go to Top