Belarus
Come to one of the best countries in eastern Europe!
Why Belarus is unique
Why should you Visit Belarus?
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Tourist Attractions
Brest Fortress- The Brest Fortress, formerly known as Brest- Litovsk Fortress, is a fortress in Belarus. It was built by the Russians when they still ruled the Belarus area. It was built in the 1800s.
History
1918- Belarus declares itself a republic but is then taken over by the USSR.
1941-1944-Belarus is ruled by Nazi Germany
1986- Nuclear accident in Chernobyl, Ukraine affects Belarusians, who in return become more rebellious
1990- Belarus declares itself independent
1994- Belarus elects first president (Alexander Lukashenko)
Famous People
Ignat Domejko- A well known geologist born in 1802.
Haim Weizman- a chemisist zionist who became the first president of Israel.
Major Cities
Gomel-pop. 481,000
Mogilev-pop. 369,000
Vitebsk-pop.343,000
Hrodna-pop.317,000
Foods
Machanka- a soup made of meat, fish, vegetables, etc
Samogon is a belarusian alcoholic drink somewhat close to vodka
Holidays
May 9th- Victory Day is the day that Belarus celebrates the defeat of Germany in World War 2. A little like Veterans Day.
July 3rd- Independence Day in Belarus is strangely one day ahead of ours, and this important holiday marks the day Belarus won its freedom
Language
Official Language is Belarusian
privіtannye-Hipriyemna paznayomіtztza-nice to meet you
prabachtzye-sorry
ya nye razoomyeyo- I don't understand
ya nye vyedayo- I dont know