понедельник, 9 февраля 2015 г.

Window on Belarus



It is obvious that people abroad know almost nothing about Belarus. It is quite surprising to hear Europeans saying that Belarus is small and far. But by far the most shocking is the label of a sad and grey country hanging on it. Famous Belarusian hospitality and warm-heartedness are not mentioned. Nevertheless many foreigners indicate the desire to get to know the country, its history, originality. Most of them express a will to find out about the Belarusian culture, from the language to the food and the history. Particularly interesting is the origin of the country name “Belarus” and the difference of the nation compared to Russia.
What can you advise foreigners to visit in Belarus?