Where does belarusian Santa live? + 5 Must-visit in Belarus
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| 19:04 UK time, Tuesday, 28 December 2010
I can't leave you without it:) In a couple of days our Santa (We call him Ded Moroz) will have the most intensive working day, or to be more exactly..night, bringing presents under New Year's trees. But where does he live the rest of the year?
Now is famous not just for its nature and fauna, but also as belarusian Ded Moroz's residence. It's situated in the heart of the forest and a little house of Snegurochka (his granddaughter) is nearby. They say there is also the tallest in Europe 120-year old fir within the area of the residence. Children can not only write letters there, but also visit the .
Besides, there are some other must-visit places in Belarus.
Brest Fortress
Not so far from that wonderland there is one of the most tragic places in Belarus. was bombed at the very beginning of World War II. Now it's a memorial called Hero-Fortress.
Polatsk
Is an ancient town, known since 862 year, which formerly was a principality. (one of the most ancient temples designed like Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev and Saint Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod), Spaso-Yevfrosinievskiy convent (founded in XII cent.) and other such monuments of architecture and culture create becoming saint atmosphere.
Those who like ancient historical places should also visit and .
But if you like something unusual, Soligorsk with its would be interesting for you:)
Though there are more interesting places here, I leave you the chance to discover them yourself ;))
Comment number 1.
At 28th Dec 2010, Veronika wrote:I'm sorry, but this is Spaso-Yevfrosinievskiy convent (, not Saint Sophia Cathedral. Saint Sophia Cathedral is this (. I can't edit in entry :((
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At 29th Dec 2010, beatriz wrote:Dear Veronika: Very attractive your post and the beautiful photos of the Must-visit in Belarus. Iآ´ve just read some interesting articles in the graphic media (after the elections) about your country and now I have a better understanding of your country, history and present. Iآ´m happy to know you have a high cultural level, there are fewer poors each year and there is good education and health system for the population. I knew very little but now thanks to your blog I start to see Belarus as a nice, egualitarian place to live. Is it that way? Tell me. Well, the best for you, your family and your country for 2011- Beatriz. Argentina.
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At 30th Dec 2010, Majka wrote:Hi Veronika,
I am sorry that I did not write through these a few days, but the festive season... I hope that once and You will awake in the free country... I think that are last years of rule of this "honourable sir..." He alone probably is conscious this from there such sharp repressions, the aggression usually is an answer to fear. In New Year I would like to wish You and entire Belorussian Nation first of all freedom and better live and thank you for very interesting blog.
Best regards,
Majka from Poland
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At 30th Dec 2010, mido wrote:hello Venonika ذذ¾ذ²ر‹ذ¼ ذ³ذ¾ذ´ذ°ذ¼ ر– ذڑذ°ذ»رڈذ´ذ°ذ¼ر–!
i'm a new member of bbc world community and i liked a lot all your
posting they are all attractive and interesting.
i'm from morroco and in my country there is no snow like your country
but we also celebrate the new year and we like these ceremonie.
in this occasion we share congretulations and we make cakes.
good luck and continue posting 'cause i did realy liked your style of writing.
happy new year and merry christmas and i wish that santa cruiz will bring all the things you wishe.
finly remember never gave up
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