The distance from Moscow to the neighboring state is only about 700 kilometers. The easiest way to get there is by car.
It is worth leaving the capital early in the morning, and if the trip is planned on the weekend, it is better before dawn. This is due to the possibility of quickly passing the highway to leave Moscow without traffic jams and with a minimum of problems.
The nuances of traveling in this direction:
The roads in Belarus are very good, there are few cars on them, so many drivers accelerate to the maximum possible speed. But it is worth remembering that a fine for exceeding the speed limit by only 30 km/h will cost 7,000 rubles, and repeated detention is a reason for deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle. The permitted speed on the highway from the border to Minsk is 120 km/h, the entire road without significant settlements.
Minsk is the capital of Belarus, Every tourist initially strives here. There are really a lot of places that guests of Minsk should definitely visit:
- . It was founded back in 1880 and has many paths, sculptures and small clearings with fountains. On the territory there are attractions, a planetarium, several cafes and a modern sports complex. The park is located along the Svisloch River, on the bank there is a bronze monument to Gorky, and a small but very elegant bridge spans the waters.
- Many people are delighted with local ducks; at the end of July you can already look at their offspring.
Central Children's Park named after M. Gorky - National Library. It is best to visit it in the evening; at night, the facade is illuminated with multi-colored rays, and even some paintings and drawings are displayed on it. The upper observation deck starts operating from 18:00. Entrance ticket is 3500 Belarusian rubles, the impressions will be truly unforgettable. The site is located on the 23rd floor, offering views of the entire city; guests are given binoculars that can only be used for 3 minutes.
National Library - Red Church, located on Independence Square. This is a fully functioning Catholic church. People of different religions are allowed to enter here, but photography and video recording are prohibited. It is believed that the Red Church is one of the most striking attractions of the capital; it is very beautifully decorated inside. Directly near the church there are interesting sculptures - St. Michael the Archangel and the Nagasaki bell.
- A little further away there is a monument to Minsk architects, who, in the shortest possible time after the war of 1941-1945, were able to completely rebuild the capital. In church, women must cover their heads. There's no talking inside.
Red Church - Central Botanical Garden. Located on Kalinin Square, founded in 1932, it is an amazing collection of various exotic and not so exotic plants. Inside the park there is an area with attractions, cafes are scattered chaotically, and there is also a miniature railway for children. Directly adjacent to the Botanical Garden Chelyuskin Square.
Central Botanical Garden
A must visit at the monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers during the Great Patriotic War. Numerous tourists claim that here the earth seems to breathe and groan. Recognized as a curious place Island of courage and sadness. It often rains here and the sky is covered with clouds. Large stones-boulders are scattered throughout the territory, on which are inscribed the names of Afghan cities in which Belarusians died, and there is a separate monument to Soviet soldiers.
Also deserves attention 17-kilometer Independence Avenue, and the Upper Town with the amazing architecture of churches and Orthodox churches, and Loshchinsky Park, and the Palace of the Republic.
Island of Courage and Sorrow Mir and Nesvizh are ancient castles. Excursions are regularly organized here, but you can also make an independent trip. You won't be able to see both castles in one day. Mir Castle is open from 9-00 to 22-00, the entrance ticket costs 3,500 Belarusian rubles, for video and photography you will have to pay an additional 1,000 Belarusian rubles, and it is better to do this in advance - the views there are really beautiful, which makes it possible to conduct a luxurious photo shoot.
Mir Castle was founded in 1832, a noble family of princes lived here, and a chapel has been preserved that served as a crypt for the masters. There is a café nearby that serves simple but satisfying dishes. The cost of a full meal per person is unlikely to exceed 2000 Belarusian rubles. The main gate of the castle, on which the image of the coat of arms has been preserved, is subject to inspection.
Castle Mir Tour guides work in museums. The town of the same name near the Nesvizh castle is a cozy town with many ancient buildings, inexpensive cafes and a park.
Dudutki - a complex about the history of Belarusian crafts, Museum of Material Culture, which consists of several workshops. They demonstrate various crafts, the entrance ticket costs only 2000 Belarusian rubles (photo and video shooting are free ). Where to go here:
- pottery. The master talks about the types of clay processing and demonstrates ready-made products that can be purchased at a low price;
- weaving workshop. An amazing place where there is a real old weaving loom, on which craftswomen work, and the products immediately hit the shelves;
- ethnographic gallery. Imitation of Belarusian life, demonstration of dishes and household accessories, exhibition of folk art products.
On the territory of Dudutka you can visit the stables and barnyard. There is a cheese factory nearby. Product tasting is included in the ticket price, and there is also an original cafe “Shynok”, where they sell sandwiches with honey and pickled cucumber, moonshine and native Belarusian dishes.
Dudutki in Belarus Belarus is rich in beautiful and interesting places: Brest with its military past and a huge memorial complex, Zaslavl with museums and churches, small farms and villages, Belovezhskaya Pushcha. You can come here an infinite number of times and it will still not be enough.
Hotels for tourists exists in Minsk, and even on the territory of some historical attractions. In the first case, you can use modern 4 and 5 star complexes or hostels, which periodically host various interesting parties (for example, viewing paintings by local artists, meeting and talking with them).
Near the ancient castles of Mir and Nesvizh there is a hotel with 30 rooms, which is located in the building of a former guest house. The cost of living in hotels, hostels and inns ranges from 10 to 300 dollars per day per room.
If the trip is not limited to Minsk, but the path lies further, then it is worth paying attention to private offers. In villages and towns, people rent out rooms in their houses for a very small fee. For example, a room for 2 people with amenities and full meals can be rented for $10 per day.
If a stop is planned in the area of Brest, Belovezhskaya Pushcha, then local residents will definitely act as a guide through the forest, and in some settlements, holidays imitating weddings and name days according to ancient rites are held especially for guests.
Along most routes there are small cafes with a few hotel rooms. It will be convenient to use them if the road is tiring and the driver just needs to get some sleep. The car will be parked in a guarded parking lot during your vacation. The price for such a vacation will be $7 per person per day, meals are paid separately.
Read more in our article about how to travel to Belarus by car.
Features of a trip from Moscow to Belarus
The distance from Moscow to the neighboring state is only 700 kilometers and a little, and the easiest way to get there is by car.
Experienced travelers warn that it is worth leaving the capital early in the morning, and if the trip is planned on the weekend, it is better before dawn. This is due to the possibility of quickly passing the highway to leave Moscow, because summer residents vacationing at bases in the nearest Moscow region create traffic jams on these days.
Minsk is the capital of Belarus Belarus is a foreign country, albeit one that is close and dear. Therefore, it is worth studying and remembering some of the nuances of traveling in this direction in advance:
- When crossing the border, Russians will need to present documents that confirm their right to drive a car: a driver’s license, vehicle registration documents and insurance. You also need to have a domestic or foreign Russian passport with you.
- If you go on a trip with children, you need their birth certificate. Russian customs officers require a power of attorney from the second parent for a child to travel abroad if he is traveling only with his mother or father.
- Before crossing the border you will need to obtain a green card. is an insurance document that is valid on the territory of Belarus and is an analogue of compulsory motor liability insurance. Such insurance compensates for losses in the event of a traffic accident and covers expenses in the event of injury to health. Such cards can be issued directly at customs, but it is much more practical to take care of purchasing it before crossing the border, which will be much cheaper.
The Green Card costs 800 rubles for 14 days and 5,000 rubles for 12 months. The fine in a neighboring state for the absence of such a document is $200.
- Crossing the border is very simple and there are practically no queues. You will definitely need to fill out a declaration and keep it until you return home.
- Without paying state duties, Russians are allowed to import quite a lot of things into the territory of Belarus; the ban is on drugs and weapons, information media with dangerous information on them, antiques, rare book editions, and antique jewelry.
Roads in Belarus The roads in Belarus are very good, there are few cars on them, and therefore many drivers accelerate to the maximum possible speed. But this is dangerous, because the traffic police of the neighboring state keep order quite strictly. A fine for exceeding the speed limit by 30 km/h will cost 7,000 rubles, and repeated detention is grounds for deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle.
The permitted speed on the highway from the border to Minsk is 120 km/h, the road does not pass through populated areas in any place, and therefore you can drive a car here without reducing your speed at all.
Another important point. It’s also worth filling up with gasoline as much as possible in Russia; in the neighboring country it is 3-4 rubles per liter more expensive. You should not ignore the need to exchange Russian rubles for Belarusian currency, since there will be no exchange offices from the border all the way to Minsk. However, this will not be a problem: in any, even the most remote cafe, you can pay with a Russian bank card.
Where can you go by car in summer?
The warm season is the best time to travel around Belarus. In principle, you can simply drive your car along the highways in any direction. Along the way you will encounter historical sights and natural beauty. If we consider the most popular destinations, only a few stand out.
Minsk is the capital of Belarus
Every tourist first goes to the capital. Minsk attracts both history buffs and architecture connoisseurs. Some argue that two days are enough to see the sights of the city, but this is not true. There are really a lot of places that guests of Minsk must visit:
- Central Children's Park named after M. Gorky. It was founded back in 1880 and has many paths, sculptures and small clearings with fountains. The park has attractions, a planetarium, several cafes and a modern sports complex. The park is located along the Svisloch River, on the bank there is a bronze monument to Gorky, and a small elegant bridge spans the waters.
In the summer, one of the attractions of the park are the ducks that live on the river and are clearly visible from the bridge. They are fed by tourists and local residents, and at the end of July or beginning of August their offspring are already visible.
Central Children's Park named after M. Gorky - National Library. It is better to visit it in the evening, because during the day it is an ordinary modern building. But at night the facade is illuminated with multi-colored rays of light, even some paintings and drawings are displayed on it. The upper observation deck starts operating from 18:00, the entrance ticket there costs only 3,500 Belarusian rubles, but the impressions will be truly unforgettable.
- The site is located on the 23rd floor, offering views of the entire city; guests are given binoculars that can only be used for 3 minutes. There is a cafe on the floor below, it has very expensive coffee, but quite decent tea and delicious local pastries.
National Library - Red Church located on Independence Square. More precisely, it is a fully functioning Catholic church. People of different religions are allowed to enter here, but photography and video recording are prohibited. It is believed that the Red Church is one of the most striking attractions of the capital of Belarus; it is beautifully decorated inside.
- Directly near the church there are interesting sculptures - St. Michael the Archangel and the Nagasaki bell. A little further away there is a monument to Minsk architects, who, in the shortest possible time after the war of 1941-1945, were able to completely rebuild the capital.
Women should cover their heads in church. There is no talking inside so as not to disturb people praying.
Red Church - Central Botanical Garden. Located on Kalinin Square, founded in 1932, it is an amazing collection of various exotic and not so exotic plants. Inside the garden there is an area with attractions, cafes are scattered chaotically, and a miniature railway operates. A small train with carriages takes children along it.
Chelyuskin Square is directly adjacent to the Botanical Garden; it is practically inseparable from the main green area and gives tourists the opportunity to relax on beautiful forged benches in the shade of trees.
Central Botanical Garden This is a small fraction of interesting places in Minsk. You should definitely visit the monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the Great Patriotic War. Numerous tourists claim that here the earth itself breathes and groans. The Island of Courage and Sorrow is also recognized as a curious place. It often rains here and the sky is covered with clouds.
Large stones-boulders are scattered on the island, on which are inscribed the names of Afghan cities in which Belarusians died, and there is a separate monument to Soviet soldiers. The 17-kilometer Independence Avenue, the Upper Town with its amazing architecture of churches and Orthodox churches, Loshchinsky Park, and the Palace of the Republic deserve attention.
Island of Courage and Sorrow Mir and Nesvizh – ancient castles
Excursions are regularly organized here, but you can also make an independent trip. Moreover, experienced travelers do not recommend combining these two attractions for sightseeing in one day; it will clearly not be enough.
Mir Castle is open from 9-00 to 22-00, the entrance ticket costs 3,500 Belarusian rubles, for video and photography you will have to pay an additional 1,000 Belarusian rubles, it is better to do this in advance, since the presence of beautiful views makes it possible to conduct a luxurious photo shoot.
Mir Castle was founded in 1832, a noble family of princes lived here, a chapel has been preserved that served as a crypt for the masters. There is a café nearby that serves simple but satisfying dishes. The cost of a full meal per person is unlikely to exceed 2000 Belarusian rubles. The main gate of the castle, on which the image of the coat of arms has been preserved, is subject to inspection.
If the Mir castle was intended not only for life, but also to protect the lands from enemies, then Nesvizh is a more sophisticated structure with Gothic and Byzantine elements, small sculptures in the form of fantastic animals and birds.
There are guides in museums, they do their job even for one tourist, and it will be interesting and exciting. The city of the same name near the Nesvizh castle is a cozy settlement with many ancient buildings, inexpensive cafes and a park with green spaces and fountains.
Castle Mir Dudutki – a complex about the history of Belarusian crafts
This is a museum of material culture, which consists of several workshops. They demonstrate various crafts, it is quite possible to see everything in a day, and the entrance ticket costs only 2000 Belarusian rubles (photo and video shooting are free). Where to go here:
- pottery. The master demonstrates his work, talks about the types of clay processing and demonstrates ready-made products that can be purchased at a low price;
- straw workshop. A hereditary straw weaver works here, who not only tells the history of this craft, but also demonstrates the basis of her work, showing finished products - from “brownies” to horses;
- weaving workshop. An amazing place with a real antique loom. It employs craftswomen, whose products immediately end up on the shelves (napkins and rugs, rugs, towels and home clothes); Dudutki
On the territory of Dudutka you can visit the stables and barnyard. The animals are all tame, you can interact with them, and guests feed them at certain hours. There is a cheese factory nearby. Product tasting is included in the entrance ticket price, and there is also an original cafe “Shynok”, where they sell sandwiches with honey and pickled cucumber, moonshine and native Belarusian dishes.
Belarus is rich in beautiful and interesting places. Brest with its military past and a huge memorial complex, Zaslavl with museums and churches, small farms and villages, Belovezhskaya Pushcha. You can come here an infinite number of times and it will still not be enough.
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Where to stay in Belarus?
It is simply impossible to go to Belarus by car for several days and do without hotels or an inn, and there are many such places. They are also in Minsk, and even on the territory of some historical attractions. In the first case, you can use modern 4 and 5 star hotels, or hostels, which periodically host various interesting parties (for example, viewing paintings by local artists, meeting and talking with them).
Near the ancient castles of Mir and Nesvizh there is a hotel with 30 rooms, which is located in the building of a former guest house. There is also a dining room here, where both a buffet and a classic food system are organized. The cost of living in hotels, hostels and inns ranges from 10 to 300 dollars per day per room, and the price depends on the level of star rating and the services offered.
Hotel in Nesvizh If the trip is not limited to Minsk, but the path lies further, then it is worth paying attention to private offers. In villages and small towns, people rent out rooms in their houses for a very small fee. For example, a room for two people with amenities and full meals can be rented for $10 per day. In return, you can get tasty, organic food, communication with the owners, and a walk around the village.
If a stop is planned in the area of Brest, Belovezhskaya Pushcha, then local residents will definitely act as a guide through the forest (you can pick berries and mushrooms), and in some settlements, holidays imitating a wedding and name days according to ancient rites are held especially for guests.
Belovezhskaya Pushcha Besides, Along most routes there are small cafes with a few hotel rooms. They will be convenient to use if the road is tiring and the driver needs to sleep. A bed, clean linens, a hot shower and lunch are guaranteed. During your vacation, your car will be parked in a guarded parking lot. The price for such a vacation will be only $7 per person per day, but meals will have to be paid separately.
Traveling to Belarus by car from Moscow is an amazing and easy journey that is sure to bring a lot of positive emotions. Familiar Russian speech, the friendliness and hospitality of the residents, the beauty of nature and many attractions - all this will make the trip educational and enjoyable in all respects.
The closest junction of East and West to us attracts with amazing contrasts. The country to this day remains a kind of preserve of socialism with a coat of arms and flag that has changed little since Soviet times, monuments to Lenin in almost every city, street names unchanged since Soviet times and even... collective farms. At the same time, in Belarus there is very decent and inexpensive service, unusual cleanliness on the streets and even in courtyards, unpolluted nature, good roads in Western European style and polite drivers. And Belarus is a country of museums, with a variety of - sometimes unexpected for the uninitiated - directions and eras.
How to go and where to live
Russians don’t even need a foreign passport to travel to Belarus. The only thing you should add is car insurance - a green card, which you can buy just before the border. By the way, there is no border as such between Russia and Belarus. True, for some time now, when entering Russia, all cars are stopped to check the presence of Russian passports. Belarus has opened its borders to many countries. However, such control takes a minimum of time and nerves. You don't even need to get out of the car.
From Moscow to Minsk and Brest we go straight along the M-1 highway. We cross the border and feel a certain breath of Europe. On large sections of the highway on the territory of Belarus, unlike Russia, there is a wide dividing strip. The permissible speed for a passenger car is 120 km/h. You shouldn’t exceed it too much, and you need to keep a close eye on the signs, especially in populated areas. There are plenty of cameras photographing the tail of the car, and even after a few days of traveling around the republic, you can be stopped, presented with a photo as proof of the violation and politely asked to pay a fine. But they won’t stop you without a reason. And Belarusian law enforcement officers do not take bribes. The roads - even local, narrow, provincial ones - are always in surprisingly good condition.
Gasoline costs approximately the same as in Russia. for a few days, you need to change some amount into local currency. The times when many places, especially gas stations, accepted our rubles, euros, and even dollars, are long gone. However, cards are accepted almost everywhere.Finding a hotel in any city is not a problem. Often hotels have a certain touch of “Sovietness”, but everything is clean and not shabby. For some, there is a kind of thrill in such a return to the past.
A double room in a three-star hotel in large cities costs approximately 4,500 rubles per day, in four-star hotels - 5,500–6,000 rubles. There are paid parking lots near some hotels, but the prices are such that they won’t ruin anyone.
The food in Belarus is cheap, filling and tasty. A quite decent dinner in a quite decent restaurant will cost 700 rubles per person. By the way, local products are not only tasty, but also surprisingly cheap. I know an amateur who regularly travels around Belarus and invariably brings back dairy products and stewed meat, which costs half as much as in Moscow.
What to watch?
Belarus famous
Of course, even those who have never been to Belarus know: the country suffered enormously during the war and remembers it well. Therefore, historical monuments related to the Great Patriotic War are especially numerous and revered here.
The most famous, of course, are the Brest Fortress, a memorial complex in the village of Khatyn that was burned during the Great Patriotic War, and Buynicheskoye Field on the outskirts of Mogilev, where the city’s defenders held back German tanks for more than three weeks in the summer of 1941. By the way, this is also a literary and cinematic place. It was these battles that were described in “The Living and the Dead” by Konstantin Simonov, and then reproduced in the film of the same name by Alexander Stolper.
Less known, oddly enough, is the wonderful, very interesting Minsk Museum of the Second World War. By the way, there is also a special, unusual exhibit. When you go up to the second floor and see it, at first you are surprised: how did they drag it in? And not everyone, and certainly not immediately, realizes that the tank is a beautifully made copy of... foam plastic.
Among the museums in Minsk, there is a very good one, by the way, and an artistic one with an interesting collection of Russian and Western paintings.
To the delight of technology lovers from 5 to 60 years of age, there is an extensive collection of Soviet aircraft near Minsk. By the way, those who wish will also be able to ride a sports Yak-52 here. True, only in good weather.
The well-known symbol of Belarus is Belovezhskaya Pushcha. Many people have heard about it, but not everyone has been there. This is the largest and one of the most ancient forests in modern Europe. In addition to the main “heroes” of the Pushcha, and also the symbols of the country - bison, there are many other interesting animals here. By the way, another “relic” lives near Belovezhskaya Pushcha - the Belarusian Grandfather Frost.
Belarus unknown
Belarus and war monuments - understandable. But not everyone associates the republic with palaces and castles. But on the territory of modern Belarus, five centuries ago, Lithuanian and Polish nobles, and then industrialists, built luxurious palaces and estates, surrounded them with regular parks in the Western European style, usually in the “Aglitz” style. Today, most castles, of course, have been turned into museums and centers of historical and cultural complexes. Here are just a few of the most interesting ones.
In the Grodno region, 100 km from Minsk in the village of Mir, there is a castle complex, the origins of which go back to the 1520s. They built it as a fortress to protect themselves from raids by the Tatars (and they even ran here!) and unfriendly neighbors. In addition, to receive the title of count of the Holy Roman Empire, one had to own a stone castle.
Nesvizh Palace and Park were created over two centuries, starting from the 16th century. Therefore, different architectural styles are intricately combined here. All this wealth belonged not to just anyone, but to the famous Polish family of the Radziwills. Now here, 112 km from Minsk towards Brest, there is a national historical and cultural reserve with a museum, hotel and other tourist delights.
The huge Ruzhany Castle, which once belonged to the family of the Lithuanian Chancellor Lev Sapieha, is still mostly in ruins. The restoration, in fact, has just begun. The first fire happened during the First World War, when there was already a weaving factory here, and the Second World War destroyed the once luxurious palace. But such ruins in themselves are worth a look. Yes, and there is a museum here.
Traveling and vacationing by car is becoming increasingly popular. In connection with the events in Ukraine, road trips around Belarus have reached the peak of popularity. The Belarusian destination is extremely attractive for tourism, thanks to its well-developed infrastructure and variety of attractions.
When planning a trip to Belarus by car, you need to take into account some features of the driving culture on highways, which differs from the Russian one for the better and the punishment for violating traffic rules is much more severe.
Route selection
1. Weekend in Belarus
If time is limited, you can organize an informative and eventful itinerary for 2-3 days. We invite you to visit Belarus with a detailed examination of two cities: the most ancient city of Belarus - Polotsk and the large historical center of avant-garde art - Vitebsk.
Road: Moscow (Moscow region) - Vitebsk (Belarus) - Shumilino - Obol - Polotsk - Vitebsk (Belarus) - Moscow (Moscow region).
Duration: 2-3 days.
Monument to the letter Ў in Polotsk |
2. Castle belt of Belarus
On the territory of Belarus there are a large number of medieval castles and palaces, fortresses from the times of the Principality of Lithuania, noble estates, churches and churches in varying degrees of preservation. The proposed trip plan will allow you to become deeply acquainted with the so-called “Castle Belt” of Belarus. Traveling by car around Belarus, you can plunge into the world of towns, where life was not always as calm and measured as it is now. The first part of the trip will take place along the Moscow-Minsk route via Borisov.
Road: Moscow (Moscow region) - Borisov (Belarus) - Minsk - Zaslavl - Minsk - Rakov - Krevo - Boruny - Golshany - Desyatniki - Lida - Pruzhany - Kossovo - Synkovichi - Zhirovichi - Slonim - Novogrudok - Lyubcha - Lyubcha - Mir - Nesvizh – Dudutki – Orsha (Belarus) - Moscow (Moscow region).
Duration: 8 days.
Attractions to see
National Library |  Gedimina Castle |  Tyshkevich estate | National History Museum |
Russian AutoMotoClub (RAMK) on the roads of Belarus
Overcoming a long road will be as pleasant and convenient for you as possible if you have a Russian AutoMotoClub (RAMK) card. By purchasing a member card of our club, you can always count on qualified and fast technical assistance, as well as evacuation services throughout almost all of Russia and Belarus, as well as in many European countries.
Traveling by car in Belarus can be ruined due to a breakdown on the road. However, as a member of RAMK, if problems arise with vehicles, assistance in eliminating which is provided to cardholders, you can always contact the RAMK contact center. Experienced mechanics will promptly go to the site and carry out urgent repairs or evacuation of vehicles.
Auto tourism in Belarus will leave you with extremely pleasant impressions, and no incidents on the road can ruin your vacation. The advantages of cooperation with RAMK are obvious:
- Large coverage area;
- Saving – money, time and nerves;
- High quality work;
- Efficiency of service provision.
Population: 9,498,700 people (2015);
Capital: Minsk;
Largest cities: Minsk, Gomel, Mogilev, Vitebsk, Grodno, Brest;
Official languages: Belarusian, Russian;
Belarus is a very attractive holiday and tourism destination for Russians. This includes the opportunity to communicate in your native language, a wonderful mild climate with unique nature, architecture with its unforgettable castles, and shopping at reasonable prices.
Travel to the countries of the former CIS is extremely popular among Russian citizens. When crossing the borders of these states, there are a lot of disagreements, so many questions arise about what documents to go to this or that country with. Against this background, Belarus stands out favorably with its visa-free regime.
Russia entered into an alliance agreement with this country in 1997. According to its regulations, there are no border controls. Later, transport control was also abolished. , you can enter this republic using internal Russian documents.
The easiest way to prepare documents, and therefore the most popular, remains traveling to Belarus by train.
It is also considered the most budget-friendly, since gasoline is currently more expensive in Belarus. If when traveling by car you have to fill out additional documents for the car, and the congestion of cars at the border causes traffic jams and loss of time, then traveling by train is truly hassle-free.
You can travel to Belarus in 2020 without a visa. At the border you are required to present both a general Russian and a foreign passport. No marks are placed in passports upon entry into the country.
When crossing Belarus to visit other countries, a transit visa is not required. You can freely be on its territory. You will need to have permission to enter another country.
During the train journey, there is no special stop at the border for the purpose of checking passports and inspection. Documents are checked upon boarding the train along with tickets.
Checking documents when boarding the train
The train is also comfortable
If you have doubts about the quality of service on railway transport, then there is no need to worry here. Both sides - both Russian and Belarusian - allocate modern, comfortable compartment cars and reserved seats with a high level of service for travel. However, you should not take tickets for additional trains or carriages: here you may find an unpleasant exception to the rules.
Coupe cars on Moscow-Minsk trains
When calculating travel time, focus on the Moscow-Minsk route, which on average takes from 8 to 10 hours.
The fare is approximately equal to the price of plane tickets and ranges from 3 to 5 thousand rubles per person one way. The number of trains is also encouraging: up to one and a half dozen trains depart from Moscow every day.
If children are traveling with you
When boarding a train in Belarus, one child under 5 years old is allowed free travel.. For children from 5 to 10 years old, the fare is a third of the ticket for adults. Children under 10 years old are not allowed to travel on the train without an accompanying adult.
If you are traveling with children under 14 years of age, they must be included in your passport. They need to have a birth certificate. Children over 14 years old must present a personal passport.
If a minor goes on a trip alone, a number of documents must be prepared. This is also true if one parent is traveling with the child and the other is not. If, according to the documents, the second parent does not exist - the child is being raised by one of the parents, who is single by status - then this must be certified by the appropriate document.
- This may be a death certificate or a certificate from the registry office stating that the entry about the second parent was made according to the mother.
- Police certificate: if it is not possible to determine the place of residence of one of the parents.
- An existing court decision on deprivation of parental rights is also presented.
- Parents' marriage or divorce certificates and passports are required.
Appearance of the marriage certificate
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How much money do you need? Needs are different, but if you negotiate a weekly minimum, then 15 thousand rubles for a week can make you a wealthy person. A simple hearty lunch costs from 200 rubles.
The amount of foreign currency upon import is not limited, but over 10 thousand dollars is subject to mandatory declaration. The declaration must be kept until leaving the country. Prohibited for import:
- things of historical value;
- any media (printed, electronic, audio) that poses a threat to the security of the country, causing harm to the health and interests of its citizens;
- narcotic substances;
- ammunition and firearms without permits;
- narcotic and psychotropic substances;
- poisonous, radioactive and explosive;
- transportation of plants and animals without appropriate permits from phyto and veterinary control.
- more than one wristwatch;
- jackets made of genuine leather or fur, more than 3 pieces;
- jewelry over 6 pieces;
- more than 4 tires per person.
The medical insurance policy of the Russian Federation is not accepted in Belarus, but you can be sure that you will always be able to receive free emergency medical care.
