Nothing will happen to you in Minsk unless you're looking for troubles on purpose. You can walk around 24*7 and be safe. Not because of police but because of people. Be polite and respectful and you will be ok. No one try to robber you there. It's simply not acseptable by local culture and mindset. People in Belarus are very tolerant, respectfully, i would say. But don't think they will smile back to you all the time. They don't really like to smile without any reason.
But be careful if you're homosexual and that you don't show any forms if public affection towards people of the same sex. Now, I'm one of those people who is bi asexual, but be more attracted romantically with women rather than men, and that I will have to stay out of trouble and not try to flirt with any women, which will be bl**dy hard to do because so many of them would be attractive.
When a chinese came close to me he asked for some help like “how do i get to blah blah blah” in english. But i was not confused and kinda helped him. I was 13 at that moment and could speak very well like on a really cool level. And yes, I am Belarusian
I went to Belarus in 2012. I loved it. The food was amazing and the people were very friendly. Hope I get to go back soon. And I thought it was very affordable. Especially coming from the US. We were in Minsk, Glebokie and another city I can’t quite remember the name.
Dany, Keep doing great videos!... Honestly I enjoy your adventures and great tours.. very excited to see new videos from beautiful places you visit 🙌👏 much love 🤍🤍❤❤from Houston Texas. USA 🇺🇸
I rather stay out of protests, especially because of my autism that makes me feel terrified and I can't adapt to loud noises (execpt for music) and makes me leave the streets immediately and not feel safe. While yes I hate the Lukshanko government, I wouldn't even say a horrible bl**dy word like that and try to focus on as much good qualities they have as I can. I would be way too busy awing the buildings and everything else, especially the art and culture to focus on such horrible protests.
Awesome vid mate, thanks for sharing those impressions and recommendations! How about the situation right now? I was planning to travel from Latvia to Belarus and continue my journey to Ukraine. I'm not sure if the current political turbulences would interfere with that. What are your thoughts on that?
Good thing you mentioned safety because it's one thing that prohibiting me from going there. Belarus is just a few hours from my country and will definitely include this one on my bucket list once this pandemic is over. Thanks for the experience-based review.
(big fail) 6. Don’t litter! Minsk is extremely clean. That’s an essential part of the city and all of Belarus. Be respectful of the culture and the local habits and customs.
Vitaiu siabre! I've been to Belarus about 14 times. Just for fun, play music and chill for a couple of weeks- and I'm 62 NOT a young student. It's not really tuned into tourism -I'm glad to say-the people are so helpful and if you keep your eyes and ears open you'll discover some great culture and atmospheres. I 'll tell you what. I'd rather spend my holidays here than on the friggin' Bahamas!
I rather go and stay in Minsk than in the frickin Gold Coast in my country because it's absolutely garbage (execpt for the theme parks and the wildlife which are amazing, especially my personal favourites Movie World and Sea World) and too many bad people and I would have to watch for my safety all of the time and Brisbane because of safety and I'm barely going to feel safe on my own and two the roads are bl**dy confusing. Dan, one question. Where do you rather stay in, Minsk in Belarus or Brisbane in my home country of Australia in the Sunshine State of Queensland?
If gay couple does not kinda promote their relationship, like they do not kiss in public etc, they will be safe. Otherwise people treat it as propaganda of homosexuality, which is yes not appreciated in Belarus and prohibited. However, Belarusian people are known to be tolerant and kind, so even if they will be unhappy with the gay couple behaviour, 98% will just look away or give the look, no open aggression.
This is very useful. Two things I will have to remind myself is one speak as much basic Belarusian as I can before going to the country (only if it's safe, which at the moment is not because of I don't want to mention government forces) and two don't display affection towards women because I'm attracted to other women romantically more than men, plus I'm ace bi and same-sex marriages are banned since the mid 90s. In private, it's fine.
More one thing not to do in Belarus... disrespect the government otherwise you will be tortured or worse sent to death penalty (which still still exists there compared to my home land Down Under).
