As I went for pancakes.

This winter, decided to spend your holiday in Belarus. Without a car (for no) light. Just take a break from the big city noise, work phones and the Internet. But very much in the wilderness did not want to leave. Variants with sanatoriums and rest homes have fallen at once - binding to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and get bored after a couple of days. After surfing the internet in search of proposals and consultations with Minsk dwellers, formed a model program. Days 9 stop near Minsk - leisure trips as possible, and then a couple of days in Polotsk.

Cost of 2-bed room with a refrigerator and televizorom- 1500 rubles. Number simpleton, but cozy.
Subscribe 4 one-time use of the gym 320 rubles.
Sauna with a pool of 950 rubles. 2:00.
The hotel building where we lived (rented house seemed expensive)





Of course, out of season, in the summer it is much nicer and better, but it was too wanted a change of scenery, and the desire to eat pancakes in the pot visit Nesvizh and Mir forced me to lobby for the idea. I must say - vacation was a success, although not always been, where they wanted (not the season on the tour groups are not recruited). Well, the weather let us down in Polotsk, but this stuff. I will try to describe the place where we stayed, and bring the approximate prices for February 2011. (in Russian rubles).

Photos will be many, at the end I say. I will add some comments after the calculations.
On the curves of the hands of the photographer not to blame - it's cheap soap dish and weather conditions.

Stop near Minsk decided to Ratomka. Or rather on the "sports and fitness-based FPB" in the 4 km away from Minsk on the bank of the reservoir "Minsk Sea". The presence of the reservoir, the possibility of swimming, boating, we did not appreciate, but there are plenty of other advantages. Before the platform "Minsk Sea" 5-10 minutes on foot through the forest. From there to the center of Minsk 20-30 minutes by train, the ticket price 8, 40 p. There are approximately once per hour. By taxi 250-300 rubles, again - to the center. However, it is necessary to call a taxi - on the road to catch the car extremely difficult.

The same "false" houses.

Among the shortcomings - no shops in the area. Until the next few kilometers. on the highway.



Near several kebab, but we preferred to eat in the restaurant base. A full meal for two 250-400rub. 500-600 obeshsya to a "Kolobkova" and even beer. The truth is sometimes there for banquets and weddings, but the closest competitor of 20-30 meters.



Book a room for the whole period did not work (expected group race) had to move to a nearby hotel for art. "Ratomka." The hotel was not easy, and the hotel "National Center of Olympic preparation of equestrian sports and horse breeding." Judging by the fact that not all taxi drivers know it - was built recently.
Yes, 1280 rubles. for a great 2 room apartment with all amenities and 2 balconies, forced to accept the fact that the same balcony overlooking the roof.



Near a lot of shops, but there is one thing, only a cafe in the hotel. Breakfast, lunch schedule - did not have time to eat in your room or in ezzhaj kebab on the same "Minsk Sea».
A taxi to the center of Minsk - the same 250-300 rubles



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But you can see the performances of athletes, visit the rental of horses. The circle on the horse in a closed arena costs 25 rubles. 45-minute sessions with a trainer - 320-350 rubles, or $ 10. Cavalry walk for a couple of days and a lot of positive emotions are guaranteed.
Just do not forget to take a couple of kilograms of carrots or apples, horse treats like, and in the stable that you will be - simply require



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By the way, can be reached by Ratomka Station Belarus (15-20 min.) And see the ancient town Zaslavl



Station 10 minute walk through the village, a landmark - a small church.



As for excursions.
Since it is not the season for most excursions groups are not recruited. The line of Stalin and Dudutki we did not get, but too lazy to go on their own. But plucked group Peace and Shults (more on that later), we recorded it in advance Minskturiste.
There is also the agency "Dortur 'office is located directly in the station building in Minsk. In him, we met by chance in one of his trips to the city and decided to take a tour of Minsk (300 rub. Per person). Paint the beauty of the capital of Belarus will not, because there are topics about her punctually, will make a series of photographs of places especially memorable.

Presidential Library.



The historic center of Minsk.



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View from the underground shopping center "Capital" in the church on pl.Nezavisimosti.



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Red Church



The dome of the shopping complex. In summer there is a fountain, probably a terrific spectacle.



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But of course, the strongest impression caused trip to Nesvizh and Mir.

Shults

The church which houses the tomb of the Radziwill family. In the church and in the crypt can not take pictures, and bad luck. Interested can send a tomb here



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The museum exposition is composed of only a few rooms, the reconstruction of the palace continued. Photograph did not, about what now regret. Immediately give a recommendation - must inspect with a guide, get a lot of interesting information about the castle, like the Radziwill family and the history of Duchy of Lithuania.



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A 30 km from Nesvizh, Mir Castle located



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In December, 2010. Mir Castle is now opened an exhibition and invited to inspect more than 30 rooms. The main focus is the life and lifestyle Polish-Lithuanian gentry.



In the cellars of the expositions devoted to the economic life of the castle.



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Models locks.



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And the knights' hall. It is a pity that all the replica.



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Winged hussar armor.



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With something like a hall in the castle.



And look halls in the 17th century.



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A place for musicians.



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You can see the castle masonry.



Reconstruction of the hall of the 18th century.



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Concerts are held now.



Well, 700-800 rubles for two and 5 hours in the train Minsk-Polotsk and we are at the end point of our route. We stopped at the hotel "Dvina" 2 bed room 940 rubles., Lunch in a cozy restaurant for two 300 rubles. Dinner- 250.



Polotsk weather played at us- rain, wind, skating track, instead of sidewalks. In general, even sosuli add - and the native Peter. But after all-we got on a little walk, good all around. Walking tour, offered at the agency, in front of the hotel. 520rub. a group of up to 10 people.

Another geographical center of Europe.



Monument to Simeon of Polotsk.



a monument to the letter from the short



Panorama of the monument to the heroes of the Patriotic War of 1812



And she looked up to the 60s.



St. Sophia Cathedral of the 11th century. In the 18th century it was destroyed, rebuilt as the Uniate church. Actually from the 11th century there was only a part of the chapel.



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So passed acquaintance with Belarus. Impressions were the most beautiful, and really want to go back in the summer.

PS. And the pancakes tasted all kinds. The most delicious casseroles. Price 140-190 rub., But serving almost 0, 5 kg.
In Minsk recommend in "Lido" (opposite the Central Department Store) and "El Pomidoro" (there is near the station)

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