The recently reconstructed building of the theatre is glittering with crystal and marble. The scene is decorated with hundreds of gilded hammers and sickles. Coffee in the theatre bar tastes like dishwater, dried cakes are dangerous for your teeth. You will shed a few tears at Verdi’s Aida, classically strict movements of ballet dancers in Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker will catch your breath, crowd scenes in Khachaturian’s Spartacus definitely will fascinate you. The troupe of the theatre is successfully touring around Europe, Japan, China, and Latin America. World-celebrated prima donna Maria Guleghina started her professional career at this stage. Moreover, the budget of the theatre is supported by the state, so the cost of tickets is lower than that in cinemas. By-effect: tickets are usually sold a month before a performance.

belarusopera.by/en
(017) 334-06-66, 334-10-41

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There are more than 10 nightclubs in Minsk. Not all of them are cool, so I would recommend to check Next, Africa, Titan first of all. The enter fee on the weekend is about $10. You can pay only in Belorussian money or by credit card.

minsknightlife.net/nightclubs.htm

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Panikovka is one of the oldest parks in Minsk. Its official name is Alexandrovsky Square, but none use it.

Tall trees, old fountain "Boy with a swan". Neighbours of Panikovka are Belarusian State Theater and President Lukashenko's residence. Minskers say Panikovka is the heart of Belarusian capital. Ar least in summer it's perfect place to drink beer. In Belarus it's still allowed to do so out in the open air.

Minsk, Nezavisimosti ave, in front of Palace of Republic.
Metro st. "Oktyabrskaya"
www.privet-minsk.com/Aleksandrovsky-square.html

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If you travel to Minsk with a child, or if there is still a child in you, go to the circus! The circus in Minsk operates almost year round, it is a lot of fun and great entertainment even if you do not understand Russian. You can see highlights of a recent circus performance on video at the website below:

Nezavisimosti Ave
Minsk, Belarus
Near the Victory Square metro
www.travelswise.com/minskentertainment.htm

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Minsk is a pretty little city, much nicer than one might expect. The best time to go is in the summer when the weather is inviting and the streets, parks and shops are lively. Prices are good and tourists are few. It is a safe country to visit. With the exception of taxi drivers, who can be very greedy, most residents are very courteous and polite to tourists.

I have written a guide to Belarus which can be found at: www.travelswise.com/belarus.htm

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Great disco on Friday nights, with a really lively young crowd and plenty of Baltika in bottles. At midnight there is a dance show which is good fun.

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