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