Belarus (Q&A)
Let’s talk about our country. What can you tell me about our Motherland?
What parts of Belarus have you visited?
I was born in Belarus. Belarus is situated in the
centre of Europe. It borders on Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, the Ukraine and Russia.
The population is about 10 million people. The climate of the country is
moderately continental. Belarus is a country of vast plains, green hills, big
forests, rivers and lakes.
The largest lake is Lake Naroch. The longest rivers
are the Nieman, the Western Dvina, the Prypyat and the Sozh. The largest and
the most beautiful forests and national parks are Belovezhskaya Pushcha,
Braslavsky and Naro- chansky National Parks which have rich flora and fauna.
Belarus is often called a land of bogs. They are in
the Guiness Book of Records. Belarus has a long and interesting history.
According to some documents Belarusian statehood started in the 10th century.
On the 27th of July, 1991 our country proclaimed its sovereignty.
Today the Republic of Belarus is a sovereign,
independent state with its own government and constitution. Belarus is a
presidential republic, where the President is the head of the state, the
guarantor of the Constitution and people's rights and freedoms. The symbols of
Belarus are its national flag, national emblem and national anthem.
Belarus is a country of developed industry, education
and culture. Belarus produces tractors, fridges, TV sets, watches and
bicycles.
Our country is worth visiting. Belarus is an ancient
country and there are many places of interest: monuments, museums and ancient
towns.
Minsk, Nesvizh, Mir and Turov are the main tourist
attractions.
Belarus is also a member of the UNO and many other
international organizations. I am proud of our people, our courageous past and
tolerant present.
What questions about Belarus do you expect to hear from a British
teenager?
1.
What historic places are
worth seeing in your country?
2.
What are the biggest
industrial centres of Belarus?
3.
What problems is the
country facing at present?
4.
What are the most
popular holidays in Belarus?
5.
Do people of Belarus
speak Belarusian?
What Belarusian sights would you advise a foreigner to visit?
Belarus is an ancient country with a long and
interesting history. There are a lot of places of interest: ancient towns,
monuments and museums. They are our national heritage. Among the main
Belarusian treasures we can mention the cities of Nesvizh and Mir where you can
see old castles.
The Radzivills' heritage consists of Nesvizh castle,
the Farny Catherdral and parks. The castle is associated with mysterious
legends about lost treasures and ghosts. 2 centuries ago there was one of the
richest libraries and the richest collections of art and weapons. Now the
castle is renovated and gathers tourists from abroad.
Musical festivals are held in Nesvizh castle every
year.
Mir Castle near Grodno is built in a unique style. It
was a fortress, a ghetto and now it's a museum. In Grodno you can visit
ancient Kolozhskaya Orthodox Church and the Roman-Catholic Cathedral with the
oldest European working clock. It's the masterpiece of the 17th
century.
If you want to visit Belarusian museums you should go
to Minsk, our capital. Minsk is a very old city with many faces. You will love
its avenues, numerous parks and churches.
Minsk suffered greatly during World War II and many
museums and monuments are connected with this war. The Belarusian History
Museum will tell about the history of our country. The Art Museum has a rich
collection of paintings and sculptures by old and modern masters.
If you want to get acquainted with Belarusian culture
you may go to the Opera and Ballet Theatre or the Yanka Kupala National
Theatre. But I'm sure that most tourists will remember the hospitality of
Belarusian people.
They say that Belarus is at the crossroads of Europe. Explain why.
The
Republic of Belarus is situated in the centre of Europe and borders on Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, the Ukraine and Russia. So, Belarus is
situated at the crossroads of trade routes from west to east and from north to
south. But the advantage of the country’s geographical position often turned
into a disadvantage because Belarus was the arena of many wars and invasions.
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