Minsk - Guide books

Belarus (Bradt Travel Guide)

by Niger Roberts

Belarus remains the most inaccessible, unknown and misunderstood country in Europe. This new guide – the first to focus on the Republic of Belarus – therefore offers a rare opportunity to study a country and its people as they really are, before the rest of the world catches on.
Anyone with an interest in history and sociology will be fascinated by the continuation of traditional rural pastimes and industries where a horse and cart is still in use. There are also vast areas of marshes, lakes and rivers, which are of particular appeal to ecologists and environmentalists.
Slav and Belarussian cultural monuments, churches, monasteries and castles dating back to the Middle Ages, are explored in detail.

Belarus - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture

by Anne Coombes

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.

Russia & Belarus (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

by Mark Elliott

Cosmopolitan cities, bubbling volcanoes, spectacular mountains and breathtaking art - Russia is as diverse as it is dramatic, while Belarus satisfies those in search of a Soviet experience. Untangle the conspiracy theories and immerse yourself in the rich heritage - from Minsk to Moscow, Siberia to Kamchatka, make sure you're carrying this best-selling guide to the world's most enigmatic destination.

The Minsk Ghetto 1941-1943: Jewish Resistance and Soviet Internationalism

by Barbara Epstein

Soon after the attack of Nazi Germany on Soviet Union, Minsk along with entire Belarus was occupied. The killing of Jews started, and it was the Belarussian population who helped the Jews concentrated in Minsk ghetto in escape attempts, survival and resistance partisan fight agains Germans.
"Valuable and illuminating." The Jerusalem Report