Travel guide - Belarus | Petit Futé (French)

Stuck between Poland and Russia, Belarus still remains a mystery for most Europeans. Often ignored by the media and put away by the international community, phagocyte by stereotypes Dictature - Černobyl, Belarus is a welcoming and captivating country. Thus it is called for its many lakes, the "blue - eyed country" offers its visitors an idyllic landscape: green campaigns dotted with nests of storks, forests as far as the eye can see, Lakes with crystalline waters. Still away from mass tourism courses, he keeps the authenticity of villages, cities and the population. This is especially the case in rural areas where time seems slowed down, where people's hospitality and their traditions are preserved. Everything is spontaneous: a wild and lush nature, the small colorful houses of the country villages that grow like mushrooms in the middle of the forests, the remains of castles and residences of nobles scattered throughout the country, benevolent and generous people ... has Three hours of plane from Paris, the change of scenery is ensured without feeling lost in this country that will reveal much more European than you thought. The little Smart is proud to accompany you to the discovery of this unknown European country and enchanting. Rich in practical information, the guide addresses the faith to enthusiasts of nature and active tourism who want to explore the natural beauties of Belarus, and lovers of the art and history who wish to dive into the atmosphere of his past, medieval and soviet. Author: Born in Italy, Federica Visani teaches Russian language and culture and reflects Russian literature for youth. Doctor of Letters at the Sorbonne, she is passionate about studies for the world "slave", especially for Russian culture. She has lived at Moscow and traveled by the countries of the old Soviet block. Passionate about trips and history of the twentieth century, she wanted to finally discover the public Belarus, in the footsteps of a Soviet past ever finished.