On arrival at railway station, take your time and go up the escalator of the central entrance to the second floor and then turn around and face the panoramic window: what you see in front of you is the so-called “Minsk Gate”, 2 housing complexes complete with towers. This is the starting point of the city’s walking routes. It's surely the best place to start sightseeing. Thus, if you go there down the street you will find yourself in the park with sculptures representing miscellaneous urban characters.

Visit the oldest drug store in the country – the excursion doesn’t cost much instead you will get plenty of impressions.

Don’t miss to drop in to any beauty store! The quality of the local beauty care products is perfect and the prices will keep you making happy.

Be sure to visit GUM and TSUM in Minsk. You find their prices to be very affordable. There you will be able to buy the famous Belarusian knitwear.

You will be provided with a variety of delicious national dishes not only in the expensive restaurants but also in the budget ones like «Vasilki» and «Lido».

When visiting Rakovsky suburb, don’t miss the opportunity to drop into the local brewery. Here you can taste fresh beer brewed on site for a couple of bucks.

If you are a student, don’t forget to take the student ID card with you. Your card will provide you with a wide range of discounts in Minsk. For example, hostels often propose to enjoy student discounts. Hostels «Your Hostel», «Traveler» and «Postoyalets».

The best way to travel is to buy a 10-day pass (a decade ticket) with unlimited number of trips, it is valid from the 1st to the 10th, from the 11th to the 20th and from the 21st to the last day of the month included.