Anatol Latotin

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Once a year in Soligorsk, a normally closed-off area with huge salt spoil heaps is opened to the public for the “Salt of Polesie” cycling marathon. This year, it turned into the largest cycling event in Belarus, with 3,000 participants. I rode the 75-kilometer route—which was actually 86.4 kilometers—and got to see landscapes that are pretty unusual for Belarus. I loved it!

“Salt of Polesie 2026” cycling marathon

One day at lake Hotomlya

I wanted to call this post “Monuments to ambition and ego” :-) I’ll explain why below.

Herouni mirror radio telescope

Coffee

One day in April

Visiting the factory led to reflections on the place of analog wristwatches in the modern world.

Minsk watch plant “Luch”

Mini-cruise around Ha Long Bay

Sharing my thoughts and impressions from the first two days in the city.

Hanoi. Part 1

Khndzoresk was founded around 3,000 years ago. Initially, people lived in caves carved into the mountain. Later, houses began to be built in front of these caves. The roofs of some houses served as terraces for houses located higher up the slope.

Suspension bridge in the cave city of Khndzoresk

There’s one Soviet-era debarkader left in Belarus. We rode our bikes there.

Debarkader on the Dnieper

The staircase is probably the most beautiful spot in the palace. Judging by Instagram, tourists come here just for it.

Svyatopolk-Chetvertinsky Estate in Zheludok

Who are the Belarusians?

Thoughts inspired during a trip across Belarus. An attempt to organize the information and try to answer a question for myself.