3 This Fortress, one of the most important places in Belarus, dates back to the 19th century and is one of the symbols of World War II. It is the largest tourist attraction in Brest. The fortress was not rebuilt after the end of the war but was turned into a war memorial. When you enter the fortress, you see a huge star cut into concrete. The radio informs you about the beginning of the war. As you walk up to the centre of the fortress, you see “Thirst” – a large monument showing a soldier who is trying to get some water from the river. The soldiers of the fortress fought there for many days and nights without water or food. There are other monuments on the territory of the fortress and a museum, too.

1 This city is a popular tourist attraction in Belarus. It was founded in 862 and it is the oldest city not only in Belarus but in the whole Slavic region. Throughout its long history it has fought against the Vikings, crusaders (крестоносец), Ivan the Terrible, Napoleon’s soldiers and the Nazis. Euphrosyne of Polotsk and Francysk Skaryna were born there. It is also one of the most beautiful cities of Belarus as it is situated on the picturesque banks of the Western Dvina. There is a huge cathedral in the centre of the city – the Cathedral of Saint Sophia. It was built between 1044 and 1066. Much of the cathedral has been destroyed and rebuilt, but some parts are original. The city is full of historical buildings and monuments: Red Bridge from the 12th century, several museums and a monastery.

1 This memorial is situated in Minsk region and is one of the most memorable places in the country. It used to be a usual Belarusian village, but on March 22nd 149 people were burned alive by the Nazis there – like people in other 628 Belarusian villages. Only one of the villagers survived. After the war, a memorial was built in this village to all those who died across

Belarus during the war. The memorial has 26 chimneys with bells – one for each of the houses in the village – which ring every hour. The Square of Memory has three birch trees and an eternal flame (вечный огонь) as a symbol of each forth Belarusian who died in the war and the other three who survived.

2 This National Park is situated in Gomel region in the South of the country, 250 km from Minsk. It is a huge park where you can find about 50 mammal species, 37 species of fish, 246 species of birds and other animals. In 1987 the European bison was brought to the park. The area of the park is strictly controlled and some parts of it cannot be visited by tourists. There are over 30 lakes in it and it is a wonderful place for boating, fishing, and bird watching. There you can travel back several hundred years looking at the untouched beauty of Belarusian nature.