A journey along the Minsk–Brest route is always an encounter with history and nature, which are inextricably interwoven here. This photo collection captures just a fraction of the Belarusian charm that unfolds before the traveler.
The first thing to greet you on the way from the capital toward the western borders is the famous Bison installation. This massive 30-meter figure on the M1 highway is instinctively perceived as the unofficial guardian of the country’s main thoroughfare.
However, the real magic begins in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. Encountering a live bison in the reserve’s enclosures always evokes a sense of awe at the power of this primeval forest, which still hides corners nearly untouched by man. A silent witness to the forest’s history is the Patriarch Oak. This 600-year-old giant, with its colossal trunk and spreading canopy, makes one truly feel the immense scale of time.
One of the most striking stops is Kossovo Castle (the Puslovsky Palace). Its snow-white, crenellated Neo-Gothic towers look like a fairy-tale film set. Perched on a hill, it dominates the landscape, recalling the era of grand balls and the rich heritage of these lands. Yet, right at the foot of the castle, a sharp contrast awaits: the Tadeusz Kościuszko estate. This wooden house with its traditional reed roof—the birthplace of Kościuszko—transports you back to the atmosphere of 18th-century gentry life and perfectly complements the grandeur of the neighboring palace.
Belarus in May is a riot of greenery in the forest, endless yellow fields of blooming rapeseed, and quiet woodland roads. Here, every moment —seen not only through a lens but with one’s own eyes—is filled with freshness, tranquility, purity, and soul. (photo credit – Elvira Kadyrova, nCa)
///nCa, 29 March 2026