Gomel region
Gomel region is located in the southeast of the country. It borders on the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Chernigov – Ukraine. Its territory occupies 40.4 thousand square meters. km and is the second largest in Belarus. The main transit highways pass through the Gomel region: Moscow – Brest, St. Petersburg – Odessa, Vilnius – Odessa.
The capital of the region is the city of Gomel. According to petwithsupplies, Gomel is one of the largest cities in Belarus.
Due to the good climate in the Gomel region, all living things begin to turn green and bloom earlier and later than anywhere else in the country. Therefore, fruits and vegetables, including grapes, are actively grown here. On the other hand, all oil and gas production in Belarus is carried out here. Add to this the fact that the region also ranks first in the country in terms of the abundance of forests, and it becomes clear that this region is fertile in all respects. And tourists will also have something to do here: on the territory of the region there are a total of more than 2,500 monuments, including more than 1,000 archaeological ones.
History
The history of the Gomel land dates back to the Paleolithic era, which is confirmed by archaeological excavations of sites near the villages of Berdyzh and the village of Yurovichi – the first settlements on the territory of Belarus. The lands of Polissya were settled in the 8th-10th centuries by the Dregovichi, the first mention of which is found in the Tale of Bygone Years. On the pages of written sources, the cities of Turov and Mozyr are mentioned already in the 10th-11th centuries. On the Gomel land, one of the first East Slavic principalities, Turov, was created.
Nature
A third of the territory of the region is occupied by forests, and large rivers – the Dnieper, Pripyat, Sozh and Berezina – are important navigable arteries of the country. Nature is preserved in its original form in several national parks, reserves and reserves: “Pripyatsky” and ” Polessky ” and ” Dnepro-Sozhsky “.
Entertainment and attractions of the Gomel region
The Gomel region is very rich in historical, cultural, archaeological and architectural sights. There are about 30 museums here alone. Of these, the most significant is the Gomel Palace and Park Ensemble with the Rumyantsev Palace built in the 18th-19th centuries. It can certainly be called one of the finest architectural monuments in the country. In addition to the palace, the palace complex includes a winter garden, a chapel, a watch tower and a beautiful park.
Another palace and park ensemble that deserves attention is the Kozel-Poklevsky ensemble in Krasny Bereg. The ancient city of Turov is definitely worth a visit. The local attractions are the Church of All Saints, where unique relics are kept, and an ancient castle. In Yurovichi, the monastery of the Jesuits deserves attention, in Dobrush – the old building of a paper factory, in Chechersk – the original building of the Town Hall, stylized as a fantasy medieval fortress, in Mozyr – the monastery and the beautiful Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel and the Monastery of the Cistercians, in Rechitsa – the Holy Assumption Cathedral.
Also in the Gomel region is the Pripyatsky National Park. It is convenient to see it with an organized tour, as it includes several different parts: tourists first go on a car safari, then they visit the natural museum in Lyaskovychi, opened in 2012, and, finally, they ride around the park on a boat, admiring the birds that are found here lots of. Lovers of hunting and fishing will also enjoy the park (early registration required).
In 2011, the main city of the region, Gomel, received the title of cultural capital of Belarus and the CIS.
Yakut mountains
When the name “Yakutsk Mountains” sounds, something very severe, northern and somewhat distant immediately appears. However, this wonderful all-season recreation park, which will be discussed, is not located in the protected republic of Yakutia, but in the very center of Europe, just a few tens of kilometers from the capital of Belarus, the city of Minsk. In the local Yakut mountains, you can easily go skiing and snow boards, snow scooters and balloons. An equally rich selection of activities is offered in the warm season. Here you can arrange a romantic date or a noisy celebration, come for the weekend or spend a full vacation. In any case, holidays in the Yakutsk mountains will appeal to everyone without exception.
History paragraph
The Yakutskiye Gory Active Leisure Park, which welcomes dear guests all year round, is located just 37 km from the glorious city of Minsk. Its location is not at all accidental, it perched exactly not far from Mount Dzerzhinskaya, whose height is 345 m. And, by the way, this mountain is the highest point in all of Belarus.
The Yakutsk Mountains Park has a recent but glorious history since 2011, it was the first skiing park in the country. Over time, its creators began to focus not only on fans of boards and skis, but also fans of outdoor recreation. Soon the park became all-season, and for residents of Minsk and tourists – a great place to spend exciting leisure time. Now there is a very wide choice of entertainment for representatives of various age groups and interests. But, of course, no one here forgets about lovers of boards and skis. So, it is not surprising that one of the main attractions here is, in fact, the slope.
The recreation park is ideal for those who are taking their first steps in skiing, because there is a school where both group and individual lessons are held.
Tracks
The length of the track is almost half a kilometer, and the height difference is somewhere around the mark of 60 m. Separately, the creators of the park thought about entertainment for snowboarders, as much as 400 m are allotted for them. skiing in the Yakutsk mountains is no problem. Fine snow cover is provided by state-of-the-art equipment. To the top of the mountain, athletes are lifted by a drag lift. And another important bonus – in the Yakutsk mountains, both routes are lit at night.
The recreation park is ideal for those who are taking their first steps in skiing, because there is a school where both group and individual lessons are held. By the way, it is not at all necessary to carry all the necessary equipment with you: there are rental points in the park. Well, for those who want to relax somehow differently, or take a break between the slopes, there is a very wide range of entertainment. Among them are snowmobiling, tubing or ballooning.
Entertainment and attractions of the Yakutsk mountains
Two paintball fields, mini-football fields, camps, a prepared track for ATVs, a picnic area, a cafe and an outdoor pavilion, a playground for children.
