Katia Syrayezhkina

Minsk

Spotter since 2019

About me

I'm a storyteller & world explorer striving for a more sustainable and equitable world.

Spotted by Locals is the travel community I’d long wanted to join – it’s a great chance to contribute to the slow travel movement and to get inspired by like-minded conscious travelers from around the world.

Minsk is one of those cities you can keep exploring forever: new cafes and bars popping up here and there, indoor and outdoor festivals and other activities organised by local enthusiasts all year round. Having lived here for half my life, I’m always happy to share ideas on my favourite spots and events with guests and travelers. Being a spotter is a very special experience making possible to connect with people you will never meet.

My spots (15)

Zilber's ’’Science’’

Coders of the past

Zilber's ’’Science’’ is the world’s first monument to coders. Don't miss Minsk's Soviet art and the local murals!

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Art & culture

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Apr 16, 2025

Trams 4 & 7

Scenic city rides

Trams 4 & 7 offer equally nice scenic routes through Minsk! Hop on a tram, observe city life and travel back in time...

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Relaxing

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Apr 15, 2025

Panoramic Elevator

Minsk from above

The "Panoramic Elevator" in Hotel Belarus in Minsk is a secret tip to see some of the city's best views over the river Svisloch and beyond!

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Relaxing

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Apr 14, 2025

Minsk Observatory

A bit of cosmic romance

Minsk observatory (the only public one in Belarus) is by far my favourite place to spend a sleepless night out. A perfect alternative to bar hopping!

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Relaxing

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Apr 14, 2025

Minsk Planetarium

A sky so close

The "Minsk Planetarium" and its observatory are some of my favorite places in the city. A romantic night here could make for a memorable experience!

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Art & culture
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Cinema

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Apr 14, 2025

Kastryčnickaja

Street art melting pot

"Kastryčnickaja" in Minsk has long been associated with the yeast factory. Now its 100-year-old industrial buildings are being reanimated with urban art!

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Art & culture
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Bars

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Apr 14, 2025

27-km Biking Path

Śvisłač river at its finest

There is a 27-km Biking Path in Minsk that crosses the whole city, and this is where you can go rent a bike and enjoy the ride by the river!

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Relaxing

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Apr 14, 2025

TIDEN

A café with a mission

"TIDEN" is a recent addition to Minsk's zero-waste community! Τhe potted plants, minimalist interior design and retro coffee machine remind me of Brooklyn.

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Coffee & tea
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Shopping

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Apr 14, 2025

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