1$ = 5000 Belarussian Ruble
Money Exchange
We suggest you to change dollars or euros in to the Belarussian Ruble. You pay everywhere with local money. Also when you are leaving, don't forget to change Belarussian Ruble to dollars or euro.
To Get Money
You can use your bank cards or credit cards.
Time Zone
Minsk's time is GMT +2
GSM 900/1800 are used in Belarus. MTC (33) Vecom (29/44) Life (25) are also used in Belarus. Home phone numbers begin with 8017. You can buy a new sim card with your passport.
Internet
In Minsk many internet cafes are working 24 hours. If you are lucky, then you have an internet connection at home ;)
Language
You see that people are understanding you in a cafe, hotel, restaurant or club. But in a shop? Hmm, maybe you have to learn something in Russian?!
Important phone-numbers
Fire-brigade 101, Police 102, Ambulance 103, Gas-alarm 104.
Transportation
For the bus and train you have to buy a ticket. To enter the metro station you need token! When you get into the bus you need to press your ticket to the red boxes. Ticket and tokens costs 20 cents.
Shopping in Minsk
There are not so much souvenirs maybe. But you can try the Matrushka! It's wooden nested and colourful babies. Also some Belarussian alcohol not be so bad ;)
