Katia Syrayezhkina
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)
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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Katia
Syrayezhkina
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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Katia
Syrayezhkina
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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Katia
Syrayezhkina
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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Katia
Syrayezhkina
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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Katia
Syrayezhkina
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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Katia
Syrayezhkina
Traktarahorad
A living monument to social realism
Explore Minsk’s Traktarahorad: 1940s worker district rich in detail, history, and charm. You can start at Traktarny Zavod metro.
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Katia
Syrayezhkina
Hopscotching in Kašary
Canal wisdom
It's said that exploring the "Kašary" canal in Minsk can inspire you to find novel solutions to questions you need an answer to!
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Katia
Syrayezhkina
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