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)

Zilbers-Science

Zilber's ’’Science’’ – Coders of the past

Zilber's Sculpture (1975) in Minsk, ''Science'', is said to be the first sculpture in the world dedicated to coders & programmers...

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Art & culture

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Jan 23, 2025
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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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Relaxing

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Jan 18, 2025
Antonauski-Park

Antonaŭski Park – The green gate to Traktarahorad

Antonaŭski Park is part of the Slepyanskaya Water System, Minsk's longest park complex and one of the largest in the world! It has it all.

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Relaxing

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Jan 16, 2025
MON-NOM

MON NOM – Coffee, melusines and more

MON NOM in Minsk is too cool to miss. Feels like an antique shop, inspiring from the start. Opens at 10 am, perfect for a day exploring Traktarahorad!

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Coffee & tea

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Jan 16, 2025
Art-Belarus

Art-Belarus – Not just a gallery

Art-Belarus in Minsk is a historical and cultural project that has the biggest collection of Belarusian artworks, it also supports local contemporary art.

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Art & culture

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Jan 9, 2025
Traktarahorad

Traktarahorad – A living monument to social realism

"Traktarahorad" is a historical district of Minsk originally intended for the workers of the Minsk Tractor Plant. The buidlings have interesting details...

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Relaxing

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Dec 20, 2024
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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

Dec 14, 2024
Panoramic-Elevator

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

By

Katia

Syrayezhkina

Dec 13, 2024

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