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)

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

Aug 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

Aug 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

Aug 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

Aug 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

Aug 14, 2025

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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Relaxing

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Katia

Syrayezhkina

Aug 3, 2025

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

Jul 20, 2025

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

Jul 20, 2025

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