Minsk

[Jacher]

I was many time in Minsk but it is now history it was few years back. Right now I'm looking for sites when I can meet freebies or semipros which I can invite to Poland for weekend or whole week.

Maybe even some trips in Europe. I speak quite good russian. Thanks in advance for some tips.

Regards.

Jacher.

[MickyHow]

Things have changed in Minsk during the last years, definitely. I been there couple of times the recent years and will share my perspective of Minsk today.

Hilton Skybar (former BarDot) has been permanently closed since April, nothing new open there. This takes away almost the whole point of staying at Hilton. Skybar instagram is advertising a bar in Zybitskaya street but its a normal bar with no real working girls. I don't know if the working girls have moved to some other place.

Rich cat is a dead nightclub and I guess its matter of time before they close permanently. Only a small venue around the bar is open and its not even 1/3 filled. If you want to party in Minsk you go to small bars like Maslow etc. And not big night clubs such as Black house or Rich cat. But I am not sure its so easy to find working girls in these bars. I have seen Minsk as a hidden gem and it was a fantastic place for just 5-10 years ago but have to say that Minsk have changed and is totally different today.

[CallSignRomeo]

Always suggest an ordinary bar or restaurant that YOU choose. Still the scamming level is lower than with Ukrainian girls. I met several tinder girls one I screwed on first date and two others some months later after I met them again in another country. I've remained in touch with these three non-pron girls that I sometimes meet in other European cities. But I have to pay for their travel etc.

Russian language is essential to chat to local girls in bars and clubs. English is not widely spoken, even less than in Russia and Ukraine and that is a stumbling block. The old town called Nemniga has plenty of bars along one street but quite dead until Friday or Saturday night. Maybe ok in summer. When I was there it was always in winter. Old town is very small. I would avoid clubs like Black cat or Rich house (if I remember the names correctly) because girls there are paid to dance around and for guys to be buying them expensive drinks.

Pros and semi pros are difficult to find. It's quite a strict country compared to Ukraine or Russia so Pros keep a low profile. I heard that Bar dot has working girls but very expensive to take out. Expect to pay 300 - 500 Euros. Pros will try to overcharge you since you're a foreigner. Be cautious not to get ripped off. An English speaking taxi driver might be a good source.

Big tit milfs are behind the supermarket tills not in bars hahaha.

Secondly I heard that if you have a Russian or Belarus stamp on your passport it will be difficult to get into Ukraine in future. I'm still tempted to go to Minsk despite all this because I have feeling it's nicer in the summer. Let's see.

It would be great to get a detailed report of your experience particularly if you were able to find pros and semi pros which I failed to do.

Yep this is good advice. I got done for taking one lady out for dinner for small amount like 50 $ but it could have been worse!

I remember this club. Rich Cat! It has probably the best looking club dancers probably in whole of slavic world! Absolute stunners! There were few ladies and expats from US, Europe and far East when I was there in 2018. I'm not sure if it is still working. I ordered JD with coke for like 25 Euros and got served definitely house whisky LOL.

Lukashenko pays like 200-300 USD / month to most employees and keeps the rest of money to himself hence there is lot of corruption within and outside the Govt. This has forced people to scam. Hopefully Russia and Ukraine resolve their differences soon.

For Pros / semi pros- If you can find good taxi driver maybe it is possible otherwise the chances are remote with no language skills!

[Rugga]

After being registered here for quite a long time I finally decided to write something as well. Though it might not be the best idea to directly start with questions without giving any benefit but somewhere I have to start. And obviously, I will write about my experience once I am back.

First things first, I am aiming to go there in the first and second week of August. I am into freebie action, so pro and semi pros when the freebie action doesn't work out in my favour. I obviously have done some pre work on Tinder and one sweet lady seems to be down to meet me. Really looking forward to it (smile).

Any tips for me? I am also into big breasted milfs haha. Is there a realistic chance to find these there? I am probably a bit younger than the average here, hence a bit inexperienced in that field. But this will come with time I speak a bit of Russian but I definitely have to improve it in the few weeks left.

Hopefully everything works out as I was refused entry the first time I tried to enter Belarus in March this year. Was my own stupidity though, Lesson learned.

Cheers.

Hey Escoludo, I have been in Minsk three times in 2019 and found that freebie action takes time. Two weeks is good but still a non pro girl will want to get to know you over a few dates. On my visits I was there for only 3/4 days each time. Tinder etc can work but time consuming and there are scammers. I can suggest do not go to expensive restaurants on first dates and always choose the venue yourself. Tinder girls who suggest Cafe Paris or some other high end place are only out to scam you. They get a cut from these places and believe me these girls won't take their pants down. Always suggest an ordinary bar or restaurant that YOU choose. Still the scamming level is lower than with Ukrainian girls. I met several tinder girls one I screwed on first date and two others some months later after I met them again in another country. I've remained in touch with these three non-pron girls that I sometimes meet in other European cities. But I have to pay for their travel etc.

Russian language is essential to chat to local girls in bars and clubs. English is not widely spoken, even less than in Russia and Ukraine and that is a stumbling block. The old town called Nemniga has plenty of bars along one street but quite dead until Friday or Saturday night. Maybe ok in summer. When I was there it was always in winter. Old town is very small. I would avoid clubs like Black cat or Rich house (if I remember the names correctly) because girls there are paid to dance around and for guys to be buying them expensive drinks.

Pros and semi pros are difficult to find. It's quite a strict country compared to Ukraine or Russia so Pros keep a low profile. I heard that Bar dot has working girls but very expensive to take out. Expect to pay 300 - 500 Euros. Pros will try to overcharge you since you're a foreigner. Be cautious not to get ripped off. An English speaking taxi driver might be a good source.

Big tit milfs are behind the supermarket tills not in bars hahaha.

I would love to go to Minsk again but I'm from a Western Europe country they are very suspicious of at the moment so reluctant to take the risk. And direct flights are not available in these circumstances. Secondly I heard that if you have a Russian or Belarus stamp on your passport it will be difficult to get into Ukraine in future. I'm still tempted to go to Minsk despite all this because I have feeling it's nicer in the summer. Let's see.

It would be great to get a detailed report of your experience particularly if you were able to find pros and semi pros which I failed to do.

Perhaps you will tell us why you were refused entry the first time?

Good luck and enjoy the city.

[Escoludo]

After being registered here for quite a long time I finally decided to write something as well. Though it might not be the best idea to directly start with questions without giving any benefit but somewhere I have to start. And obviously, I will write about my experience once I am back.

First things first, I am aiming to go there in the first and second week of August. I am into freebie action, so pro and semi pros when the freebie action doesn't work out in my favour. I obviously have done some pre work on Tinder and one sweet lady seems to be down to meet me. Really looking forward to it (smile).

Any tips for me? I am also into big breasted milfs haha. Is there a realistic chance to find these there? I am probably a bit younger than the average here, hence a bit inexperienced in that field. But this will come with time I speak a bit of Russian but I definitely have to improve it in the few weeks left.

Hopefully everything works out as I was refused entry the first time I tried to enter Belarus in March this year. Was my own stupidity though, Lesson learned.

Cheers.

[BCTravel]

I've been to Minsk a few times in 2011 and 2012 but wouldn't visit there now. Instead have decided to invite some girls I know there to meet me in Europe for a holiday. Belarusian girls are terrific girlfriends. It's a shame, though, as I really do miss Minsk and will visit once the war is over.

I had found in 2019 that Minsk was a hidden gem. I loved it here and would love to come back. Unfortunately with what is happening, I do not know when it might or will ever be safe to go back.

[Gopnik]

I've been to Minsk a few times in 2011 and 2012 but wouldn't visit there now. Instead have decided to invite some girls I know there to meet me in Europe for a holiday. Belarusian girls are terrific girlfriends. It's a shame, though, as I really do miss Minsk and will visit once the war is over.

[CallSignRomeo]

CallSignRomeo, I have never been to Minsk, but I've read that it has been very safe location to travel pre-war. If one would not wander around in the streets after midnight, would you think that even at this time Minsk would be safe for a tourist?

And of course I'm thinking about the central area of the city.

I don't think it would be wise to visit Minsk at this point in time let alone any part of country that falls between Russia and Ukraine especially if you are aware that all the military apparatus and soldiers are moving through these areas and heading for war zone. Before war, sanctions and migrant crisis Minsk was probably one of the cleanest and safest cities in mainland Europe. I would wait for the conflict to get over before making any holiday plans there.

[Desin]

CallSignRomeo, I have never been to Minsk, but I've read that it has been very safe location to travel pre-war. If one would not wander around in the streets after midnight, would you think that even at this time Minsk would be safe for a tourist?

And of course I'm thinking about the central area of the city.

[CallSignRomeo]

I am going by land, from Vilnius. Yes, I have made some pre-work in Mamba and Instagram. But we will see.

Surely my worry is also to stay safe, so if some comments from fellow members about that would be highly appreciated.

I have travelled alone before to Belarus prior to war and I'm not slavic looking and so had to undergo few extra checks at the border and got few curious stares downtown walking the street in smaller cities / towns. If you are caucasian you can easily blend in otherwise you will stick out as majority of population is white. There are some students from India and Africa but they are in groups so they are used to seeing foreigners but not single ones. I was wandering alone at night and was stopped by few 'gopniks' looking for some change for vodka so I gave them and off they went. Speaking russian was important here. Very important! Now as the war / military operation is ongoing it could get challenging if you get stopped by FSB or local police in sensitive areas such as military installations or hospitals where injured soldiers are getting treatment. I recommend you avoid any areas closer to the border.

If you are citizen of unfriendly state (around 50 odd countries) and cannot explain what you are doing in Belarus if stopped this can be problem for you. Belarus is just another extension of Russia. If you can speak russian there should not be any major issues. Hopefully you have few people there who know you and can vouch for you if border / local police want to verify who you are. This verification was done for me by calling the landlord whose apartment I was renting in Grodno. Just don't go near any village close to the border. I believe the Raigardas / Privalka border crossing is closed which crossing are you using to go to Belarus?

[Martin Scor]

I am going by land, from Vilnius. Yes, I have made some pre-work in Mamba and Instagram. But we will see.

Surely my worry is also to stay safe, so if some comments from fellow members about that would be highly appreciated.

[Desin]

Are you going through Istanbul or by land? I'm interested to hear everything from your trip. I had the flights and a place booked one and a half year ago, for the summer, until Ryanair incident forced me to cancel that part of the trip and change it to be two weeks in Kiev, instead of one week in both. Ever since I've waited for the opportunity to go there.

Do you already have contacts whom you are going to meet?

[Martin Scor]

Will be visting Minsk next week for 3 days.

If someone has updated information about safety for EU citizen, I would be grateful for that. Mostly I mean hereby how likely the authorities might be interested to have an any issue with me.

[CallSignRomeo]

I love Minsk and Belarus. I want to go back but being from North America and how strong the sanctions and issues between the West and Russia (Belarus having very close ties to Russia) I unfortunately do not feel safe going there. Please note I do not mean the people there. The people of Belarus are wonderful. I mean even back in 2019, entering and exiting the country was a bit nervous with how closely the military and government inspects you when you arrive and exit. Call me paranoid but as an NA, I do not trust going there at this time.

True, people of Belarus find foreigners interesting and welcome you. There are lot of places, villages from soviet times which remain the same to this exact date. I went to Rich cat night club and took lot of numbers from the girls there. But now with the current situation I don't know how the locals will react to "panenglishkee" people especially from US, UK, Canada and all other EU countries passing sanctions and making life difficult for people already struggling with current govt.

This is sad indeed.

[BCTravel]

Have someone been in Minsk recently?

In spite of the sanctions, is it safe as a foreigner?

I love Minsk and Belarus. I want to go back but being from North America and how strong the sanctions and issues between the West and Russia (Belarus having very close ties to Russia) I unfortunately do not feel safe going there. Please note I do not mean the people there. The people of Belarus are wonderful. I mean even back in 2019, entering and exiting the country was a bit nervous with how closely the military and government inspects you when you arrive and exit. Call me paranoid but as an NA, I do not trust going there at this time.