Crime & Safety

The streets of Minsk are among some of the safest in Europe, although that shouldn’t stop visitors from exercising caution as they would in any other large metropolis. The city is policed by an armed militia who effectively do the work of an ordinary police force and who, when we’ve needed them, have been the epitome of courtesy. Having said that, people should be careful around any public demonstrations. The best option in such circumstances is to stay well away.