Recreation complexes and reservoirs near Minsk offer to place your blanket on the beach for free or use the local infrastructure for a fee. On the eve of the hot weekend, the site got acquainted with all the options, and also found out from Minsk residents who often vacation outside the city what they think about paid services.

Alpine skiing sports and recreation complex "Logoisk"

Service: 1 covered gazebo (up to 60 people), 4 closed gazebos (up to 12 people), 17 open gazebos (up to 12 or 20 people), all equipped with barbecues.

Price: from 50 rubles.

As you know, whether a body of water is suitable for swimming or not, in any case it mystically makes barbecue tastier. This is the story with the ski resort in Logoisk, where a company can rent a gazebo by the water for the day from 10.00 to 22.00, which has everything: electricity, furniture, barbecues, coal and skewers. In addition, you can admire the view from the cable car or the green slopes of Logoisk.

Nikita, student:

— We went with a large group of about 20 people. The gazebos are comfortable, there is electricity, and water is a few steps away. In the end it didn't turn out to be very expensive. Since this is not a picnic on the shore of the Minsk Sea without a gazebo and with meat on the fire, for which you pay almost nothing, it’s normal to give a few hundred here (non-denominated. - Note TUT.BY).

But Nikita would like the rental period to last longer.

- Seriously, the party ends at 10 o'clock? When is it still completely light? Otherwise, everything is great - coal, skewers, everything is included, bring only food and yourself.

Republican ski center "Silichi"

Service: 23 wooden gazebos (from 4 to 25 people).

Price: from 40 rubles per gazebo.

The largest ski center in Belarus, in addition to its main profile, can delight you with relaxation with barbecue in gazebos by the water. The infrastructure here is also well-developed: you can swim and fish in the forest lake, there are sun loungers on the beach, and there is a volleyball and children's playground. There is a café and restaurant on site. By the way, you can pay for the gazebo without stopping by the complex in advance - they will simply give you a bank account to which you will transfer the money, and sign the contract on the spot.

One thing: if you have pets, leave them at home: especially in Silichi, dog lovers are not welcome - this applies not only to walks around the complex, but also to renting gazebos.

Egor, banker:

— I’ve been to a couple of places where I rented gazebos with friends and family, and I can say that they are all the same. That is, they may look different, but in any case they provide the same services and boil everything down to the same thing: you just sit under a roof in the fresh air, communicate, eat and drink. It turns out that there is not much difference between an ordinary gazebo on the shore of the Minsk Sea or one like this in a ski center. You are simply paying for personal comfort.

Evgeniy, marketing specialist

— We’ve been to Silichi more than once, I liked everything: the prices, the gazebos are very tiny, but there are bigger ones nearby for the same money, the price includes 2 kg of coal, a barbecue, a tablecloth. They say even skewers, but we preferred our own.

Despite all the advantages, Evgeniy is dissatisfied with some of the rules of the complex.

“But personally, one thing repels me: why can’t you come to nature with animals, say, a dog. If she is on a leash and I guarantee that I will clean up after her. If the administration had resolved this issue, there would have been no price for the Silichs. And secondly, there is no electricity in the gazebos. They are rented out until 22.00, i.e. in the summer it’s still light outside, but if you decide to boil water, charge your phone or something like that, alas.

Camping “Cool Place”

Where: Vileika Reservoir

Service: rental of summer houses, gazebos, picnic areas, equipment, bathhouse services.

Price: rent of a gazebo on Friday-Saturday - from 20 rubles, from Sunday to Thursday - free of charge, rent of a summer house from 35 rubles.

One of the most interesting options for relaxing by a pond. On the one hand, you won’t find exquisite wooden gazebos here; instead, there are tightly built benches and tables with canopies. On the other hand, the range of services is truly amazing: you can rent a bicycle, a catamaran or a boat, go to the bathhouse, lie down in a clearing or in a summer house (heated or not). Another interesting detail is that a gazebo with barbecue is rented free of charge on weekdays.

In addition, those who wish can get to the “Cool Place” without personal cars using camping buses. Prices are as follows: bus for 15 people - 180 rubles, 28 people - 240, 50 people - 480.

Igor, mechanic

- For me personally, the level of comfort does not change much depending on whether there is a gazebo or not - in good company and it’s good on the ground. But the prices are quite reasonable, which is nice. This place is suitable for those who, for some reason, want to pay for a vacation on Vileika, although this can be done for free.

Camping "Rybchino"

Where: Vileika Reservoir.

Service: rental of houses, gazebos, rental of equipment, tents.

Price: camping services - 5 rubles per person, rent of a gazebo with barbecue on Friday-Sunday - from 15 rubles, from Monday to Thursday - free of charge (up to 8 people), rent of a summer house with a terrace for 4 people from 40 rubles.

This campsite is very similar to “Cool Place” and is also located on the shore of the Vileika Reservoir. The same simple gazebos, inexpensive service and a range of entertainment. You can only add billiards and volleyball to various rentals.

Olga, journalist:

— On the campsite there were gazebos, barbecue facilities, and toilets. At the entrance you need 5 rubles per person, 3 for a car for parking, rented a gazebo for a day for 15. But in general, the people themselves who work at the campsite are repulsive: they don’t let you in very cordially, they can’t tell you what’s included in the price list. They can wake you up at 10 am and demand payment. And once several people came with us for literally 3 hours, so they wanted to convict them of dishonesty, they say, they sneaked in secretly.

Where: Minsk Sea, sanatorium "Yunost".

Service: gazebos, food.

Price: from 85 rubles for a gazebo for 6 people to 910 rubles for 65.

“Island of Love” on the Minsk Sea offers more than two dozen gazebos for relaxation. You can get to the island in these same gazebos, which are managed by the Yunost sanatorium, only by ordering. The assortment is very wide, there are economy options for small companies, and huge venues for fifty people. However, prices are noticeably higher than in other places. And it is noteworthy that if you take a photographer with you, you have to pay separately for the shooting - about 20 rubles.

Katya, designer

— In fact, the island does not really live up to its beautiful name, and when you relax on it, you feel that you are clearly overpaying. However, it is not always clear why. I once celebrated a friend’s birthday there, which was paid for by her boyfriend, so I didn’t have to invest. And it’s good, because, again, it’s expensive.

Sasha, copywriter

— A couple of years ago on “Love Island” it was much more pleasant and simpler - you could go for a walk without renting a gazebo, just swing on a swing. Now you have to rent houses for money well above average, but you don’t get anything special - forest, water, barbecue. The gazebos themselves are not new; in terms of comfort they are subjectively inferior to the same “Siliches”. Yes, there are fewer people, but if you rent a gazebo for 10 people, and next to someone is celebrating their 50th anniversary, you still feel discomfort.

Tired of the daily routine of work? Do you want to get away from it all and relax in a relaxed atmosphere, but are you already tired of cafes and restaurants? And you don’t know where to relax with friends, colleagues or families so that this vacation is not standard. Here's a hint - the ideal place for this could be gazebos in Minsk, as well as in the Minsk region. After all, this type of recreation gives you some freedom, unlike the same cafe, where you would be indoors. Renting gazebos in Minsk or outside the city has recently begun to interest and attract many people who want to get the most out of their free time. Maybe the secret lies in an alternative to just going to a barbecue? After all, in this way you can not only organize any event, celebrate the second day of a wedding, celebrate a birthday, but also barbecue without leaving the city. Many gazebos are glazed, they have electricity, their owners will provide you with dishes (discuss all the details in advance by phone).

Of course, renting a gazebo with a barbecue or grill is an ideal solution for all those who want to relax within the city, but at the same time feel outside the big, noisy capital. Such a vacation allows you to combine an active and healthy pastime, because many have bathhouses where you can take a steam bath in a Finnish or Russian steam room. Many saunas and country estates, for example, offer to rent a gazebo with a barbecue, with a barbecue, which you can pay for either separately or in the complex as a whole. One of the advantages of this holiday is the cost. Prices for gazebos are an order of magnitude lower than the cost of relaxing in a cafe or bar. No one will disturb you, there is a barbecue, barbecue, and the opportunity to cook shish kebab. Maximum positive impressions, opportunities for any event at the most affordable prices.

One of the favorite places among citizens and guests of the capital has long been the agro-estate “Bathhouse of choice”. This is a place where you can relax your soul and body. Here you will find a Russian bathhouse, a children's playground, and a gazebo with barbecue and grill. In addition, you can always stay here for a day or more in a comfortable cottage. Nearby is the Zaslavskoye Reservoir, where in the summer you can swim and fish. Some establishments from the list above also include the price of barbecue coals for renting a gazebo. And it’s not even a matter of cost - it saves you from wasting time purchasing it or searching for firewood. Also, you won't have to worry about fire safety. If you relax in the estate, its owner will help you. Rent a gazebo for relaxation - make a pleasant surprise for yourself and your loved ones!

Getting out of the dusty noisy city into nature is both a good tradition and a call of the heart. True, not everyone has the opportunity to travel tens of kilometers from the capital. So that your vacation is not ruined by an unexpected fine, we found out where you can legally fry shish kebab in Minsk and beyond. As it turned out, there are not many places in the city itself, but they still exist. But you don’t have to worry about your comfort: in our review there are only comfortable equipped places with gazebos and stationary barbecues!

Shashlik is “legal”: what can you pay a fine for?

As a rule, vacationers are most often concerned with the question of where they can install a barbecue themselves. Konstantin Puzyna, head of the state forest fund department of the Minsk Forest Park Enterprise, said:
— It is strictly forbidden to light a fire, even in a barbecue, in places where a forest fire could occur. We are even talking about young animals. It is also prohibited to place under the canopy of trees. There should not even be dry grass around the selected site. As for the beach, it is important to understand that people relax there. And by starting a fire, you will simply create inconvenience for them.

Barbecue on the balcony?

Important to remember: just for lighting a fire on the balcony you will have to pay a fine of 20 to 40 basic units! This is strictly prohibited. And if the result of such a vacation is a fire, the fine will be equal to the amount of damage caused. Up to and including criminal liability! But there is one thing: you can use an electric grill. In this case, a mandatory condition will be a note in the instructions that it is permissible to use the device indoors.

Barbecue in the yard?

The most interesting thing is that you can make barbecue in the courtyard of your house, but with one condition: not on the ground, but on the grill. And it is very important to remember the rules: the minimum distance from buildings (garages, houses) should be seven meters. In addition, for a picnic in the yard, it is worth taking a fire extinguisher with you (or, as an alternative, a bucket of water). The weather should also cooperate with you - it must be favorable and windless. The flame should not reach half a meter in height. However, remember: if your neighbors don’t like your vacation, then most likely you will have to prove your rights to the police.

Places in green areas

Let's consider places near lakes, reservoirs and rivers where it is allowed to grill kebabs. There are gazebos along the coastline, but you can sit in any place you like and, taking everything you need with you, grill shish kebab in the following places:

• Komsomolskoye Lake (spacious gazebos for ten people or more);
• the shore of the Minsk Sea;
• Embankment of the Ptich River;
• Drozdy reservoir;
• Tsnyanskoe reservoir;
• Vyacha River;
• Zaslavskoe reservoir.

Great places to hang out with a group. We take it with us (in some places we even take the grill itself). Parking is provided here, but toilets are not always available.

• 01 Park near the Drozdy reservoir

Comfort: There are no shops, but there are gazebos, benches and ten barbecues.

We take with us: charcoal, skewers, water, garbage bags

How to get there: You can get to the “Ulitsa Raduzhnaya” stop by buses No. 1, 91, 44 and trolleybuses No. 10, 28. Equipped barbecue areas are located behind the holiday village.

• 02 Stepyanka (area of ​​Korvata street)

Comfort: The Minskzelenstroy unitary enterprise named this place the most popular among Minsk residents. A huge clearing surrounded by forest, with a pond in the center. You can sit in one of four wooden gazebos; there are two barbecues. Near one of the gazebos there is a fire pit. It is worth noting that this place is ideal for families with children: there are carousels, slides, and swings. The noise of the city is practically inaudible here; many people come here just to sunbathe. True, there is a risk that when you arrive you will not find any free gazebos.

We take with us: charcoal, skewers, water, garbage bags.

How to get there: It will be most convenient to go along Vaupshasova Street. At the end of it, before reaching the Night Stay House, turn right. And there you have to walk literally 200 m. Let us emphasize that there is a parking lot nearby.

• 03 Near Angarskaya street

Comfort: This site can also be called quite clean and equipped. There are also two barbecues and three gazebos. True, there is a ring road nearby, which does not make this place quiet. There are a lot of cars around, so you need to pay special attention to children here.

We take with us: charcoal, skewers, water, garbage bags

How to get there: You need to move along the outer ring of the Moscow Ring Road, passing the area of ​​​​Angarskaya Street. When you see a glass pedestrian bridge, turn right. There will be a wooden fence on the left side. You should go there!

• 04 Embankment of the Tsnyanskoye Reservoir

Comfort: The sites are conveniently located. The water in the reservoir is quite clean, so you can barbecue here and swim at the same time. There is only one minus - there are few barbecues (two). And this despite the fact that there are not cramped gazebos here, but large canopies. It is likely that you will have to queue for cooking.

We take with us: coal, skewers, water, garbage bags (it is advisable to bring a barbecue so as not to wait in line).

How to get there: You need to go until the end of Koltsova Street. You will come to an intersection, you need to turn right. All you have to do is drive up to the parking lot and leave your car. Then, however, you will have to walk about a kilometer and a half: cars are not allowed into this territory. It will be easy to navigate further.

• 05 Near the village Zatsen

Comfort: It is clean and quite neat, but very close to the ring road and a gas station. You can sit in three gazebos and use two barbecues. If you want natural silence, this is not the place for you!

We take with us: charcoal, skewers, water, garbage bags

How to get there: You need to drive on the outside of the ring road. On the right, near the village of Zatsen, you will see a green gas station. You need to turn off, just like at a gas station. The platform is located on the left side.

• 06 Near Zhdanovichi

Comfort: The place is not the best, but popular due to its location. It is worth noting that it is quite dirty here (mainly due to unscrupulous vacationers who did not bother to put away their papers and bottles). There are gazebos, but no barbecues. It is suggested to cook kebabs on fire pits.

We take with us: barbecue, coal, skewers, water, garbage bags

How to get there: You need to drive on the outside of the ring road. There is no need to get to the turn to Zhdanovichi, turn right (there is parking there). The site is located a little to the right.

Equipped places for barbecue in complexes and recreation centers

There are comfortable gazebos, and barbecues are always included with them. In addition, you have the opportunity to rent skewers. Also nearby are toilets, playgrounds, and places for entertainment. It is possible to stay overnight. The kebabs will be prepared and served to you, but you can cook them yourself. Holidays in such places are paid.

• 01 Recreation center "Olympian" (shore of the Minsk Sea)

Comfort: Here you should focus on the sports and recreation center “Olympiets”. On its territory near the village of Semkovo there is a parking lot, a dance floor, 22 (20 with electricity) gazebos with a capacity of 6 to 65 people, and stationary barbecues. It is possible to organize meals at the Yunost sanatorium. The cost of entry to the sanatorium territory and daily parking is from 20,000 rubles. Possibility of using a dance floor - from 2,500,000 rubles. The fee for using gazebos is from 350,000 rubles.

Skewers and barbecues can be rented on site. There are also playgrounds, sports entertainment, the opportunity to stay overnight in guest houses, billiards and even a museum of folk life. Ready-made kebabs can be served from the restaurant. In general, you are guaranteed a perfect weekend!

How to get there: you need to drive 200 m southeast of the village of Semkovo. Pointers will help.

• 02 Fishing base "Ptich" (embankment of the Ptich River)

Comfort: All conditions have been created here for a comfortable stay for barbecue lovers. There are many gazebos at the base (for 20, 10 and 5 people). Everything you need is available: fireplaces, awnings, barbecues, toilets and parking lots. The pavilion-gazebo is especially popular: it has a separate entrance with a parking lot for five parking spaces, an area for playing football and volleyball games, electricity and drinking water are supplied here. True, the price of pleasure is not entirely democratic. Renting a gazebo for up to six people will cost at least 300,000 rubles per day, from 10 people - from 500,000 rubles per day, from 80 people - about 1,500,000 rubles per day. They don’t serve ready-made kebab here: you have to cook the meat yourself.

How to get there: The recreation center "Ptich" is located 7 km from the ring road in the Brest direction.

• 03 Republican ski center "Silichi"

Comfort: Perhaps the Silichi ski center is not located so close to the capital (32 km), but here, without exaggeration, there is everything for a comfortable holiday with barbecue: there are 26 different gazebos. The nature is stunning, and rental prices are quite reasonable. A gazebo for 4-8 people will cost an average of 400,000 rubles. The price includes coal (firewood), skewers, tablecloth and barbecue.

How to get there: the Logoisk complex is located 32 km from Minsk, 2.5 km from the Minsk-Vitebsk highway. You can get to the ski center by minibus.

• 04 Ski complex "Logoisk"

Comfort: There are 19 gazebos on the territory of the complex, 4 of which are closed. The gazebos are not only equipped with a barbecue and everything necessary, they are also supplied with light and electricity. Kebabs will be served from the restaurant, but it is also possible to rent a gazebo with a barbecue for home-cooked meat:
. gazebo for up to 12 people by the lake - 550,000 (1 day);
. gazebo (up to 20 people) - 600,000 (1 day);
. covered gazebo (up to 12 people) - 500,000 (1 day);
. gazebo on the pier (up to 12 people) - 500,000 (1 day).

How to get there: The complex is located 30 km from the capital. From Minsk (or from the roundabout) you need to get onto the highway in the Logoisk direction. Driving time is 15-20 minutes.

• 05 Active recreation park "Yakut Mountains"

Comfort: The park is also located quite far from the capital - 37 km in the Dzerzhinsky district (Grodno direction). You can sit in the “Yakut Mountains” on a large area with a canopy (20 tables). There are also gazebos designed for 15 people, where electricity is supplied and there is a heater. As for the barbecue, you can rent it, but you will have to take the skewers with you. The shish kebab is served from the cafe, but you can also cook it yourself. The cost of using the gazebo for one day from 11:00 to 23:00 ranges from 600,000 rubles.

How to get there: The park is located in the Dzerzhinsky district in the village of Yakuty (37 kilometers from the Moscow Ring Road in the Grodno direction).

• 06 Recreation center "Syabry"

Comfort: Along the perimeter of the lake there are 15 small gazebos for six people and one large, windproof one for 25 people. Each has a barbecue (skewers, grates, coal are included in the price of renting a gazebo) and its own descent to the water, and there is light. Meat can be bought locally or brought with you. Please note that there are discounts on gazebos when renting a cottage! However, rental prices here are not the lowest:

• large gazebo - 1,500,000 rubles, weekends and holidays - 3,000,000 rubles;
• average gazebo - 1,400,000 rubles, weekends and holidays - 3,000,000 rubles;
• small gazebo - 750,000 rubles, weekends and holidays - 1,500,000 rubles.

For those wishing to order barbecue, there is a restaurant on site.

How to get there: The recreation center is located in the village of Semkovo (Sadovaya St., 95) near the Minsk Sea. By the way, “Syabra” is ready to help with the transfer.

Many places for a comfortable stay can be easily found even within the city. Most often, they prefer kebab already prepared, beautifully served in a cafe or restaurant. Moreover, in establishments you can try unusual types of dishes, for example, seafood.

Study the menus of Minsk restaurants, try more and share your impressions in the comments, and also tell us about the places where, in your opinion, they prepare amazing kebabs. We will definitely add them to the map!

To make the kebab juicy and soft, it is important to choose the right meat.

• 01 Choose chilled meat. Steamed meat is not suitable for barbecue (especially beef), as it will turn out tough.
• 02 To distinguish chilled meat from frozen and thawed meat, you need to press on it with your finger: it should be elastic. Thawed meat has a more intense color, loose consistency, and red juice.
• 03 Smell the meat. The smell should not be sharp or unpleasant.
• 04 Pay attention to the appearance of the meat: fresh chilled meat is dry, but at the same time glossy, slightly shiny, and even in color.
• 05 Do not take dark meat: most likely it is old.
• 06 The meat should not feel wet to the touch (if it is, it is most likely pumped with water and chemical solutions).
• 07 Before purchasing, be sure to unwrap the chilled meat (sellers often arrange the pieces by hiding the fat and veins inside). If you don't want to get your hands dirty, ask the seller to show the meat from all sides.
• 08 Please note that the meat then needs to be cut into portions, so it is best to buy a whole piece. It is also desirable that no pieces of fat or veins hang from it.
• 09 Frozen meat can also be taken, but it is somewhat inferior in taste to chilled meat. You cannot buy re-frozen meat.
• 10 To distinguish normally frozen meat from bad meat, you need to touch it and hold your finger for a few seconds: when heated, a dark spot will remain on normally frozen meat, but re-frozen meat will not change color.

You can make delicious kebab from any type of meat, but you will have to tinker with some varieties. In any case, you should be careful when choosing products.

4 restaurants in the city and near Minsk where you should try barbecue

At Puntus
Cafe "U Puntus" is not exactly in Minsk, but close, especially if you get there by personal transport. We drive towards the Minsk Sea for about fifteen minutes. You can see the route map. In addition to kebab, the menu includes chicken wings, pork ribs, and veal. The meat is cooked exclusively on the grill.

Cafe "Ochag"

The establishment in Minsk is very famous, has been operating for a long time and is located at the entrance to Borovlyany. At one time there was an ordinary tent with inexpensive furniture and a barbecue. However, the founders managed to bring the kitchen to such a level that more and more guests from the center began to come here. Moreover, the main dish when ordering was and is shish kebab.
The menu here includes salmon, pork loin, lamb loin, chicken, and veal. For vegetarians, kebab made from suluguni cheese or mushrooms is offered. The meat is always served with pickled vegetables, as well as the national Armenian fermented milk product called matsoni. This is especially true with pork: matsoni “hides” its fat content.

Photo: Yulia Yanyuk, ptushki.org, google.com, relax.by

As soon as summer comes to Minsk, the city empties out on weekends. Residents of the capital, tired of the stuffiness of concrete and asphalt, leave for nature to take a deep breath of oxygen. And in most cases, their path lies to the Zaslavsky reservoir, better known as the Minsk Sea.

Here, on a landscaped shore, the Robinson Club country complex is located - a true piece of paradise, where visitors can leisurely stroll along the water's edge and enjoy the beautiful view. Every year we receive many guests who want to rent a gazebo on the Minsk Sea, which is not surprising. After all, here they will find comfort and coziness, sun, clean air, barbecue, barbecue and time spent in the company of family and friends. Guests can enjoy gazebos on the Minsk Sea, built in the most picturesque places. The sun's rays penetrate the foliage and warm with gentle warmth; A light refreshing breeze comes from the pond. And when sunset comes, it seems as if you have been transported to a fairy tale: under the red sky there is a mirror of water, along the surface of which the silhouettes of swans glide.

Relaxing in the gazebos on the Minsk Sea will be an excellent alternative to a celebration in a stuffy restaurant; fortunately, you can pre-order food delivery straight to the shore. A banquet, corporate event, family lunch, company anniversary and, of course, a romantic dinner for two - all this will fit perfectly into the “party on the beach” format.
But the real exclusive is the glazed gazebo on the water - the pearl of a country holiday. Due to the fact that its walls are made of transparent material, one gets the impression of unity with nature. It’s like you’re floating above the water – and at the same time you’re inside a comfortable room. This setting is ideal for special occasions - a marriage proposal, a wedding, an evening for two - or an original breakfast, lunch, dinner. The “wedding on the Minsk Sea” service is also very popular; in a glass gazebo with a special romantic decor, full table service by a waiter is provided: pre-order a la carte is available. At your individual request, your event will be accompanied by background music or a live ensemble consisting of a violin, flute and other classical instruments.

Not all city dwellers tend to go to their dachas when it warms up on weekends. Many people prefer outdoor recreation without garden beds: on the shore of a pond with a cheerful company and a barbecue. To make it comfortable for lovers of such leisure activities, places with barbecues, gazebos, or benches and tables have been equipped near Minsk, which can be used by anyone.

A Sputnik correspondent found out exactly where there are specially equipped recreation areas outside the Moscow Ring Road, where you can spend a day off.

Reservoir "Drozdy"

The Drozdy reservoir is located very close to the ring road in the area of ​​​​the village of Zhdanovichi. It is part of the Svisloch River. Fishermen from all over Minsk come here all year round, and in the warm season this place is popular among city beach lovers.

The Drozdy coastline is almost entirely covered with forest, but there is a well-maintained coastline with beaches, a boat station and a canal. On beaches No. 5 and No. 8 there are places for recreation with barbecues.

Beach No. 5 is easy to find if you approach the reservoir from the Svitanok sanatorium; there are five barbecues there. Beach No. 8 with two barbecues is located on the road to the Minsk Sea.

Reservoir "Krinitsa"

The Krinitsa reservoir is also located near the village of Zhdanovichi. On the shore there are the sanatoriums "Krinitsa" and "Proleska", as well as the children's health center "Zhdanovichi".

The entire Krinitsa embankment is landscaped for recreation - there are beaches and a boat station. On beaches No. 3 and No. 4, especially for barbecue lovers, there are 5 barbecues each, and there are also gazebos. The third is located near Solnechnaya Street, and the fourth is next to the Krinitsa sanatorium.

Lake "Vyacha"

Another popular destination among recreation lovers outside of Minsk and among fishermen is the Vyacha Reservoir. It is located on the river of the same name, 19 kilometers from the city and is surrounded by forests.

The lake has beaches with areas for active games and several sports grounds. A big plus of "Vyachi" is the equipped parking. There is also a free public toilet close to the shoreline. There are more than 60 barbecues installed on the beaches, they are located every 150-200 meters.

Reservoir "Ptich"

The Volchkovichi Reservoir, better known as “Ptich”, is also a favorite place for recreation. It is located 16 kilometers from the capital. Competitions for professional water skiers are trained and held here.

The shore of "Ptich" is covered with lawn. The beaches have comfortable changing cabins, benches for relaxation, sun loungers, canopies and tables. For lovers of active recreation, sports grounds are equipped. The parking lot is a little away, the free toilet is across the road from the beach.

There are about 20 barbecues installed on the reservoir every 150-300 meters. Vacationers can use them.

Minsk Sea

Not everyone knows that the Minsk Sea was called that by the Minsk residents themselves, but officially it is called the Zaslavskoye Reservoir. There is a well-equipped recreation area: there are beaches, a water sports center and a boat station. There are several sanatoriums on the shore of the reservoir. There is a parking lot for 30-40 spaces; the beaches have recently been equipped with dry closets.

Eight beaches on the Minsk Sea have gazebos with barbecues. In total, there are 50 barbecues on the shore of the reservoir; they are located 30-50 meters from each other.

According to reviews from vacationers, it is very clean and comfortable. In addition, many regular visitors recommend taking a smartphone with a camera or a camera with you: the landscapes in this place deserve to be captured.

How to relax without problems

Despite some distance from Minsk, all these vacation spots are very popular among city residents. Therefore, in order to easily use the grill and gazebo, it is better to arrive early in the morning.

There are no special requirements for the behavior of vacationers. But all these places are regularly patrolled by employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and in order not to attract their attention, you need to behave the same as in any other public place, without disturbing public order.

Particular attention should be paid to fire safety rules, because where there is barbecue, there is fire. Let us recall the main ones.

• Next to the grill there must be a container with at least ten liters of water.
• The grill must be located at a distance of at least seven meters from the nearest trees, gazebos and buildings; it cannot be installed directly under tree crowns or on dry grass.
• It is forbidden to leave the fire unattended, and the flames and coals should be completely extinguished before leaving.