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Approaching Belarus

Posted by Tom Haines, Globe Travel Writer November 16, 2007 09:00 AM

Minsk is the capital of the country at the very center of Europe.

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What waits there, and in the countryside beyond? Scenes of extremes come quickly. You'll be able to find many in a package of stories and photos - and an audio slideshow - published at boston.com/travel this weekend.

To get in the mood for the journey, check out this bit of Belarusian rock 'n roll.

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For more blogging from Belarus, click here.

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Photo: Essdras Suarez/Globe Staff

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