Dmitry Lenkovets is a laureate of the XXI Republican Tourism Competition “Explore Belarus-2023” in the category “I Explore Belarus.”

“I explore Belarus” is the most popular and public nomination. In order to win, you need to visit as many tourist sites as possible. There are 660 of them on the portal of the National Tourism Agency. Dmitry Lenkovets was able to visit 500 facilities and presented their photos, published on social networks with the hashtag #ExploreBelarus, to the jury. After his fascinating journey, the question of what to see in Belarus heads for back!

It would seem that with so many facilities, victory was his for the taking. Although, the jury turned out to be strict and counted not all the photographs. Therefore, the intrigue remained until the day the results were announced. And yet Dmitry Lenkovets became an unprecedented triumph. His victory in the “I Explore Belarus” category, the most popular and popular, became a clear evidence of his boundless love for his native land and an unquenchable thirst for its exploration.

The passion for travel began in Lenkovets as a child. Then, in the company of friends, he made virtual expeditions through the world atlas, dreaming of making them a reality. It has been well said that children’s dreams come true. Now he is a travel blogger who reveals amazing corners of our country to himself and his many readers.

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More than four years ago, Dmitry purchased a complete traveler’s kit: a bicycle, a tent, a sleeping bag and went on his first cycling tour around Belarus. Over the course of three years, he made six unforgettable trips, covering all 118 regions of the country with his route. Lenkovets traveled 25 thousand kilometers on a two-wheeled vehicle with a constant camera in his hands! He found beautiful places in Belarus for rest and relaxation. At the same time, he wrote fascinating articles in which he shared his travel impressions, talked about the sites visited and related historical events. Holidays in Belarus on lakes, interesting places, natural and architectural monuments - Dmitry once again proved and showed how interesting and exciting tourism in Belarus can be. In his travels you will find answers to the most popular questions: why Belarus is popular among tourists, what the country of Belarus is famous for.

Last year, Dmitry’s website won the “Discover Belarus-2023” competition in the “Material of the Year. Blog about tourism” category. For the second year in a row, the jury highly appreciates the contribution of a travel blogger who represents our country from a new and unusual perspective.

Dmitry calls on one and all: “Don’t sit at home, get to know your Motherland!” It is beautiful and unique, every corner of this land hides something special that will certainly surprise and inspire you.

If you also have something to show, you have an interesting project, we invite you to participate in the “Discover Belarus-2024” competition.