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Orsha and Belarus in general is a very safe place to visit and the people are very friendly. The dangers here are no different from anywhere else in the world.
When visiting the large market, be very careful of your money as this is a popular place for pickpockets to operate.
At night, some of the local drunks can get a bit rowdy. Be careful going out alone, westerners already stand out from the locals and Belarussians think we are all rich. They are pretty harmless really, but best to avoid them.
The Belarus Rouble is available in note form only, so it is common for people to walk around with a fat wad of cash (worth about $5). Euros and Dollar bills stand out, so dont wave them around unless you are changing money at the bank - keep them in your pocket.
Written Aug 19, 2005
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