Briefly:
Mink is a capital of Republic of Belarus.
Population of Minsk: 2 mln.
Population of Republic of Belarus: 10 mln.
Local currency: Belorussian rubel. 1 EUR = 2,7 BYN
For many years Minsk and Belarus, in general, had a reputation of a Soviet republic. In the late 2010s, this stereotype started losing its relevance: Minsk offers reliable and affordable public transport, plentiful hotels, convenient banking and shopping.