In November, the weather in Belarus becomes cold, foggy and high humidity. In addition, in the last month of autumn, rains with sleet are possible. In November, daytime temperatures range from 0C to + 5C, but frosts are possible at night. Despite this, the rest will bring pleasant impressions.
Holidays and festivals in Belarus in November
The largest film forum is held in Minsk, known as the Listopad International Film Festival. The film forum lasts about a week. This festival is attended by professionals of the film industry and cultural figures, admirers of cinema. In the competitive part, films are presented in the following sections: fiction films, documentaries, films for children and youth. Thus, "Leaf Fall" attracts people of different ages and interests.
Ukrainian and Russian youth often plan a vacation in Belarus in November, because the 17th is the Student's Day, which is especially popular. The history of International Students Day began on October 28, 1939 in Czechoslovakia. On this day, students and teachers went to the demonstration, but the authorities dispersed all the demonstrators and shot Yan Opletal, who studied at the medical faculty. 1200 participants were sent to death camps, nine were executed. In commemoration of these events, the International Students Day was established.
In Belarus, on November 17, it is customary to hold concerts and festivals, flash mobs and thematic actions, contests and sports competitions. Each Belarusian university takes part in organizing the holiday, which becomes cheerful and noisy.
