Belarusfilm Studio is not just a company, but a living legend of national cinema, where films familiar to several generations of viewers were born. Today, residents and visitors of Minsk have a unique opportunity to see this world from the inside: Belarusfilm tours open the doors to the backstage of the filming process, allowing you to walk through legendary corridors and learn how films are made. The tour lasts only an hour and a half, but in that time you can absorb the atmosphere of creativity and feel the scale of the studio.

What lies behind the studio’s façade

The route begins at the Moskovskaya metro station, from where the group heads to the main building at 98 Independence Avenue. Even at the approach it becomes clear that this is a place with history. Inside, visitors are treated to a tour of workshops and pavilions where cult films were once shot. The guide explains how the studio operates today, what projects are in production, and why Belarusian cinema remains in demand.

Who will be interested

The tour format is universal: groups are small, up to 25 people, so everyone can ask questions and examine details. Families with children will appreciate the chance to show their kids how cinema is made, and for children under five the entrance is free. Adults pay 45 BYN, pensioners 40 BYN, and children from six years old 35 BYN. Payment can be made online or on site, and if you cancel two days in advance, the full amount is refunded.

Practical details

Tours are conducted in Russian on specific dates, so it’s worth checking the schedule in advance. Meeting at Moskovskaya metro station is convenient for those traveling from any part of the city. It’s important to remember: personal expenses are not included, and booking is available up until the start — but spots may fill up, so it’s best not to postpone.

Why you should go

Belarusfilm is a place where history meets modernity. Here traditions are preserved while experimentation creates new works. The tour offers a rare chance to see the everyday life of filmmakers, touch the sets, and understand how much effort goes into each minute of screen time. For those who love cinema and want to learn more about it

Over the decades of its operation, the studio has given viewers dozens of films that have become part of the cultural code: from children's fairy tales and historical dramas to documentaries and animation. Many generations have grown up on these films, and it is for this reason that visiting Belarusfilm feels like a meeting with a familiar world from childhood — only now it is possible to look at what is behind the screen. The guide tells how scripts are born, where castings take place, and how many people work on one project, while archival materials and workshops help to see the difference between eras and appreciate how filming technologies have changed. Such an excursion is not just a walk through the corridors, but an opportunity to understand why Belarusian cinema still finds its audience and what distinguishes it from the products of large foreign studios.