What is Belarus known for? Potatoes, tractors, and being one of the poorest countries in Europe by total wealth. Belarus is known as the last country in Europe run by a dictator (Alexander Lukashenko). Belarus is the country with the lowest unemployment rate in Europe, and no, it is NOT part of Russia. Where to go: Minsk. Source: Flickr Minsk. ... Braslav Lake Area. Source: Flickr Braslav Lake Area. ... Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park. Source: travel Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park. ... Mir Castle. Source: Flickr Mir Castle. Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex. National Park Pripyatsky. Minsk Sea. Lida.