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/r/belarus


A subreddit for all things Belarus.


Rules:

1. Relevance & language

Submissions must be relevant to Belarus and be either in Belarusian, English, or Russian.

2. Reddiquette & Reddit content policy

Respect the Reddiquette and adhere to Reddit's content policy.

3. No trolling & no disreputable sources

Don't troll or engage in bad faith. Don't post thoroughly disreputable sources.

4. No duplicates

Don't repost the same source or different sources covering the same story without expanding on it or providing any new information.

5. No editorialized titles

Use the original title of the article as the submission title and refrain from including your personal opinion. Changes for the sake of clarity, like adding text from the subtitle or the first paragraph, and word-for-word translations are permissible.


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How to pay independent contractors in Belarus?

I understand that since the war started, it's become nearly impossible to transfer money from the US/EU to Belarus?

Anyone who's found a workaround?

8 Comments
2024/11/08
08:47 UTC

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My Belorussian said something but he won’t tell me what it means!

So this morning my friend said Milashka pikmi (I tried to spell it how he said it), but he won't tell me what it means! He kept asking me to say yes or no, but I don't know what it means. Help please!!

8 Comments
2024/11/08
00:36 UTC

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The election went badly.

This is my bear which I named Belarus (or Bela). She’s disappointed in our nation because we’ve just let down our own country as well as at least 30 others. We are apologizing and planning actions for the future, mainly fundraising for Ukraine.

62 Comments
2024/11/07
20:41 UTC

5

Belarus electronic music

Hi guys,

What venues are the best in terms of electronic music in the country of potato lords ? :))

If i were to visit Ruthenia, i would definitely want to check out on what wibes the people there are moving. :)

Kind regards

9 Comments
2024/11/07
20:05 UTC

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Eastern European Pattern - новы дызайн беларускіх цішотак

Вітанкі! Ведю, што шмат хто за мяжой шукае, дзе набыць ту ці іншую рэч з беларускімі сымбалямі. Вось, калі цікава, ёсць такое.

У арнамент упісаны розныя будынкі, архітэктура Менска.

Таму, калі цікава, і вам падабаецца то у каментарах дам спасылку.

Дзякуй!

https://preview.redd.it/fof7reqc7dzd1.png?width=1600&format=png&auto=webp&s=357ae4e4f97a8fc527a5afe7bf86a7533c20b285

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4 Comments
2024/11/06
23:23 UTC

0

Трамп і Беларусь. Што адбудзецца. Для Лукашэнкі - кепскія навіны

5 Comments
2024/11/06
22:34 UTC

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Literature of Belaurs: November 2024

0 Comments
2024/11/06
16:17 UTC

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A foreigner wanting to learn about Belarus

I’ve long been interested in the history of central and eastern Europe and I think Belarus is a fascinating country. It also happens to be a country in that region which I know least about and a country I’m a little confused in trying to understand completely. I’ve also found it hard to find much information about the history, culture and politics of Belarus. Whenever I’ve searched for information about your country on discussion posts, I’ve come across many people saying many things - trouble is, almost none of them are ever Belarusians themselves. Often, after reading some of the comments made about Belarus and its people, I still come out of it none the wiser, finding myself unable to understand the current state of affairs and why Belarus is in the predicament it is in. The most common arguments I have read are as follows:

·         Belarusians feel themselves close to the Russians because of historical and cultural connections (essentially brotherly nations).

·         Belarusians prefer the Russian language (over the Belarusian language) because that is the language most Belarusians feel comfortable speaking.

·         Belarusians are suspicious of the West, because they feel it to be an alien (distinctly foreign) culture. Western values are threatening towards the Belarusian way of life. Belarusians don’t necessarily like everything about Russia, but better Russia than the West.

·         The Belarusian resistance movement represents only a minority of the Belarusian population and does not reflect the overall national mood.

·         The Belarusian economy is very closely integrated with the Russian economy, so a falling out with Russia would be a disaster for Belarus.

·         Lukashenko is a dictator and not a nice guy, but under the circumstances, he’s the best thing for Belarus, because that’s the only way Belarus can maintain its independence and not be totally consumed by either Russia or the West.

My question is, to what extent is all of the above correct? I know that this is a complex topic. Essentially, I want to know what the average Belarusian on the street thinks about the points which I’ve made above. I’m interested in learning more about your country and look forward to gaining factual information about Belarus. Any responses to my post would be most appreciated. Thank you.

45 Comments
2024/11/04
09:36 UTC

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Apartment rental in Minsk

Will be visiting Minsk for one month at December. Tried few site (realt.by ,re.kufar.by, hotels.com) and most of them asking for $1500 to $2500 per month. It is way different than back to the time while Airbnb still works in Belarus. Is that goanna be a new normal now or I am just visiting the wrong site ?

2 Comments
2024/11/04
07:07 UTC

5

Ці можна абмяняць у Беларусі парваную эўра?

Парвалася купюра 50 эўра на 15мм, куды здаць гэтую купюру каб вызначылі яе каштоўнасць і выдалі ў рублях эквівалент яе кошту?

7 Comments
2024/11/04
04:39 UTC

25

Duolingo stories in Belarusian?

On this website relating to Duolingo, there are only 4 stories available in Belarusian (from the r•ssian language), but 4 small yet amazing stories in the Belarusian language that are easy to follow along (providing you are good at r•ssian). 💚🦉🤍❤️🤍

Would anyone here like to help create more Belarusian language short stories for this website? 🥰🤍❤️🤍

https://duostories.org/by-ru

Unfortunately there is no audio with these stories, but I am extremely happy to see the Belarusian language being promoted on this website! 🥰💕🤍❤️🤍

LIVE BELARUS! Canada (my country) loves you! 🇨🇦💕🤍❤️🤍

P.S: Feel free to comment any websites below that can help foreigners on this subreddit (not just me) to be introduced more to the Belarusian language (audio, movie/show, dictionary, music, and other forms of media). 🤫😉

6 Comments
2024/11/04
02:21 UTC

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Germany Proposes Frontex Support at Poland-Belarus Border to Counter Migration Pressures

Germany’s interior minister, Nancy Faeser, has proposed deploying Frontex, the EU’s border agency, to the Poland-Belarus border. This move comes amid concerns that Belarus and Russia may be using illegal migration as a way to pressure the EU following sanctions. Faeser highlighted Poland's role in bolstering security on the EU’s external border, recognizing its efforts to reduce irregular migration. The minister's visit aimed to reinforce cooperation in managing migration and cracking down on smuggling networks. Will Frontex's involvement make a difference at this critical border?

More on the same in our article:
https://www.theworkersrights.com/germany-proposes-sending-eu-border-agency-frontex-to-poland-belarus-border/

0 Comments
2024/11/03
15:53 UTC

196

Гэта лацінка?

28 Comments
2024/11/03
12:12 UTC

91

Айсберг Беларусі

Вітаю спадарства, раблю айсберг па Беларусі, калі хто не ведае, гэта такі фармат, у якім на вяршыні самыя вядомыя рэчы, а на дне самыя не вядомыя (у гэтым выпадку я дадаў яшчэ адзін крытэрый - сумнасць, цёмнасць, напрыклад па гэтаму крытэрыю Дэрлівангер, пра якога ўсе ведаюць апынуўся ў самым нізе). Патрэбна не вялікая дапамога, напішыце малавядомыя факты, гістарычныя падзеі, міфы, якія маюць адносіны да Беларусі, толькі так, каб можна было нагугліць іх. Вось зверху тое, што атрымалася зараз з галавы. Калі зараблю, планую зрабіць пераклады на Беларускую кірылічную наркамаўку і на англійскую мовы.

29 Comments
2024/11/02
17:10 UTC

5

Why use subway tokens in Minsk?

My friends in Minsk use subway tokens, which often get misplaced in their bag.

I use a metro card and load it with cash every month or two.

When I ask why my friends don’t use the metro card I can’t seem to get a clear answer.

Is there some benefit to using subway tokens? Is it cheaper than the metro card?

10 Comments
2024/11/02
12:57 UTC

0

Traveling with computer

Hello, I’m moving from USA to Belarus for a year and I want to bring my computer with monitors and other electronics(worth about 4K dollars in total) am I risking everything being confiscated?(computer is not assembled, everything is in different boxes)

34 Comments
2024/11/02
06:34 UTC

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I apologise if the question is offensive: why are belorussian so chubby ?

I often watch belorussian content on different spheres of life and I noticed that Belorussians is chubbier than ukranians or russians. Is it true or is it just my imaginary ?

8 Comments
2024/11/01
11:02 UTC

0

vilnius to minsk

I want to travel from Lithuanaia to Minsk in December. I intend to fly from the UK to Vilnius then get a bus.

Does anyone know if there is likely to be a problem with the bus service(s)? eg any future plans to close the border etc.

Any suggestions on a bus company.

Thanks for any help.

37 Comments
2024/10/30
20:29 UTC

3

Reshipping company from Belarus

Hi guys ! Do you know any company that reship packages from Belarus to Poland. So that I can order a package toa warehouse in Belarus and then they send the package to me in Poland ?

2 Comments
2024/10/30
16:46 UTC

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Favorite movie by european country: Belarus - which one won?

2 Comments
2024/10/30
15:02 UTC

3

Sending food internationally

Heyy, sorry for english,

I wanna send food to my friend in belarus What delivery services work over there? I tried uber eats and globo, but it didnt work; and it wont let me create an account in yandex cuz of my phone number

I am in Puerto Rico, and am 80% sure he is in Minsk

Спасибо

1 Comment
2024/10/30
12:20 UTC

0

How did it happen that Belarus is now called Belarus? Why is Belarus called Belarus and not Lithuania or Greater Lithuania?

.....

27 Comments
2024/10/29
20:30 UTC

0

Vilinus to Minsk

Hello friends!

I am having trouble finding information online on the trains that run to Minsk from Vilinus, Lithuania. Are there options to take a train? either a night train (preffered) or a train of some sort.

Appriciate the help guys!

29 Comments
2024/10/29
19:10 UTC

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Can you freeze machenka and reheat it later

Posting on a alt account incase I said a war crime but some times I crave it bad and don't have time to make it

Also any more good soup recommendations? (Belarusian soups)

14 Comments
2024/10/29
14:52 UTC

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Favorite movie by european country: Belarus

1 Comment
2024/10/29
13:22 UTC

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