B for Belarus #12 (January 15, 2020) expert talk about Belarus with Vladimir Baranich and Yaroslav Romanchuk
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Consumer basket in Belarus – Prices 💰
Prices are averaged for convenience.
Equivalent of local currency (Belarusian Ruble) is given in US dollars since traditionally it is the main measure of value – both officially and unofficially.
Belarus women as the greatest asset 🎥
We here at ExpAt.by are being repeatedly asked how Belarus could be of interest for international visitors. What Belarus is famous for or what can offer to motivate someone to come here?
Belarus through the eyes of an Irishman 🎥
A collection of videos about Belarus on the Youtube channel Irish Partizan by Niall Doherty, Irish living in Minsk.
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Obtaining a permit for permanent residence in the Republic of Belarus
Obtaining a permit for permanent residence in the Republic of Belarus will provide foreign citizens and stateless persons enjoy the rights and freedoms as citizens of the Republic of Belarus (socio-economic rights, the implementation of labor, business and other activities, property and personal rights, right to health, education).
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Dangers of wrong driving in Belarus
An international visitor to Belarus has to be aware of laws and rules about driving and possible punishment for the wrongdoings.
Making barbecue in Belarusian woods – basic rules
If you go to the forest in Belarus follow simple rules to avoid trouble.
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Belarusians law abiding people? What “rule of law” looks like in Belarus 🎙
B for Belarus #11 (2019-12-18) expert talk about Belarus with Vladimir Baranich and Yaroslav Romanchuk
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Power of worship – 956 kW for Dedushka Frost in Minsk 📷
After Soviet communists abolished God and replaced Christmas with a New Year, this is a major holiday in mostly (by culture and superstition) ‘Christian’ Orthodox Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. In spite of mass revival of that religion, old Soviet worship of Dedushka Frost (who replaced Saint Nicholas) remains unshaken and much stronger than en-masse proclaimed faith: Orthodox Christmas is on 7th of January, and it is preceded by the most strict Nativity Fasting, while the New Year has always been (since the Soviet times) big time Feasting. In spite of no frost and no snow, Dedushka Frost is being made happy with bountiful New Year offerings.
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Meet the big beasts of Belarus – The Financial Times about Belarus
Belarus doesn’t feature on many bucket lists. Often subtitled “Europe’s last dictatorship”, it has changed less than its neighbours since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The state has maintained control of key industries, as well as owning all the land, all the collective farming and many of the hotels, the restaurants and the cafés.
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