Russian asked to recommend a Belarusian city for relocation. Belarusians advised Smolensk
"Why do you need to come here? To populate Belarus with Russians and say that's how it always was?" "Well, here we go, rats from a sinking ship?)"
Smolensk. Photo: sokroma.ru
"Is there anyone here who moved from Russia to live in Belarus? Which cities can you recommend where there is developed private infrastructure: kindergarten, school, swimming pools and various sections?" - asked for advice a resident of Russia, who advertises himself as an internet marketer.
Seemingly, an ordinary question in Threads caused a flurry of negative reactions from Belarusians.
"Why do you need to come here? Russia is a big country, and everyone envies you! Or do Russians have some plan? To populate Belarus with Russians and say that's how it always was?" - noted one user. And his comment was supported by more than 500 other readers.
"Go to Tyumen, to Krasnoyarsk... What's so special for you here?" - advised another. His comment received almost 300 likes.
"You don't need to come to Belarus, we don't expect you," - honestly stated another.
Someone sarcastically added:
"I highly recommend the Belarusian city of Smolensk."
Another advised to pay attention to a different city in Russia:
"To Belgorod. Even the beginning is like in Belarus."
Another commentator emphasized:
"No need. You have many cities with infrastructure in Russia. Syzran, Chelyabinsk, Belgorod, Sochi, Vladivostok. Live at home. There you have the Russian world, and it smells of Russia."
"And why come here? Russia has almost all climatic zones and time zones. To any taste and color. What's the problem finding a good city for yourself? What exactly is not satisfactory?" - another user inquired.
Someone made more far-reaching conclusions:
"Well, here we go, rats from a sinking ship?)"
Another inquired:
"Will you respect and learn the Belarusian language?"
Another user simply listed cities, most of which are located in radiation-affected regions:
"Lepel, Astravets, Brahin, Khoiniki, Chachersk, Yelsk, Loyew, Mahilyow, Vitsyebsk."
People understood the hidden meaning and began to supplement the list:
"Just not to Lepel, please:)"
"Zhabinka is missing)"
"One should go to Stolin, you'll develop it."
"One needs to raise small towns. Petrykaw, for example."
"Plyeshchanitsy."
"You can also add the very underrated Sharkawshchyna, Dubrowna, Drybin."
Someone tried to scare with realities:
"There are no private schools and kindergartens in Belarus... Swimming pools and so on - only in big cities. The child will be obliged to learn Belarusian, and you - to give your fingerprints:)))"
Someone more diplomatically explained why one should not move:
"You shouldn't come here to us, the standard of living here is lower than yours."
"Without official employment, you have nothing to do in Belarus, and with a salary like in Belarus, you will be surviving. So, if that doesn't scare you - come."
"Soon nothing private will remain in Belarus, you shouldn't move here. Live at home and use your private structures."
"Mikita, you have such a beautiful photo on your profile picture, such a background, it's wonderful, we won't get that here, stay home..." - wrote another.
"That's from Belarus," - the author replied.
"No cities anymore. One should have moved to Belarus between 2011 and 2019. And after 2019, one should move *from* Belarus," - sadly noted another commentator.
However, there were also those who tried to reduce the degree of negativity:
"Minsk, Hrodna. And don't listen to certain individuals - they themselves, as a rule, don't write from Belarus and are angry at the whole world. We welcome all normal people!"
"I don't believe that these are native Belarusians answering, I'm ashamed of my compatriots. Is it possible to insult like that? Come, it's good here, and there's everything in the shops."
"Unfortunately, there are significantly more ignorant people than private kindergartens and schools, but not the majority, fortunately. If not Minsk, then I would advise considering Hrodna: a very comfortable, cozy, and green city. We will be glad to see you here."
At the same time, some delicately drew attention to the actual state of affairs:
"Damn, Belarusians, why are you so angry and aggressive? Author, if you go to live in Belarus with a Moscow salary, you can start with Minsk or its suburbs if life in the private sector appeals to you. If the work is not remote, then you need to find your direction in work, whether you will be in demand. With work, especially not in the capital or regional centers, the situation is not so rosy. Infrastructure in the capital, regional, and in many ways even district cities is quite developed, there's definitely something to keep children busy."
Others gave more specific advice:
"Any city, but not Minsk. I just don't want Minsk to grow) Consider Brest or Hrodna. Brest is further south, it's always a couple of degrees warmer there. A calm, quiet city, but it has everything..."
"If not Minsk, then Hrodna or Brest. Hrodna was well-preserved during the war, a beautiful center. Brest is a warm (climate-wise) and active city."
"Depends on what you're looking for. The most hospitable people are in Pinsk region, Pinsk - those are Polesians. If for work, then Minsk. Hrodna - provincial luxury. The north of the country - wonderful nature and quiet..."
There were also those who shared their experience.
Both positive:
"I moved last year from Voronezh to Minsk! I really like the city, moved because it initially caught my eye) Everything here suits me) I found a job on the spot, I like the infrastructure! I train in the pool, found a great swimming school, there are many schools here for both adults and children."
"Hrodna is the most beautiful city. Very compact and cozy. There are enough sections. Kindergartens, schools, swimming pools are available. There are schools with a swimming pool. About private ones, I don't know, there are many very good public ones. We've been to two kindergartens with three children - everything was excellent everywhere: food, education, and staff. Only positive reviews. Our children's educators were wonderful."
"Yes, we are from St. Petersburg to Homel. My husband is a native St. Petersburger. He loves Belarus very much, and liked Homel more than Minsk. If you have children, it's ideal. We live near the Ice Palace."
And not very optimistic:
"I moved, but I regret it, so think first."
"There are almost no private kindergartens and schools in Belarus. Swimming pools and sections - all this is well developed."
"Minsk is the most expensive city. If you have passive income or a demanded specialty, then you can go to Minsk. If not, then you shouldn't go to Minsk. You will work for rent and food. In general, there is little work in Belarus and salaries are 2 times lower. Homel is second in Belarus, but now it's also getting more expensive and it's an over-dense city. Mazyr - 150 thousand people, still cheap, southern, warmer, sunnier and more spacious. I would move to Mazyr. Of the big ones - the cheapest and with the best climate. The pace of life in Belarus is slower, more measured."
"If you don't have official employment and a residence permit, but you plan to pay taxes, it will be difficult. Clarify everything immediately."
"There are no private kindergartens and schools in the St. Petersburg or Moscow sense. If the level there was above average, even in Minsk it will be difficult to settle in and get used to. Let alone in regional cities. Swimming pools and sections exist, but logistics with some will be a f***ing mess. Infrastructure really only exists in the capital."
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