Thank you for speaking so highly of belarus. After many years in US, can’t be happier to move back to Minsk.

Thanks a lot for speaking so highly of Belarus!!! It's so pleasant!

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

From the heart

@FirstChurchThailand

Жыл бұрын

@@allodicventures Would you live there? Is it a cool place for a young family?

Every video of Belarus I've seen, the place is spotless.

@cryptoandzen7611

Ай бұрын

It’s true

Very interesting. It does look so clean and spacious

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

You should visit sometime....and yes Eastern European countries are underrated:-)

@trevorvardy9224

Жыл бұрын

@@allodicventures I fully agree with that. Rich in history

Great video 🙌 Minsk is nice place

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

I believe so as well. Thanks Tito!

@FirstChurchThailand

Жыл бұрын

Tito do you live there?

Yes am agree

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

You must live in Minsk:-). Thanks for watching Hani.

Greating from Belarusians

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Moving to Minsk in May:-)

Thanks for the video

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome

❤ good 👍

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

You clearly only know Belarus from a tourist perspective, but that's a good overview. Here is a bit more of insight, following your reasoning: 1- The old ladies only clean the trash to get some extra income as they struggle to make ends meet with their miserable pensions; 2- There are no homeless people in Minsk because the regime still follows the old soviet mentality: being homeless is a "felony" that needs "treatment". They are dispatched to these "asylums" that look more like prisons, where they are "treated". 3- Belarus is "safe" because it's a police State. Minsk has the biggest ratio of police presence than any other city in the world. And this is not to repress criminality. It has other more "sinister" purposes. 4- Minsk has a lot of parks because it was destroyed during the 2nd World war (about 75%). So all you see is effective Soviet planning. 5- See point 4. However many people say that it's a grey city with a lot of horrible looking buildings. It's a matter of taste 6- Yes, Belarussians are, in general, very kind. And patient. 7- Yes, Minsk is cheaper than the US. But it used to be a LOT cheaper. Not anymore. 8- Belorussian cuisine is underrated. Tasty and, for the most part, healthy. 9- Nightlife will be good or bad depending on individual objectives 20- Women in Belarus are getting sick and tired of Western middle aged men travelling there for sex tourism. Even if your goal is different, that's how you will be perceived. But, to your point, there are enough gold diggers around to squeeze a wallet dry.

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, my perspective is clearly from a tourist as I don’t live there as of now. This is only my impression after 4 visits. I’m aware of the history and politics. Also not going in blind as I lived in Prague and Warsaw. Compared to NY and SF, Minsk is paradise. I appreciate your reply, Jose.

@kittycat1050

8 ай бұрын

There is no paradise countries in the world, old people who works at average job positions suffering everywhere in the world, in the US and France and etc. I’m Belarusian and I live in uae, I prefer to live in the country with strong rules and no democracy rather than in fake democracy which leads to a social disaster and pod whatever they want, it’s a mess.

@eustaquionazare

7 ай бұрын

@@kittycat1050 You lost me with the statement "I prefer to live in the country with strong rules and no democracy". I do not discuss with dictatorship supporters and tankies.

hi sir, thank a lots for sharing such amazing reason. I love your video.

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I hope it helped with your opinion of Belarus.

Thanks for sharing ! In your opinion , What other cities are good for expats to live and meeting local women bedsides Minsk ?

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

I hear you can’t go wrong in Brest and Grodno.

@maxhope7691

Жыл бұрын

@@allodicventures Awesome, thanks for the response! I am watching your video of visiting a village with Katya right now. :P .

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

@@maxhope7691 Welcome

Brilliant update, thank you and good luck in your new chapter in Belarus! It's been a long time dream for me to visit that country as my grand dad was from there and he served in WW2... Just one silly question, how would you transfer your finances over there now days?

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Not living in Minsk yet. That will be another video coming out in the coming months. Good question though. I will let everyone know. Thanks Jelena.

@FirstChurchThailand

Жыл бұрын

@@allodicventures Hmmm 🤔 So you plan on making the move?

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

@@FirstChurchThailand very soon

Thank you for warm words about beautiful country❤️

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Anna

👍👍👍

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

:-)

Nice video. There is an Irish guy living there who does a vlog on KZread. Its call Irish Partisan. You should check it out. You could probably even catch up with him.

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I watch his videos. I wouldn’t mind having a pint with him. Thanks Jason

Great video! By the way, we don't eat draniki that often, usually it's just fried or baked potatoes :)

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Well it was coming from my perspective because I was eating out a lot and every restaurant had Draniki on the menu;-). Americans don’t eat Hamburgers everyday either;-) Thank you Pavel.

homeless cant survive so far north with -10C regularly hitting them in the winter. Thats for people who sleep tent on the street visibly. But i saw some in kiev apartments have heat radiators not just inside homes but in staircase they sometimes sleep there, poland has some in sewers where they can burn things and stay warm

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

I just moved from New Hampshire and I saw dozens of homeless people in my town. Weather is identical to Minsk. But I know what you are saying. San Francisco literally has thousands of homeless. I used to step over rows of homeless when I was walking to work. They usually had a needle by their head.

Thank you, I do like Minsk (im russian), the same here in russia💜

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

I have been to Minsk a couple of times and it’s a fantastic and quite unique city. If you like Soviet era architecture you will love it. Lovely people friendly and helpful. 😊

@allodicventures

9 ай бұрын

Yes, I agree. I’ve been living in Minsk for 3 months now. Absolutely love it. So peaceful. Thanks for watching:-)

Go there anytime. Very nice place. İ miss it everyday

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Moving on May 23:-)

Thank you for this very interesting report - it could be very useful-helpful personally for me, because i dream about trip to Minsk in the nearest feature. Greeting you from Australia.

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Happy Holidays!

Thank you for such a kind words about Minsk! Good to know that you find the city interesting. I feel it is a bit boring, but that was not always like that. About 5-10 years ago there were many events and new things, a lot was going on. Now it is all ruined and nobody knows when and how it all ends. For tourists - it may be interesting to visit and safe, even today. But if you want to move here - think twice. If you have kids, they will grow having no perspectives in life.

@allodicventures

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your compliment. I actually moved to Minsk in May and I absolutely love it. So peaceful and safe. I’m happy I made the move:-). Thank you for watching.

Great points and like you, have been to Minsk several times. Totally agree and my girlfriend is from Minsk. I live in the UK. Let us know Ed how you get on. Do you speak Russian by the way? And are you thinking of moving there permanently ?

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Don’t speak Russian but lived in Prague 3 years and Warsaw 1 year, so speak a little Czech and Polish. In the next 6 months, I have big plans for travel and more;-) Bug announcement coming soon! Thanks for watching and comment. Only been 5 months of videos so I’m hopeful I get better:-)

@mattl7668

Жыл бұрын

@@allodicventures thanks for the information. Do you have various businesses then that you can manage and operate online? In order to give you the freedom and finances to travel so much?

I have also been to Minsk. A fantastic city. It is depressing to come back to Oslo Norway to see the situation here. Good Video.

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely refreshing in Minsk

Good to hear from another American, i agree with most points you made except for the architecture comment. Ive been to Minsk many times but not since the “revolution” of 2 years ago. You mentioned spending $800 for rent in Minsk which is a lot, so i wonder what do you do there for work? I do not hear of too many expats being successful as far as getting work visas…

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

I am not living in Minsk yet. I have been 4 times so I was just sharing my knowledge of the rental market. Yes, $800 would be in a very nice apartment. Thanks for watching and more to come in Belarus. Cheers.

You mentioned the low cost of living. How are you living there as far as finances? Are you working there or maybe on a pension? I understand where you're coming from as I'm an American living in the Czech Republic.

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

I don’t actually live in Minsk now. But that will change:-). I lived in Prague for 3 and moved back to USA in 2010. Beautiful city. I will keep everyone updated and I will do more informational videos. Coming soon. Thanks for watching. Keep warm in the EU!

@krastycz1810

Жыл бұрын

@@allodicventures I'm really curious about Belarus because I have been hearing so many of the things that you mentioned and I'm intrigued by the wholesome and natural food you mentioned. I know one guy who went to Russia for a business trip before the war and he said that despite eating more, he lost weight because the food was of a higher quality!

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

@@krastycz1810 Absolutely the food is higher in quality. When I'm in the US, I have acne problem but just a week or two in Belarus it goes away. Not sure why but I think diet has a lot to do with it. Plus, it's very calm in Belarus, therefore, no stress.

@krastycz1810

Жыл бұрын

@@allodicventures You're welcome, it was a very informative video. I'm looking forward to more videos. Have a good one!

My wife comes from Minsk, so visited many times, great city!!, only problem is the leader!!, you mention murders, they still have the death penalty!!

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

So does Texas. How often do you visit? I agree. Minsk is a great city.

@DD-ql9qq

Жыл бұрын

What about your American leaders ? Did you forget Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Palestine, Vietnam...etc

Great video sir I would like to go this year to Minsk what is the best route there from the USA ?

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Take Lufthansa airlines to Vilnius and then a bus to Minsk.

@allavante4700

Жыл бұрын

@@allodicventures okay thank you sir

@allavante4700

Жыл бұрын

@@allodicventures thank you is a week enough time to see good amount of things ?

Women women women women ….

What kind of visa did you apply for? Looks like the tourist visa is only for 30 days. I’m new to traveling, I’d like to know.

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

30 day business visa. You can apply with the embassy. It’s easy.

How do you get into Belarus?

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Easiest and cheapest route is to fly to Vilnius and take the bus to Minsk.

@Eric-zb6nx

Жыл бұрын

Is it hard to get a visa for Belarus?

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Not at all. Takes about 1 week. The DC consulate is very fast. You can do it by mail.

Is it safe for an American or European to go there with the political situation. Western Govts are saying officially not to currently travel to Belarus.

@allodicventures

2 ай бұрын

It’s very safe. No crime or homeless people. The Belarusians don’t discriminate because of what country you are from. Western governments will always officially say it’s too dangerous.

@zatarawood3588

2 ай бұрын

@@allodicventures I meant in terms of the Belarusian Govt and state police potentially picking up a western tourist and using them as a political bargaining chip.

@allodicventures

2 ай бұрын

@@zatarawood3588 I do not know of one situation where an American or European that has gone to jail for political reasons. Now if you do something stupid, like beating someone up for no reason, then you can go to jail for a few years. I do know if a foreigner has 3 offenses in a 12 month period they can be deported out of Belarus. Hope this answers your question. Cheers.

@zatarawood3588

2 ай бұрын

@@allodicventures I see, thanks)

@allodicventures

2 ай бұрын

@@zatarawood3588 welcome

Interesting that you didn't mention anything about the political situation in Belarus or the fact that there's a war going on right on their doorstep, in which they are at least passively involved. I would have thought those were factors you might have considered, if only to conclude that the other ones outweighed them.

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

I leave politics out.

@matthewsmith908

Жыл бұрын

@@allodicventures ah that's convenient, I guess bringing in the fact that Belarus has a dictator brings it down a little

@1Jason

Жыл бұрын

@@matthewsmith908 No need to bring politics into everything.

@matthewsmith908

Жыл бұрын

@@1Jason no but when the country is run by a dictator thst fixes elections and forces the rerouting of flights to arrest dissenters then it's worth mentioning

@1Jason

Жыл бұрын

@@matthewsmith908 It's not worth mentioning here. You are just virtue signaling.

Yeah very very good and very wonderful place and country and people.. but are you sure that tomorrow you won't be in hazir prison for 13 years ?? (Trial with closed doors!!) No you are not..!! But if you like gambling that's ok!!!

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

Trial for what?

@griopfrew3260

Жыл бұрын

@@allodicventures for same reason as the thousands other now in hazir.. just for writing in yt!! Or they find something.. are you sure they won't?? That's a gamble... But I like Belarus very very much

@allodicventures

Жыл бұрын

@@griopfrew3260 I’m not sure you know who you are talking to.

A lot of sехuаl рrеdаtоrs like you are attracted to the eastern slavic countries. Services are quite cheap there and apartments are of acceptable quality. Looking forward to make my own tour there some time soon 🫦👩🏼

@allodicventures

7 ай бұрын

What the fuck!? You have no idea who I am. Sexual Predator? That’s ridiculous. I currently live in Minsk and I’m completely happy with my relationship. This is uncalled for. Stop.