I mean does it really happen in real life? Have you ever heard or experienced those kind of things in school? It could be a trivial question but I’m just really curious.

(not intended to stir hate, a sincere vent, if you will) As a brown student studying here, please explain to me why : - I get called the n- word in public (I'm brown and calling me that makes no sense) -I get laughed at when I'm seen in public - I get called a savage, or someone who doesn't know anything - I get called an animal - get yelled "allahu akbar" when they see anyone wearing hijabs - gets rejected help, or cab rides sometimes because of complexion - gets followed on the streets by teenagers, video recording you and calling you names (and then not have anything done about it by bystanders?) - your students take pictures of us and laugh at us if we share a class with them. Sometimes even the teachers laugh at us. Also, making fun of someone if they can't speak russian well is not cool.

why can't people just be nice? I agree I love the kinder side of Belarus and as a country it has interesting things about it. I have met very nice people here who are helpful, kind and funny and love to know about other cultures 🤍 .The good side of Belarus is always appreciated.

But, seriously this xenophobia really gets out of hand. We are people too. Just because we don't look the same, does not mean we don't deserve to be treated normally. I wish more Belarusians would understand that.

P.s. these experiences stated were unprovoked. There's a difference between provoked and unprovoked reactions. I was minding my own business in all these cases. I can only speak about my own experiences here. This is NOT meant to hate on Belarus entirely. But racism, xenophobia is not acceptable. Thank you.

Навошта рабіць кантэнт пра Беларусь на рускай мове, калі ёсць беларуская мова і ёсць попыт на кантэнт пра Беларусь на беларускай мове?

I want to visit belarus for a few days during the temporary visa free regime, (I come from a country which doesn't exactly have ideal relations with rus/blrus). The plan is an overland crossing at Vilnius, or maybe Brest. I'd be really grateful if anyone could help with these questions:

Border crossing:

1. People say if you take euros over the border they get confiscated by the EU. Is this true? Is there a limit? Are USD OK? What happens to your confiscated euros?

2. People say your phone will probably be searched. I was planning to just buy a new smartphone a few weeks in advance, is this going to make things easier or be super suspicious?

3. Is it true the EU confiscated everything you've purchased in belarus, so I can't bring back my €2 vodka, caviar etc.

4. If/when I get "interviewed", will the guards speak any English or will it be 2 hours of getting yelled at in Russian.

5. Is it true the crossing can take 24-48 hours.

6. I have health insurance which covers all countries including belarus, but the papers are in English, German, French, Spanish, but not Russian. Problem?

7. Any other border stuff i should know about for entry and exit? Does that registration thing apply if I am spending less than 10 days in belarus? People's personal experience very welcome.

General stuff:

1. Where do I book hotels/hostels. Booking.com ain't working.

2. Do ATMs and POS machines work with foreign cards? Are ATM fees high for foreigners?

3. Will Google maps, yandex etc work or is everything jammed as hell

4. Is it easy to get a local sim card? Or should I use an airalo ESIM.

5. I speak chut chut Ruski, are people willing to help a feckless tourist and use Google translate, or am I screwed.

6. I often hitchike if it makes sense, does that work in Belarus?

7. For booking train and bus tickets, is there a good place to do that and anything to know in advance

8. Any tips on things I should definitely visit appreciated

9. Any things (aside from the obvious) i should not do to avoid problems?

Cheers guys! If anyone can answer one or two that would be nice. Also I know it's high risk, so you don't need to tell me "don't go it's dangerous". I've kinda gathered that.

На данный момент я живу в Польше, через несколько лет у меня будет призывной возраст, никаких болезней, ничего, то есть к армии я годен (к сожалению). И я не знаю что делать, с одной стороны у меня в Беларуси дед с бабушкой и другие родные, и просто не навещать их 10 лет (или сколько там), ну не очень, а с другой, отслужить 2 года и забыть как страшный сон, но, кто знает что усатому в ум придет. Что делать?

P.S. На счёт паспорта РР, его уже поздно делать, я мог его сделать когда мне было 14, щас мне 16.

Heya, im from the United States. I am writing an alternate history story for my class and i am unsure what to put for the name of Belarus, as IMO the name "Belorussia" or "White Ruthenia" sounds pretty badass for a country but I want to hear your guy's thoughts to make it the most realistic. If it helps, the current time is 1980

Гэй, я са Злучаных Штатаў. Я пішу казку па альтэрнатыўнай гісторыі для майго класа і не ведаю, што пазначыць для назвы Беларусі, бо назва "Беларусь" ці "Белая Русь" гучыць даволі кепска для краіны, але я хачу пачуць меркаванне вашага хлопца зрабіць яго максімальна рэалістычным. Калі гэта дапамагае, бягучы час - 1980 год

Hej, ja sa Zlučanych Štataŭ. JA pišu kazku pa aĺternatyŭnaj historyi dlia majho klasa i nie viedaju, što paznačyć dlia nazvy Bielarusi, bo nazva "Bielaruś" ci "Bielaja Ruś" hučyć davoli kiepska dlia krainy, alie ja chaču pačuć mierkavannie vašaha chlopca zrabić jaho maksimaĺna realistyčnym. Kali heta dapamahaje, biahučy čas - 1980 hod

I'm thinking of traveling from Turkey around March-April, espically Minsk. but I'm a little nervous. Level 4. What do you think?

So I came 2 days back and I find it weird how the Belarusians look at other races.. So like I’m an Indian (19) and most guys from there never even gave a glance.. The old people stare like they’re judging.. Is this normal that I wouldn’t have any Belarusian friends.. Cause this is traumatic. Also will learning Russian be like I’m a little part of their community at least….

Я сам смолянин, родился здесь и живу уже долгие годы, и всегда считал себя белорусом,даже разговаривал на какой-никакой трасянке. Но после одной трагедии что случилась со мной (мать скончалась от рака кожи, а московитские врачи просто напросто отказались её лечить давая язвительные комментарии)я вообще, не хочу иметь ничего общего с московитами, да и многие мои земляки тоже. Регион просто разворован и уничтожен. Когда то великий бастион великого княжества литовского и город который был "велик стеной и людьми богат" теперь просто посмешище без стен и людей.

I'm assuming you would say, "Bela-rus-yan", but I've heard people say "Bela-rush-yan". So what's the right way to say it?

Hello my Belarusian Brothers! Unfortunally i don't speak belarusian, but i hope we can speak english heh)

I was wonder how many belarusian speakers are they, bc i heard that under the dictatorship of Lukashenko, russian language takes more place then belarusian in, actually, Belarus

UPDATE

Thanks For You answers!!! Im so glad that there is many people who speak belarusian and im so glad that people understand my post talking w each other!

Жыве Беларусь!🤍❤️🤍

Я читал, что в Белорусе, люди говорят по-русски чаще чем говорят по-белорусски. Хотел знать, Белорусы часто используют ли белорусский язык в повседневной жизни или онлайн. Также существует регионы где большинство говорит по-белорусски? После провел немного времени на этом саб, кажется что Белорусский язык более популярный чем я думал.

Также, думаю это очевидно, но русский не мой родной язык. Если у вас есть совета или заметили что я сделал ошибок , скажите меня. Хочу улучшить

1. Whats the mood among Belarusians after the 2020 protests?

2. How do young people feel about the country? Are many leaving?

3. What do people feel about Russian flags popping up all over the country?

4. Is there a sense of patriotism for Belarus?

5. Are people happy or have they become depressed?

6. How has life changed in Belarus?

7. Do you support Belarusian athletes in the olympics?

Hi, I originally wanted to write this post in Ukrainian, but I didn't know how appropriate it would be so I'm writing it in English. In general, opinion on Belarus in Ukraine is very mixed. I think majority of Ukrainians think that lots of Belarussians don't support the current government, but some of us are mad because of the nation's help to russia. The question I wanted to ask is: Is it true that the majority of Belarussians doesn't support the war? What is the general altitude in Belarus?

Thank you!

It’s very clear that things will only get worse before they get better. Is there a way to flee Belarus as a refugee and seek asylum in USA with family that lives in USA? Even if not as a refugee, but is there a wait for Russians to come to USA as there has been for Ukrainians for the last couple years?

I am a high school graduate from srilanka, I wish to pursue medicine. Belarus seems like a good option, but I was wondering how’s the situation there and if it’s a good place to study medicine. I checked google as well but it would be better if I could get opinions from you guys. Thanks in advance!

Знаете ли вы это место?

I am trying to find away to get a invitation to Belarus. is it needed as a tourist? i plan on taking a train from Lithuania to Minsk getting a hotel for a afew days and then renting a car for the duration of my visit to travel and explore beautiful Belarus. Any suggestions?

I am 24 years old, a youtuber. I have over 1 million subscribers, I usually make vlog videos. I'm an American, would I be in trouble if they found out I was a youtuber, or even accidentally put me in a (system-critical?) box? If so, what could happen to me?

edit: I'm sorry, I thought it would be okay if I answered honestly. I hope I haven't upset the minds of Belarusian redditors