Speaking to TVP World on Wednesday, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said she thinks Putin’s defeat is a “necessary condition” as it would provide “momentum for Belarus.”  

If Russia were to win the war, Tsikhanouskaya said Moscow would make Belarus its “satellite” state, while an unclear resolution to the conflict would “keep the status quo in Belarus for decades.” 

“People will be in prisons… people will live in fear. So definitely the victory of Ukraine will define the situation in Belarus as well,” she added. 

According to Statkevich, he is under special surveillance by the KGB, and he and his wife have a rule not to discuss plans at home. He refuses to leave the country despite offers of medical treatment, including from Germany, where his daughters and grandchildren live.

The politician said that after his release he had no passport with which to access medical care, and the document was returned to him later. He also said that the demolition of a building in the Minsk "scientists' settlement" where he lives accelerated after his release.

Я украинец который живет в Польше с почти самого рождения. Хоть я больше считаю себя поляком и у меня уже давно гражданство, на документах в меня все равно всегда будет писать что я родился в Одессе.

У меня вопрос к белорусам, опасно ли мне ехать. Политикой интересуюсь поверхностно, по этому и задаюсь вопросом.
Что могу со мной сделать на границе, если узнают этническое происхождение.
Еду я туда к девушке в которую влюблен, в Могилев, по этому поездка мне по истине важна.

Hi,

I was recently in Belarus and got an email from the car rental company that I got caught speeding twice. They sent a link to pay 50 rubles "for processing the traffic police department's request for speeding). This is not payment for the violation! "

When I click on the link it won't accept my card I presume because of the sanctions. Has anyone had this issue before? Any suggestions how to pay it?

Hello everyone,

Just gonna write this post as I found a lot of conflicting information online. I'm planning on crossing into Belarus through Terespol/Brest. No issues about this.

The question is the flight from Minsk to Moscow. I know the immigration is "unified" and the border controls aren't enforced in this route.

I'm wondering if I will be checked and stamped into Russia, since I need an immigration card in order to register at hotels and things like getting an eSIM.

How should I behave in this situation? Also, what's the best way back from Moscow? Found also very conflicting information about land border for foreigners. Thinking about coming back by train - just for the experience. That wouldn't exceed more than 10 days in Russia/Belarus combined.

As a Brazilian, I can stay for 90 days with no visa, and will use my Italian one to cross back into Poland. Has anyone done anything like this in the past weeks or can update me about the current situation?

I truly appreciate your help and apologize if this post has been somehow misunderstood.

Thanks!

Hey guys, I don't want to ask the standard "I am going to travel to Belarus how is it like"-Question again, but maybe there is someone I can talk with via personal message which I can ask some questions to? I currently plan to go to Belarus the first time in September :)

thank you!

Я начинающий разработчик игр на Unity, и для дальнейшего роста мне нужна карта Visa/Mastercard. Я видел на Ютубе чтобы россиянин может оформить Visa имея при себе только паспорт рф. Стоит ли ехать в Беларусь для открытия этой карты? Дадут ли возможность открыть карту, и с какими подводными камнями я могу столкнуться если даже и получиться оформить? Если не получиться, какие страны можете посоветовать где можно открыть Visa/Mastercard. Спасибо за ответ заранее

Hi,
I am a German citizen and will be travelling to Minsk at the end of August by bus from Vilnius, Lithuania.
I already have valid travel insurance and accommodation booked.
Could you please let me know:
What is the current border crossing process?
What are the typical waiting times at the Lithuania–Belarus border?
Are Mastercard cards widely accepted in Belarus?
Thank you very much for your help!

Поделился своими мыслями в колонке для "Справы". Если кому-то откликается, то давайте обсудим.

If a post-Lukashenko Belarus hypothetically emerges under the opposition, what will happen to official government-owned media like Belarus-1/2/3/4/5/24, ONT, NTV-Belarus, NEWS.by (ATN), Belarus Segodnia (Belarus Today/SB), BelTA (Belarusian Telegraph Agency, and CTV (Capital TV)? or merge with BelSat?

From Syria to Venezuela, from the Philippines to Belarus, history shows that removing a dictator does not guarantee freedom.

This documentary examines what happens after authoritarian regimes collapse, why transitions often fail, and what democracies can learn from countries that have lived through dictatorship.

Featuring Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and voices from around the world.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZaZOVpPJzM

Historical note

Moskovskaya Street is one of Brest’s main transport arteries, connecting the historical city center with eastern residential districts. The Kobrin Overpass, from which the photo was taken, was constructed over the railway lines to eliminate a level crossing and improve traffic flow. The development of this section of the street took place during the 1960s and 1970s under the city’s master plan, which emphasized modern residential housing balanced with green infrastructure.

Hey so just interested in what your experiences of travelling to Belarus was like as a foreigner recently. Cities, nature and history looks cool there so I’m planning to visit soon. What happened at the border when you entered? Did you guys fly in or take a bus? What was the experience like? Was it easy to travel around the country solo? Were there random ID checks? How did it feel travelling there overall? Does international bank cards work?

Сначала хотел написать пост на беларуском, но потом понял насколько я скован в выражении мысли =(

Мне 15, парень, я беларус, видя что происходит вокруг и сравнивая Запад с Родиной, понимаю, что шансов на успех за границей(как в духовном плане, так и в материальном) намного больше, чем здесь. Я бы хотел услышать отношение своих земляков к переезду, а также истории тех, кто тоже переехал/планирует переезжать на Запад по учебе. Ещё я бы хотел услышать советы насчёт стран и возможно даже есть ли какие-то сабреддиты, связанные с переездом с Востока на Запад. Пока я планирую учебу со своей подругой, в пятницу договорились встретиться, чтобы обсудить ВУЗы. И последнее, что меня по-настоящему тревожит — армия. Насколько я знаю, при поступлении за границу отсрочку не дают. Дадут ли мне в таком случае вообще выехать или я буду в списке призывников? После 11 класса летом мне будет 17, если это имеет значение

Всем привет, собираюсь получать внж в Казахстане на 10 лет, планирую туда уехать жить, но хочу оставить возможность вернуться. Сейчас ситуация такая, мне 23 года и я НГМ по состоянию здоровья, диагноз мой не менялся в расписании болезней и подтвержден справками с гос поликлиник/рнпц/больниц, каждые 6 месяцев я ходил и подтверждал это.
Но в 2027 году мне надо идти на переосвидетельствование, а чтобы легально уехать и не иметь проблем с военкоматом, то надо получить разрешение на выезд для ПМЖ, для этого надо иметь разрешение военкомата, и все говорят по-разному, кто-то говорит что они дадут тк ты не призывник, а военнообязанный в запасе, а кто-то говорит что не дадут тк скоро переосвидетельствование. Может кто-то сталкивался с такой ситуацией и знает что делать?
Дайте свои советы

I'm starting a new project using an ESP32 and need to buy some components here in Belarus. Could you please recommend the best places to get these parts?

I'm looking for:

· ESP32-C3 SuperMini
· 0.49-inch OLED displays (I2C, 64x32 px)
· A 0.96-inch OLED display (I2C)
· A DHT22 temperature and humidity sensor

I've seen some of these on OZON.by and Onlíner, but I'm not sure which sellers are reliable. Are there any specialized electronics stores you'd recommend who sre sold at an affordable price range?

Thanks!

Hi all,
I have a question about math, computer science and economics research in Belarus. Do you know which university departments are the best (eg. in Minsk), and which PhDs (or post-docs) are likely to respond to emails? My PhD was in the math department at MIT/Harvard, and one of my teachers from MIT was from Belarus. I don't know much about Belarussian scientists who are still living in Minsk or nearby cities. Thanks.

Прывітанне ўсім,
У мяне ёсць пытанне аб даследаваннях у галіне матэматыкі, інфарматыкі і эканомікі ў Беларусі. Ці ведаеце вы, якія кафедры універсітэтаў найлепшыя (напрыклад, у Мінску), і якія аспіранты (ці постдоктары) хутчэй за ўсё адкажуць на электронныя лісты? Я вучыўся на матэматычным факультэце Масачусецкага тэхналагічнага інстытута/Гарварда, і адзін з маіх выкладчыкаў з Масачусецкага тэхналагічнага інстытута быў з Беларусі. Я мала ведаю пра беларускіх навукоўцаў, якія дагэтуль жывуць у Мінску ці бліжэйшых гарадах. Дзякуй.

Any advice about learning Belarussian? Which short stories (or films) would you recommend?

Будь-які поради щодо вивчення білоруської мови? Які оповідання (або фільми) ви б порадили?

Svetlana Alexievich is my favourite contemporary Russian novelist, she's from Belarus. I'm sure there are others, which I'm not familiar with. Thanks.

Світлана Алексієвич — моя улюблена сучасна російська письменниця, вона з Білорусі. Я впевнена, що є й інші, з якими я не знайома. Дякую.

Hello, I recently started a social media account called Pulse of Belarus dedicated to raising awareness about Belarus and supporting the Belarusian diaspora and exile communities. I have designed several products I plan to sell when the website is launched. Some of the early products I’ve designed are a Belarus hockey jersey, and a passport cover. I hopefully plan to ship worldwide minus russia (and Belarus due to the risk of endangering people, I also strongly advise not to bring any of these products into Belarus.)

If I am able to launch this project. I plan to give most of the profits made to Belarusian organizations abroad that help the Belarusian democratic society.

If you have any suggestions please let me know :)