How I Ended Up In Belarus - My Story
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- By Popular demand here is my story about leaving Australia to live in Belarus.
How the F did I end up living in a small little hidden country called Belarus?
The answer is not straight forward hence the 25 minute video hahaha.
Yep, Covid played a big role here, but it is not so simple...
I hope you enjoy hearing my personal story...
#minsk
#belarus
#livinginbelarus
Very interesting story for me as I am probably your polar opposite - Born in Russia, Female, and have been living in Australia for almost 5 years (including through COVID). All of those feelings you've described - being locked up, feeling like you'd pay anything to get out of your country - I've felt it, but exactly at the opposite side of the world where you wanted to escape TO! I had to jump through so many hoops and go through so much pain to be able to live in Australia that seeing your story made me feel nothing but irony.
However. After almost 5 years, I decided on my own accord to leave Australia (even though I didn't have to) because of....*drum roll* THE MEN.
Coming from a very similar background as you probably found the belarusian girls to be, I couldn't help but see that Australian men are the most unserious, committment-phobic people I have ever met. And as someone who places a high value on marriage and having children, facing time and time again the average Aussie guy saying "oh i'm never getting married. Why the hell would you want children?" I realized that as much as I loved the country, if I ever wanted to have a family, staying in Australia it wouldn't happen.
Just thought it would be interesting to share a story from the flip side of the coin.
Thank you for sharing). It is indeed the cultural deterioration that the west hides so well)
Australian men lose EVERYTHING on divorce, they don't want to get married anymore, particularly to foreign women.
But it looks the same for guys from rich countries, to be caught by gold diggers. We have to learn about relationships not change countries to pick up poor women.
Wait until you meet some Americans
Wow Minsk is suuuuper clean! And it looks like nothing is vandalised
The people of Belarus are the best. Belarus hasn't suffered from mass "tourism" the way the rest of the west has. Belarus is still European. Not a mass conglomerate of trash from other continents.
Your story is fascinating. I studied economics and industrial and civil engineering in Belarus. Several years ago I wanted to move to Australia. There were no political or economical reasons, I just wanted to live by the ocean for a while (a childhood dream). I visited Melbourne (my relatives live there), Sydney and Adelaide. My choise felt on Adelaide. I agreed the terms of a contract with the University of Adelaide. After the documents came from the university, I was denied a working visa 2 times. And so my little dream ended. It seemed to me the consulate did not like that I wanted to take my wife and children with me, apparently they decided that I would stay. But I didn’t have such an intention, my parents stayed at Belarus, and I'm their only child just couldn't leave them alone without my help in future. I wish you GOOD LUCK in your journey and hope you get what you want. Be who you are and you be OK.
Thank you for sharing your story)
Hire a migration lawyer, much higher chance of getting in.
Thank you for the interesting subject. I'm Canadian and have visited Europe many times including Belarus. I love Belarus but I believe Canada is a better country compared to others worldwide. The issue with Europe is the depression among young people. Most of the people I've met in Europe are nice but not willing to help anyone unless they must!, and they look desperate and hopeless. They don't seem to be highly motivated to making changes in their lives or getting seriously involved in businesses. They seem to like a very basic life and instead of building it, just dream about it. Maybe because I'm Canadian and in Canada we treat and help strangers as our own friends and are more motivated when it comes to new businesses and opportunities! However, we should mention that one of the biggest issues we have in the west is the new globalization movement which is fortunately rejected by Belarus, so far.
I am Canadian and live in Europe. I think you are using a 1 dimensional Canadian type view to judge Europe. There is more to life than what you are calling Canadian 'success'.
@@edwin-to9hr great point
I’ve been living here since April 2021 (previously only a month in 2020, left in 2021 briefly but back now).
You’re bang on about the women and how western ways absolutely do not work (nor should they). My fiancé (Belarusian) is the smartest woman I’ve ever met and has more morals, family values than anyone I’ve ever been with.
You’re also bang on about the culture and sense of togetherness.
Final point, it’s very clean! I’m a Canadian living in Minsk.
@@AusValue I felt it was the opposite. I met her in Minsk but she was not desperate and I definitely had to work and show intelligence. Also if she felt any pressure that I was only looking for “one thing” she would have left immediately. Honest, smart and sincere conversations were key and she didn’t have any red flags in terms of forcing me to pay for anything. In reality, if I tried to buy her love, again, her alarms would go off as my intensions were not sincerely of getting to know her better and she would have walked. The friends/communication first is definitely true.
@@codeyoga6939 truly glad for you
@@AusValue its all in their mind, think about it.
Interesting story! Audio is great 👍🏼
I got here for the exactly for the opposite reason. Got married and we were living in India. Covid happens and India go into lock down, had a factory so had extreme loss during that period. Wife was in Belarus with son and all my in laws and wife got covid and got hospitalized. Had no other option but to come here to look after my son and then stayed here. Now planning to start my business here as it took quite a time to figure out what business can invest in and it don't go under in little time.
if you don't mind me asking, how did you meet) ?
@@gualtieri6058 well i was a medical student in russia and there i met her. we met online after more than a decade and had an instant connection and then got married in 2018.
@@rohit142005 thank you! I wish you and your family all the best!
@@gualtieri6058 thanks.
Great video and thank you for sharing your backstory and your experiences in Belarus.
I have been to Minsk several times and the more I see your videos the more appealing it is to at least live and try life in Belarus.
I am likely to be there in the winter time to see my girlfriend there who lives in Minsk so if you are around, would be great to have a coffee or a beer
Welcome to the club. As an expat Melbournian (also studied economics) who has been in Europe the last 20 years try to enjoy the ride for as long as you can. Personally, I just felt something was missing in Melbourne and I could not put my finger on it. In many ways I felt more at home in Europe (and the girls were not only hot but seamed more approachable). I am enjoying your channel and can relate to many of your experiences. In your situation I think that there would be many universities across Europe who would be keen on your services. At least here in Prague;-).
Fascinating story, you end up in Belarus by accident. A normal girl in Belarus is pretty conservative, it takes a long time to develop a relationship. The divorce rate there is one of the highest in the world. I have a friend who has been there for many years, seen a lots of girls, but he left there
The divorce rate is just as high as in the western world. If the chemistry is there, compatibility, loving each other for who they are, then success and happiness can be achieved. That goes for anywhere
I know that place in Minsk very well because is an office for wedding there it is called Dom Brakosochetaniya Mingorispolkoma
Great video. I Lol'd at the Georgia Conundrum because i had planned to move there but couldn't leave my country unless i had a "reason" to like you as well (My business didnt translate into a visa). After watching you'rs and a couple of other Belarussian YTbers im seriously considering Belarus as an option.
I SMILE WHEN I WATCH
U GIVE US FRANK STORY ,THKS
Nice vid. Thx for sharing your personal expirience. 👍
It's really great that you've shared private life experience. Belarus is in my radar to visit and live in the future after my retirement due to It's clean and cheap especially cheap property. Secondly, I don't like to forget my Russian language which I spent for 7 years in Russia from 1990 till 1997 as student . Sir, if you like to live in Southasean country and still want to work, let's try to visit Cambodia of because one of my Australian friend who comes from Melbourne too, she's working as English teacher and she's really good for living in Cambodia at current stage.
I am from Germany I appreciate your help video.i am in Belarus the people are great 👍 chicas are beautiful 😍
Enjoy your stay in Belarus. It depends on what man looking for - 1 night stand or long term relationship / marriage. Search 1st group in disco clubs, resto , 2 nd group in a library or park, store , sport events. Good luck
Facts. Cheers from Texas.
Try the UK especially up north the future mummies are waiting for you +cost of life is the same as Minsk in county Durham..
Thanks for sharing your experiences and insights. I live in shithole Denmark and have been looking east for some years, but have never actually made the move. Should i decide, Belarus would be my first choice. The EU countries are degrading badly, from my point of view they are descending into another version of communism - everything state controlled and subsidized. Cheers
I understand you but, pls. be carefully with Belarus: everything is state controlled here and just do not be fooled by the cleanliness of streets
I am in a process for trp need some info. What economical activities can be performed while living with TRP based on property?
Nice story mate👍😉
agree im a single woman and most of my friends marriages are not positive, very sad indeed!!
Great vid! So you are planning to stay for the winter?
Thank you! No firm plans right now. I intend to research more deeply about the situation in other countries this week and decide then
Good story telling …I’m sixty and your a bit naive for this old school greek …I married a Ukrainian so I had the whole catastrophe but you’ve made a good decision as long as you don’t let the genie out of the bottle by bringing her to the west
Thanks for sharing your story. Do you mind sharing the name of the University that gave you a letter of invitation to study Russian in Minsk? Need to help a friend come there
How did you go about moving your money over from Australia or accessing your money in Australia
Wow Australian law is like back in the 80s when I first practiced law. No joint custody.? Shared custody.
Thank you for sharing, I was really impressed by your story. Can you share the name of the university and any helpful information on how to proceed with such a language visa ?
@@MinskGuide true.
While on TRP based on property? Can any Govt. benefits be applied for?
Sir come to Pakistan tour
Can I attend your wedding??
Interesting video.
Belarus is a great place to work!
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Out of interest what kind of business you doing online? I'm kind of looking for ideas myself.
Everything is driven from UA-cam channels. Although given algo changes this is becoming an all or nothing place
Great video. What's the marriage laws like in Belarus? Do men get divorce graped like in the west? Is there a culture of good family values there?
Slightly better laws here but it is a post feminist society. The family values thing is mixed.
Belarus 🤠👍🏼 very good choice 👍🏻
Instead of your face on the screen, how about showing us the sights while you walk.
Spent a week there last year and can't stop thinking about it. I would like to try living there.
Now all I need to do is figure out how to get the 6 month visa and how much money I need per month to live.
I'm a teacher so I guess I'll start teaching online to make even 20-25 dollars and hour. That isn't bad money in Minsk.
@@MinskGuide thanks for your reply, my friend. I appreciate your help. Is it still realistic for a foreigner (Israeli) to enter Belarus ?
@@aviadd843 You better stay in Israel
@@aviadd843 н%хуй тебе тут делать, ваши израильтяне разворачивали в аэропорту белорусов с туристическими турами без всяких объяснений.
Living here for about 1.5 year. Would be nice to chat on a coffee.
How has your experience been?
הופתעתי: לא הרבה ישראלים גרים בבלרוס. בדרך כלל היו באים לבילויים שהיו טיסות ישירות
@@alexeynnk9443 יש לדעתי לפחות כמה עשרות אם לא יותר. אני גר ליד הגלריה אם מתישהו בא לך קפה
תודה על ההזמנה אבל אני עדיין "מתבשל" בארץ. בהצלחה בדרכך.
holy crap you have thought of this! I live and learn, cause when I look up Aussies on the old Wiki, it clearly says that: "Aussies just do shit!" Bring a pint and never start war with them!
I am curious about the financial situation with living in such a country. Can you get decent money there or if you earn little more than average you can live a decent life and do not need to care about that in Australia you would earn much more?
It all depends on your abilities :) There are people who own mansions worth $ 4 million, and there are people who live in a state hostel :) But you will feel good even if you earn $500.
I am in same situation like you min 2:10 .
I realise how empty is west culture and i need children.
How do you make money in Belarus? There are no jobs
Influenced by Americans ?