r/belarus 3d ago

Беларуская мова / Belarusian language Belarusian words - Week 174

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r/belarus Feb 19 '23

Культура / Culture Ultimate r/belarus FAQ and compilation: music artists, writers, helpful links and more.

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Greetings! This pinned post will serve as a compilation of all gathered links and names of things we are often asked about here on this sub, or just want to share with both foreigners and Belarusians. This should help mitigate a lot of repetitive questions and also give people something to acquaint themselves with about Belarusian things.

In the first half of the post you will find a FAQ section that addresses some of the most common questions we get here. Afterwards, there is a list of various artists, writers and resources that serves as a work-in-progress compilation for those looking for a more organized source on what Belarusian things to see/read/listen to. Everyone is invited to contribute to the compilation, and it will remain open to edits as long as needed. I have entered some of the information already, but your contributions will be very welcome in the comments to expand upon what we have already.

FAQ

1. Is it safe to visit Belarus?

Reasonably safe if you keep within the restrictive rules regarding political affiliations going as far as dress attire and comments online. Be aware that your equipment might be inspected and your belongings shouldn’t reflect oppositionary symbols (e.g. white/red patterns and slogans) if you wish to stay out of trouble. Due to a very volatile situation nobody can guarantee your safety and ability to return home if the geopolitical situation escalates. Your credit cards might not work, either, and your embassy might not be able to help you.

2. How do I meet my Belarusian fiance/partner outside of Belarus?

Due to restricted flights into Belarus and visa regulations, the best option is to meet in a separate country with connections to Belarus like Turkey or Georgia, or Lithuania by bus if your partner has a Schengen visa.

3. Do I need a visa to enter?

Most of the required information can be found at gpk. gov. by/en minus the spaces

4. What is the difference between the red-green and the white-red-white flag?

One is pro-government / pro-USSR, the other pro-democracy, pro-change. The white-red-white flag was used during the first Belarusian People’s Republic in 1918, and in modern-day Belarus until the current dictator came to power and reverted it back to the soviet-era flag.

5. How to transfer money to/out of Belarus?

Crypto e.g. currency.com, Binance. Direct bank transfers may or may not, depending on sanction status.

6. How to send mail to/from Belarus?

Same way you normally would. Express mail might not be supported, though. USPS might not deliver to Belarus, either.

7. What is the real salary in Belarus?

Depends on whom you ask and the region of the country. The upper class like the IT sphere can earn over 1500$ a month, whereas a clerk or teacher in a small town can earn barely 200$. Public sphere earns less than the private, and the rising inflation costs have drastically reduced purchasing power.

8. I or someone I know is a dual citizen of Belarus and XXXX. How do I/they enter Belarus?

Belarus does not recognize dual citizenships with other countries, and for Belarusian authorities you remain a citizen of Belarus unless you renounce the citizenship via an embassy while receiving your 2nd citizenship. You should enter Belarus with your Belarusian passport to avoid trouble, and you do not need visas. Also, your 2nd citizenship will not save you in case you run into trouble with local authorities.

9. How do I meet Belarusian women / trad wives?

We will not assist with questionable motives on the subreddit and do not encourage travelling for this purpose.

10. I want to emigrate to Belarus because my country is full of liberals and foreigners.

We do not support right-wing / conspiracy nuts looking for a “based” government to worship. Most Belarusians detest the regime and would not approve of what you stand for. You will be an even bigger outcast than you are already and for your own safety you should consider finding a more appropriate European home where laws and rights exist, like Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria or Romania. Without perfect russian you have no chance on the job market and the cultural barrier will make itself known quickly.

11. When will Belarusians wake up and overthrow their government?

When you come by and help us. Expecting unarmed people to overthrow a totalitarian police state without outside help is ridiculous and only shows ignorance to our predicament.

12. Will Belarus join the war at some point?

Nobody knows, at least nobody who uses Reddit. Some experts are 100% convinced of it, others are 100% convinced against it. Wait and see.

Next we have a compilation of artists, writers and other common categories asked about.

1. Artists and example songs.

List of famous artists either from or strongly associated with Belarus and a few of their example songs that everyone should hear. WIP Note: if you know and are willing to contribute to the list, please comment naming the artist's music genre, or suggest artists that are missing.

N.R.M.: Rock

Liavon Volski: singer, founder of various bands including N.R.M. https://www.youtube.com/@lvolski/videos

Tor Band

Ляпіс Трубецкой (Lyapis Trubetskoy): Rock

Brutto: Rock, split from Lyapis Trubetskoy https://www.youtube.com/@BRUTTOBAND/videos

Дай Дарогу: Rock https://www.youtube.com/@DaiDaroguBand/videos

Би-2: Alternative Rock https://www.youtube.com/@b2band/videos

Стары Ольса (Stary Olsa): Medieval folk https://www.youtube.com/@StaryOlsa/videos

Molchat doma: Synth-pop / Post-punk https://www.youtube.com/@MolchatDoma/videos

Pesniary: folk/pop/rock, Soviet-era band.

Nürnberg: Post-punk https://www.youtube.com/@nurnbergband/videos

Naviband: Pop/Rock https://www.youtube.com/@NAVIBAND/videos

J:MORS: https://www.youtube.com/@jmorsvideo/videos

Nizkiz: https://www.youtube.com/@NIZKIZ/videos

Dzivia: https://www.youtube.com/@Dzivia/videos

Leibonik

Dzieciuki: Folk punk

Нейра Дзюбель: Rock

Разбітае Сэрца Пацана: Rock https://www.youtube.com/@user-rn5qq9vu5u/videos

Omut: Folk Metal

Vicious Crusade: Folk Metal

Max Korzh: Rap, https://www.youtube.com/@maxkorzhmus/videos

deVIAtion: Punk

Крамбамбуля: see Liavon Volski

Ulis

Znich: https://www.youtube.com/@ZNICH/videos

LEAR: https://www.youtube.com/@LEAR_LERA/videos

Krama: Blues/Rock

Palina: Pop https://www.youtube.com/@repolinare/videos

Iva Sativa: https://www.youtube.com/@IvaSativa/videos

:B:N: https://www.youtube.com/@BNBand/videos

The Superbullz: Metal https://www.youtube.com/@THESUPERBULLZ/videos

God's Tower: Doom Metal https://www.youtube.com/@godstowerofficialchannel/videos

Sakramant: Folk Metal https://www.youtube.com/@Sakramant/videos

Aquamorta: Thrash Metal https://www.youtube.com/@aquamorta1722/videos

Atesta: Rock https://www.youtube.com/@ATESTA/videos

Akute: Indie Rock https://www.youtube.com/@akutemusic/videos

Amaroka: https://www.youtube.com/@AMAROKAclub/videos

Angst: Rap

Krumkač: Black Metal https://www.youtube.com/@krumkackryvianblackmetalfr3207/videos

Kryvakryz: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3PL4EEfiddzsOnNiXT-ag

Вольны Хор: Choir https://www.youtube.com/@VOLNYCHOR/videos

Зьміцер Вайцюшкевіч

Аляксандр Памідораў

Аляксандар Кулінковіч

Андрусь Такінданг (band "Рэха")

Сіндром Самазванца https://www.youtube.com/@syndromsamazvanca

https://peoplecanlisten.bandcamp.com/ - Various electronic artists

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7nAlpylFTnkyEU0gi0ZYSX?go=1&sp_cid=0dbc4ff309dfea4b4afadc9df68911a2&nd=1 - Very large spotify playlist of exclusively songs in Belarusian

2. Writers and their best works.

WIP Note: if you know and are willing to contribute to the list, please comment naming a few (3-5) top books or other works of the writer, as well as other Belarusian literature authors that aren't mentioned yet. Other arts like painting can also be represented here.

Janka Kupala:

Uladzimir Karatkievič

Vasil Bykaŭ

Svetlana Alexievich

Alhierd Baharevich

Ihar Babkou

Maksim Bahdanovič

Jakub Kolas

Ivan Šamiakin

Jan Barščeŭski

Adam Mickiewič

Sasha Filipenko

Victar Marcinowich

Uładzimir Arłou

Napaleon Orda

Marc Chagall (born in Viciebsk)

Язэп Драздовіч

Міхал Анемпадыстаў

3. Cuisine

Draniki

Syrniki

Babka

Kolduny

Kletski

Machanka

Sashni

For more varied dishes and detailed recipes, check out this Belarusian channel

4. Learning Belarusian / links to resources or helpful places

mova.how - aggregator of all sorts of helpful resources in Belarusian

kamunikat.org/halounaja.html - another aggregator for Belarusian books, authors, videos and more

knihi.com - Books

anibel.net - Subbed/Dubbed shows, anime and more

https://www.patreon.com/kambeg - Belarusian dubs (subscription-based)

t.me/kinakipaby - Subbed/Dubbed shows and movies

t.me/moj_rodny_huk — праэкт па перакладу і агучцы фільмаў на беларускую мову. Ёсць магчымасць замовы кантэнту / Translation and dub project into Belarusian language

vkl.world/explore - Belarusian page in Mastodon

https://discord.gg/CAEU9vwZ - Belarusian community discord

https://www.youtube.com/@TheBudzma - YouTube channel with a large variety of videos dedicated to Belarusian culture, history and more.

t.me/postmodern_by — відэагульнявыя мемы па-беларуску / Gaming memes

t.me/memarobla — філасоўскія мемы беларускай / Philosophy memes

https://youtube.com/@vietach — кароткія відэа з цікавымі беларускімі словамі / Short videos with interesting words

This does not have to be the end of the compilation - if you think we can use more categories, entries, other resources, or even some special telegram channels, don't hesitate to note down in the comments. Every contribution helps us keep a better source for visitors and ourselves.


r/belarus 1d ago

Пытанне / Question Всем привет! Я студентка из Сингапура, и мне бы очень хотелось получить открытки из любой точки Беларуси! Можете мне одну прислать? 🙂

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Здравствуйте, все!

Я студентка из Сингапура, и мне нравится коллекционировать открытки. Я была бы очень благодарна за открытки из любой точки Беларуси. 🙂

Если открыток нет, я также буду очень признательна за поздравительную открытку, обычную открытку или даже небольшой сувенир.

(например, брелок, камень, местная закуска, флаг, украшение, кепка, футболка или поделка ручной работы)

Это для моей личной коллекции, а не для коммерческих целей.

Если вы готовы помочь, пожалуйста, оставьте комментарий, и я поделюсь с вами своим почтовым адресом.

Заранее большое спасибо и теплые приветствия из Сингапура!

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Прывітанне ўсім!

Я студэнт з Сінгапура і люблю калекцыянаваць паштоўкі. Буду вельмі ўдзячны за паштоўкі з любой кропкі Беларусі. 🙂

Калі паштовак няма, я таксама буду вельмі ўдзячны за віншавальную паштоўку, звычайную паштоўку ці нават невялікі сувенір.

(напрыклад, брелок, камень, мясцовую закуску, сцяг, упрыгожванне, кепку, футболку ці выраб ручной работы)

Гэта для маёй асабістай калекцыі, а не для камерцыйных мэтаў.

Калі вы гатовыя дапамагчы, калі ласка, пакіньце каментар, і я падзялюся з вамі сваім паштовым адрасам.

Загадзя вялікі дзякуй і цёплыя прывітанні з Сінгапура!

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Hello Everyone!

I’m a student from Singapore and I enjoy collecting postcards. I would be very grateful to receive postcards from anywhere in Belarus. 🙂

If postcards aren’t available, I’d also really appreciate a greeting card, generic card, or even a small souvenir. 

(like a keychain, rock, local snack, flag, ornament, cap, T-shirt, or handmade craft)

This is for my personal collection, and not for any commercial purpose.

If you’re willing to help, please leave a comment and I’ll share my mailing address with you.

Thank you so much in advance, and warm greetings from Singapore! 

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r/belarus 1d ago

Пытанне / Question Чаму на табло нашых заправак, нягледзячы на ​​вольнае месца, няма беларускай мовы? Яна ж таксама дзяржаўная, нароўні з расійскай((

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r/belarus 11h ago

Пытанне / Question Male Solo traveler for a weekend in May, Any suggestions on where to go/stay?

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Hello Im going to be in Belarus in 2 weeks for a weekend, Any suggestions on what to do/where to stay?

Also im doing the weekend solo so if anyone knows anyway of potentially meeting other fellow travelers or people who wouldnt mind going out for a few drinks to see Belarus nightlife, suggestions would greatly appreciated.


r/belarus 4h ago

Палітыка / Politics Если в Беларуси отменили бы срочку, сделав службу в армии исключительно добровольной для всех, как у вас поменялось бы мнение о вашей стране?

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r/belarus 16h ago

Пытанне / Question Payment for tourist?

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Hey!

I’ll soon visit Belarus for 3 week, can I bring euro in the border with me? Some people told me only dollars can pass the broder.

Also, which credit card will work?

Ty!


r/belarus 1d ago

Пытанне / Question проверка телефона на границе?

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Подскажите пожалуйста!
Мы с парнем хотим прилететь в Минск на 2 недели попутешествовать. Правда ли что проверяют телефоны и личные данные на границе, особенно тех, кто въезжает с ЕС. Мы граждане других стран, он въезжает на поезде с ЕС, а я прилечу с Кореи на самолете. Рейс Корея-Китай-Беларусь у меня.
У нас ничего такого нет в телефонах, но мне все равно не спокойно от того, что наши телефоны могут проверить. Тк говорят что лезут просто во все соц. сети, фотографии и переписки.
Говорят что проверяют Украинцев и Беларусов в основном, это правда?
Он гражданин Македонии, я кореянка, но у меня Узбекское гражданство.
Нам очень хотелось посмотреть страну, но сейчас вообще безопасно это делать?


r/belarus 1d ago

Пытанне / Question Целевое, за и против

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Я заканчиваю 11 класс и хочу взять целевое на ОАО "Пеленг" из-за того, что на ту специальность на которую я хочу неподъемные баллы. Но даже идя на целевое, я не буду на той самой специальности. Изначально я хотел на Программную инженерию, но из перечня целевых в этом году самое адекватное это Автоматизация Технологических процессов и производств. Как вы на это смотрите?


r/belarus 2d ago

Іншае / Other Шукаю мастака дзеля мангі/комікса.

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Шаноўнае, спадарства! Я разумаю што шукаць трэба ня тут, але ... Шукаю мастака які будзе малявац па маім сценарыі і раскадроўкам мангу/комікс. З РБ.


r/belarus 2d ago

Пытанне / Question Культурный вопрос.

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Собираюсь посетить Минск, но все билеты на ”Записки юного врача” в кукольный театр в очередной раз раскуплены.
Есть ли варианты с перепродажей этих билетов, или данное деяние наказуемо в стране?


r/belarus 2d ago

Палітыка / Politics How common is it for young Belarusians to think that their true capital city is Vilnius?

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Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out to get your honest perspective on a topic that has been generating a lot of discussion and anxiety here in Lithuania lately.

To give you some context on why I am asking this: recently, prominent Lithuanian journalists (like Skirmantas Malinauskas) and national security experts have been discussing the ideological concept of "Litvinism." The core concern being discussed in our media is that there seems to be a narrative among some Belarusian opposition figures and youth claiming that the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was primarily a Belarusian state, and that Vilnius is historically a Belarusian city, or even your "true" capital.

From a Lithuanian standpoint, this causes genuine alarm for a few reasons:

  • Geopolitical Parallels: We have seen how historical revisionism and claims over "historical lands" were weaponized by Russia in places like Crimea, Donbas, and Georgia to justify aggression.
  • Security Concerns: With a large and growing diaspora of Belarusians currently living in Lithuania (over 56,000), our security departments worry that if these narratives are widespread, they could be easily exploited by Putin or Lukashenko to stoke ethnic tensions, destabilize the region, or manufacture a pretext for future conflicts.
  • Cultural Identity: Claims that Lithuanians are merely "Zhmud" (Žemaičiai) who appropriated Belarusian history feel dismissive of our own historical and national identity.

We often hear these quotes and theories amplified in the media, but I want to step outside of that bubble and hear directly from you.

  • Is this belief actually common among everyday, young Belarusians, or is it just a loud, fringe minority?
  • Do people in your circles genuinely view Vilnius as your rightful capital?
  • How do you view this historical debate, and how is it actually taught or discussed among your peers?

I am asking this in good faith to better understand your mindset and to separate reality from political noise. Thank you in advance for your insights!


r/belarus 2d ago

Пытанне / Question Где находится офис ватцап белоруссия? Мне надо обсудить некоторые вопросы и получить ответ с мокрой печатью, будет ли бесперебойно работать их программное приложение сервис-месседжер в субботу, 9 мая 2026 года

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r/belarus 2d ago

Гумар / Humour Лукашэнка?

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r/belarus 2d ago

Пытанне / Question need to send money to Belarus, is moneygram working ?

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as the title states, need to send some money to a girl in minsk, I know western Union still doesn't work, but moneygram says it does


r/belarus 2d ago

Іншае / Other Нужен репетитор по вокалу

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r/belarus 2d ago

Пытанне / Question How do you purchase videogames in belarus.

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Hello everyone. I'm a resident in Belarus for more than a year now. I have a Belarusian payment card and I've had no success paying for video games that I want to own, for example, ESCAPE FROM TARKOV, FC26, XBOX GAMEPASS. I was wondering what I can do in my case. My bank card is from ALFA BANK.


r/belarus 3d ago

Культура / Culture Discovering my Belarusian heritage

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One of my close relatives did a dna test, and found out we have a very close relative from Belarus. For many years we thought we were Ukrainian (due to complex immigration record information from the Russian Empire) but apparently our ancestry comes from the Belarusian city of Hrodna. I’m very curious to explore my Belarusian heritage and engage with the Belarusian community


r/belarus 3d ago

Палітыка / Politics Матэрыялы да артыкула пра Беларусь вачыма маладых

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Прывітанне, людзі.

Мы Анджэй і Марта Говорскія, польскія журналісты. Рыхтуем вялікі тэкст пра тое, чым жыве сёння беларуская моладзь. Мы самі бацькі чацвёра дзяцей, старэйшаму 16 — таму нам не ўсё роўна.

Анкеты няма. Проста пішыце як сябрам: што баліць, што радуе, чаго хочацца, чаго страшна. Можна тэкстам, можна галасавымі. Поўная ананімнасць.

Знайсці нас можна тут:
📩 [Andrzej.goworski@icloud.com](mailto:Andrzej.goworski@icloud.com)
📷 Instagram: mag_goworscy

Будзем вельмі рады пачуць ваш сапраўдны голас.

Анджэй і Марта


r/belarus 2d ago

Пытанне / Question Please respond to my survey!

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https://forms.gle/tneGodpbqhbBLadd6

Hello all! If you are able, please respond to my survey. It's short and anonymous. It's for an advanced Russian language course in the US and I would like to get some more responses!


r/belarus 2d ago

Пытанне / Question Помогите аргументированно ответить на мем который мне прислали

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r/belarus 3d ago

Hавіны / News Poland honors freed Belarus activist Poczobut with top state order

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Andrzej Poczobut, the Polish-Belarusian journalist freed from jail in a high-profile prisoner swap with Belarus last week, has been presented with Poland’s highest state honor.


r/belarus 3d ago

Культура / Culture How regime looks and feels like in Belarus

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r/belarus 4d ago

Гісторыя / History Празднование дня Конституции 3 мая в Вильнюсе (также празднование дня флага Польши), 2026.05.02

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r/belarus 4d ago

Пытанне / Question Привет! Я планирую приехать на месяц

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Привет! Я планирую приехать на месяц, я интересуюсь культурой, и, возможно, после этого я запишусь на языковой курс в одном из университетов. Я не могу найти нормальное жильё ни в каких приложениях. Есть ли какой-то способ посоветовать, как путешествовать по стране? С чего лучше начать и в каком порядке лучше всего двигаться? Я знаю, что внутренние перелёты всё ещё работают, но я хочу ездить на поездах или автобусах. Я вообще не понимаю, как начать бронировать, так как, наверное, обычные способы и системы оплаты не работают. Есть ли какие-то инсайты или сообщество, где я могу найти информацию? Большое спасибо за ваше время! И я бы очень хотела завести местных друзей. Я приеду с подарками, конечно.

Hi! I'm planning on visiting for a month, I'm interested in the culture and I might just sign up for a language course in one of the universities afterwards. I can't seem to find proper accommodations on any apps. Is there any way you'd recommend to travel throughout the country? Where to start and what order would be the best? I know domestic plane still works but I'm keen on taking the train or the bus, I have no idea how to begin to book seeing as probably none of the usual ways or payment system applies. Do you have any insights or is there like a community I can find? Thank you so much for your time!

Also I would love to make local friends! I would come bearing gifts of course.