Comments for Belarus Reloaded

Comment on EU or EU by Slavistix Translation Services

Slavistix Translation Services — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:06:35 +0000

The Eurasian Union wants to present itself like the basic Customs Union the 3 countries now have, but only with political ambitions.

I agree with Anatoliy here, the scenario is opaque, the debts growing for Belarus. They are actually a burden in the triangle right now, but soon after they will have to introduce the RR, Russia will take great advantages of the situation and continue their political process with their neighbours.

Comment on EU or EU by Anatoliy Schmidt

Anatoliy Schmidt — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:11:39 +0000

The fact that the Eurasian Union is not mere economic was not hidden from public. Lukashenko publicly declared “let’s be clear, it is not a only economic, but military and political”. Hence, there is not much left to discuss here, as it is to obvious.

Russian government had also more powerfull position in negotiations as Lukashenko, observing the worst economic crisis for the last 10 years, longed for demonstration of his ability to save the situation.

I don’t want to paint everything in black, but I guess the next episode of the play has already been written and just needs to be played: Belarus will further indept itself, bel rouble will be devaluated again, then massive privatization on very favourable terms for Russia will come and in 2-3 years time we’ll have russian roubles, the end of this story everyone can think for himself.

Comment on EU or EU by Marcel

Marcel — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:58:53 +0000

Why would the Eurosoviet Union insist on democracy elsewhere when it is so busy destroying it within its member states? The Brussels crowd is too preoccupied replacing elected governments in Greece and Italy. And heaven forbid referendums, because ‘the people’ are ‘too stupid’ and won’t vote for the undemocratic Eurosoviet treaties.

Comment on Polish? German? Dangerous? by secretsteve

secretsteve — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:17:18 +0000

I don’t think my council would have allowed Rammstein and I live in Croydon, London. LOL
Regards to all,
Steve

Comment on Autocrat Autumn by Political Weather Forecast « Belarus Reloaded

Political Weather Forecast « Belarus Reloaded — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:04:07 +0000

[...] About « Autocrat Autumn [...]

Comment on Bitter Friends by Eve

Eve — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:23:01 +0000

I definitely agree with you on this Maryna. Both Russia and Belarus need one another hence should make every effort to make their economic and political relationship work although it is extremely difficult.

Comment on About by Maryna Rakhlei

Maryna Rakhlei — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:11:42 +0000

Dear Mark,
I am not sure there will be bars to satisfy your interest.
Nonetheless, there are some places in Minsk known as sports bars that you could check. Just call:
Bar 5-0 at 10 Olshevskovo St (029) 6 500 108 gsm
Rain-Bow Sports Bar at 3a Pervomayskaya 8 (029) 550-84-87 gsm
Pizza-Foot at 126 Independence St (029) 3 838 838 gsm
Sports Bar in Rubin Plaza at 5 Dzerzhinskogo Prospekt +375 (17) 328 1964
DaClub at 22 Brovki St (29) 595-78-22 gsm
LivePub 34 Komsomolskaya St (029) 170-57-7 gsm
U fontana at 4 Amuratorskaya St+375 (17) 203 14 74, 203 14 00
Akvaruim at 14 Kulman St (029) 151-25-12 gsm
Inter-Pub at 50 Surganova St (044) 791 93 91 gsm
Pub Club Mixx at 12 Krasnaya St (029) 699 44 44 gsm
BarBoss at 71 Belskogo St (029) 602-02-11 gsm
Apple Sport at 32 Karastoyanovoy St +375 (17) 290 13 36

Another way could be to call information services like 185 or 109. Or talk to the guys who your wife knows.
Hope you will enjoy Minsk

Comment on Are you not from Belarus? by Fashion Photography

Fashion Photography — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:02:09 +0000

Great read. I saw the title are you not from Belarus and it made me think of some of the models I work with on my fashion photography shoots. I have to say that the Russian women are the loveliest models and the ones from Belarus are particularly striking. I don’t know what is in the water there but it must be good. Maryna Lindchuk is a prime example.

Comment on About by Mark Forbes

Mark Forbes — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:56:37 +0000

probably a “shot in the dark”. My wife is Belarusian, born in Minsk. We are travelling to Minsk to visit her mother and close family on 28 Aug. Will be there for 5 days. My poor wife is married to a Scotsman who is desperate to watch the Scotland vs Czech football match. Its played on Saturday 3rd Sept (15;00 hrs scottish time). just wandering if there would be any “sports” bar or similar that might be showing live coverage of the game? Thanks in advance

Comment on Terror and Trust by Maryna Rakhlei

Maryna Rakhlei — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:29:18 +0000

.. would you say you are missing out on some events? I do try to blog regularly whether I am in Belarus or not.