Andrei Burdenkov
@felix1877
Belarusian looking for information about USA
Forum posts
15
About me
Belarusian
Lives in Minsk
Speaks English, German, Russian
Registration: 10 September 2011
Minsk flatshare
In the first line I would recommend to observe the terms of registration. A foreign citizen has to process his registration with the local OGIM - Migration Department within 5 business days from his arrival. This means that one can stay for the ... Read More
Doing business in Belarus
People seem to invest into IT and manufacturing, but any such endeavor is described as risky. A Read More
Successful job interview in Belarus
You must be joking! You may be an American/ Chinese / wearing whatever you please... The general idea is that you must make sense and you have good qualifications required by the company that interviews you. E.g. in case with IT people - you are ... Read More
Organize your move to Belarus
As a local I can say that a second hand car will take to high customs fees. So a long-term rental is a way-out. A Read More
Where are you all?
Leaving for Brest tomorrow for two days) Andrei Read More
Belarus Internet
Wi-Fi is available from the state monopolist Beltelecom (hence the price) and the speed is not always as advertised. You can also subscribe to a 3G Internet plan of one of the three local mobile phone networks - MTS, Velcom and Life:) with a 3G ... Read More
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I would recommend guys on low budget to show up at Minsk State Linguistic University (Building A). On the left side of the entrance hall, past the cloakroom, there are mirrors with an ad desk opposite them. On that desk there are plenty of ads of ... Read More
Tips from expats in Minsk
As a local I am really not sure one can recommend a plumber here - normally these half-sober chaps are being sent over from the local JES (Housing and communal services Department) where you place the order when you have a leak. Andrei Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Minsk
Now that the school year has begun in Minsk the apartments and rooms are scarce and are growing more expensive. Depending on the term of stay one can opt for one of those apartment rental websites that offer EUR 40+ flats in central Minsk or try ... Read More
Scotsman coming to Minsk wants to watch football
A little too late, but there is an "Irish" bar in 2 Sverdlova Street, right behind the Red Church in Independence Square. The best place for football fans, although some tourists of mine were quite upset to see that it is a smoking place. Andrei Read More
Public transportation in Minsk
Minsk boasts of a well-developed transportation system, the only one to have metro in Belarus. Minsk public transport fee is BYR 950 which is about US 0.20. Quoting a Swedish lady it is faster and definitely much cheaper than that in ... Read More
Coming to Minsk - Any tips? by PhiboySpark
Hi all, I'm coming to Minsk for 2 months for work. Training consultant. I'll be staying in a rented apartment and working from the centre mainly but some popping around. I'll be there from around the 15th September until the 20th Novermber ...
Well, in the first line you must see that your apartment owner registers you upon arrival within the first 5 business days - you've been around and you are probably aware of that. You would also know about the local medical insurance that you will ... Read More
I want to visit Belarus
If you have a relative living in Belarus you can just specify his address in the application form and get a guest visa without any formal invitation. Otherwise you must contact a registered Belarus travel agency and obtain an invitation, fill in the ... Read More