Well, for those converted to that particular set of opinions... they do love Belarus! Strong man, no silly elections and political instability, clean streets (just like the remember in the Soviet times), massive state industrial sector subsidized by the government (because it's not competitive) and cheap energy!
Well, for those converted to that particular set of opinions... they do love Belarus! Strong man, no silly elections and political instability, clean streets (just like the remember in the Soviet times), massive state industrial sector subsidized by the government (because it's not competitive) and cheap energy!
I think mostly this is all tinged with Soviet nostalgia.
Previously younger business owners would tell me that the EU might be good in 20 years (if they let Moldova in) but being closer with Russia is economically beneficial now. I haven't heard that particular argument since Feb 2022.
Well, for those converted to that particular set of opinions... they do love Belarus! Strong man, no silly elections and political instability, clean streets (just like the remember in the Soviet times), massive state industrial sector subsidized by the government (because it's not competitive) and cheap energy!
I think mostly this is all tinged with Soviet nostalgia.
Previously younger business owners would tell me that the EU might be good in 20 years (if they let Moldova in) but being closer with Russia is economically beneficial now. I haven't heard that particular argument since Feb 2022.