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My point is that all those things happen in Belarus as well, except even worse. The average salary in Poland is around $1500 usd. In Belarus, it’s 300. In Ukrai
by birbs 5y ago
My point is that all those things happen in Belarus as well, except even worse. The average salary in Poland is around $1500 usd. In Belarus, it’s 300. In Ukraine, it’s around 800. Belarus is not immune from brain drain, either. Those who can leave, do leave. So the author should consider the alternative to joining the EU before calling the relationship exploitive.
- RealityVoid 5y agoI fully agree with your stance. I am from Romania, and, although there are still many things missing, things are, IMO, getting better. There might be some sort of colonial relationship going, but we are getting in return many things as well, and we have grassroots economic initiatives lately as well. The political system is still a mess, but where is it not? For me, personally, it would make little sense leaving the country. Biggest reason could be the education system sucking a lot compared to the much better education system somewhere in the EU, and this would become important once I have kids.
- axnk 5y agoAverage salary in Belarus is $579, in Minsk is $812 and for IT is $1824. Data for July 2021. Cost of living in Minsk is 2-3 times lower than in other EU capitals.