Are you open to living and working in a different culture? Find out everything you need to know about moving to Belarus and finding a paid job as a foreigner, from short term seasonal jobs to professional careers.
A Guide to Working in Belarus
Best Places to Get Employment
Minsk, one of Eastern Europe’s few capital cities that still have a communist feel and few tourists. This is where most jobs can be found. Other towns and cities where you can also find employment include Minsk, Homyel, Hrodna, Vitebsk, Mogilev, Brest, Babruysk, Baranovichi, Borisov, Pinsk, Mazyr and Lida.
Currency
Belarusian ruble.
Language
Belarusian and Russian.
Industries
Belarus has an export-oriented economy with the manufacturing industry, services sector and agriculture being some of the biggest income generators.
Tourism
In your spare time you might want to check out some opera or ballet in Minsk, said by some to be some of the best in Eastern Europe. Brest, a busy border town near the Polish border, has a fortress that is now a war memorial, is also well worth a look.
Safety
Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine you will need to check latest safety information before applying/departing.