7 reasons to work in Minsk

This is a guest post. Its author - Daria Burashnikova, Recruitment agency Spice Recruitment. She knows how and where to find a job abroad and then do not regret it, where to learn how to make games and how to get into the gaming industry, as it turned the interview into a dream of the company and not to fail his. Who, if not such a specialist to understand where best to work and where the grass is greener. :) Do you agree with the opinion of the author? We read and discuss. ↓

Most Muscovites and Petersburgers thought about moving Minsk is an indulgent smile and a desire to share any anecdote on the Belarusian issue. About the president or a potato - on mood. Meanwhile, the IT-community with great interest all looking towards this market. There have already been successfully settled a couple of big gaming companies, software development company, one after another, are the major conferences. Everything indicates that in the coming years, Minsk may become one of the most important technology centers in Europe.

All infrastructure on the level, there is no feeling scoop.

We spoke with representatives of the industry who dare to leave the trendy lofts and Moscow went to Belarus to participate there in the IT-projects of world size. It turned out that life and work in Minsk there are a lot of bonuses.

Purity

It really catches the eye, even in residential areas all neatly. It's not just rubbish, rather general grooming. No parking on the sidewalks, so there is no mud in the rainy season: all exquisite flower beds and manicured lawns. In summer you can picnic on the grass, even in the city center, and to walk in nature, do not need to go anywhere - within walking distance of the main streets of many parks.

Surprisingly little advertising (and a large part of that, that is - social), pillars, doors and stop not plastered with ads in the hallways are always clean.

Security

Here you feel at ease. Even returning home late at night, do not feel the fear that someone might attack. Absolutely no such typical for Moscow unpredictably aggressive people, and what they call "gopotoy" rather quiet drunkards, not gangsters.

Transport

Ground transportation is well developed, clearly goes on schedule, and you can plan a trip to the nearest minute. Moscow No problem of the existence within the same neighborhood: traffic jams are practically no, so at any institution and for any event in the city can be reached without problems and in a reasonable time.

order

Although smooth roads make it possible not to think about the open manholes and pits in Minsk all observe traffic rules and ride with the provisions of speed. Pedestrians do not knock on the zebras and bus stops, and not accepted to take bribes to the police.

People

Residents are friendly and very open. Conflicts in the streets can not be seen. Passers-by are not in a hurry, always willing to help navigate the city, and to do it willingly and smile. Kindness is contagious - Moscow social phobia can be cured within a couple of days.

Entertainment

Since the problems of huge distances and transport is not here, the entire city at the disposal of: clubs, cafes, theaters, cinemas and places for outdoor activities easily accessible. You can finally afford start a hobby and to give him time after work, not just on weekends. In this case, all the infrastructure on the level, and in a large range: from economy class and VIP. The same situation with shops: grocery chains are well developed, there is no feeling scoop. However, clothing brands represented less that easily recovers ...

... proximity to Europe

Here the usual thing - to spend the weekend overseas, or go there for shopping. Lithuania, Germany or Czech Republic as accessible as in Russia, for example, a trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Even people who are not accustomed to travel, everything has to, to try it.

And in general - simply come (for example, for an interview) and look around. After a couple of days in Minsk, and several walks around the city to remain come by itself.