Quote Originally Posted by Marcus View Post
Yes, you see, Hanna, how convenient is to study Russian. An average Belorussian or Russian cannot go to a European country and take courses there.
Yes, I take your point. It's completely true and I would want for anyone in Russia or Belarus to be able to save up like I have done, and go on a trip like this, to any part of Europe that interests them, and study any language they want. Or work anywhere in Europe that they want. To be honest I just don't understand what level of income and expenditure normal people here have. I don't think the information from the guidebook can be true though.

The visa policies going both ways should be changed. It should not be hard to travel East or West. We are all Europeans and have so much in common, there should not be any restrictions in travelling or working between our countries. Also, Europe should not try to tell Russia or Belarus how to run their countries.

The economic difference between different countries in Europe is not something I feel responsible for, but I am aware that the differences are sadly there at present, and I hope they will disappear as soon as possible. I should clarify that I personally have a reasonably well paid job in IT management and not a lot of financial responsibilities. That's why I was able to save up.

As you have probably noticed I am not a big fan of globalism or unbridled capitalism but since we are stuck in this type of society I will take advantage of what opportunities are there.
Hope you don't think I am a terrible person because of that. I have reflected on these matters quite a bit.

How hard would it be for you to get a 3 month Schengen visa and travel around a bit in Europe and stop in Germany (for example) to take a langauge course?

If in the future, any of my friends from the forum needs a sponsor or any kind of paperwork or other nonsense for a Schengen visa, just let me know I don't mind helping out with that at all. Send me a pm.