Belarus without VPN, with Zara and the KGB: why did Russians feel more comfortable there than at home?
18+ This material (information) was produced, distributed and (or) sent by a foreign agent Media project “New Tab” or relates to the activities of a foreign agent Media project “New Tab” Author Nina Chertkova May 26, 2026 diaries read: 8 min. I have been traveling to Belarus since my youth: my grandmother was born here, distant relatives live here, and it is also convenient to get here from Moscow and you can easily come here on the weekend.