Lookswise probably worse off, but locals prefer local men for cultural reasons. They are taught nationalist ideology in school and college.
The society is inwardly focused and Russocentric. You'll want to learn the language and get into the pop culture (books, music, TV, movies).
Contact Partizan if you have questions about Belarus, he knows the place a lot better than I do.
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