Early Mushroom Season in Belarus: Social Media Reveals Regional Differences

Early Mushroom Season in Belarus: Social Media Shows Regional Variations Grodno, Belarus – In mid-May 2025, a wave of mushroom-hunting posts flooded Belarusian social media. This early start to the season, however, showed interesting regional differences. A TikTok video from a resident of the Mogilev region showcased a small but delightful haul of freshly picked mushrooms. "They're popping up one by one," the resident commented, "not in the big families you see later in the summer." This contrasts with a post from a Minsk region blogger, Alexander Gorbatsevich, who proudly displayed a large basket of boletus mushrooms. He noted that "this year's mushroom season started ten days later than last year's." The differing harvests highlight the varied conditions across Belarus. This early season excitement is a testament to the enduring appeal of "quiet hunting" and the connection Belarusians have with their natural surroundings.