Early Mushroom Season Brings Bounty to Belarusian Forests

Early Mushroom Season in Belarus: A Forager's Report Grodno Region, Belarus – May 29, 2025 – The early mushroom season in Belarus is proving fruitful, with reports of various species appearing across different regions. A recent video posted online by a local mushroom hunter, Анастасия_Хлебус (@khlebys_anastasiya), showcases the diversity of fungi already emerging. The video shows a range of mushrooms, including ryzhiki (chanterelles), opята (honey mushrooms), and podosinoviki (boletes). "With ryzhikami and opyatami, we've had a little bit of a lucky hunt," says Anastasia in her video, describing the abundance of mushrooms she found. The video highlights regional variations in mushroom growth. While the Puhovichi region is reported to be producing krasnogolovye griby (red-capped mushrooms), the Borisov region is seeing an abundance of borovichi (porcini mushrooms). In Loev and surrounding areas, podosinoviki are plentiful. Experienced mushroom hunters are also reminding foragers to prioritize safety when venturing into the woods. The video concludes with a reminder of the importance of safe mushroom hunting practices. This early success of the mushroom season is a positive sign for Belarusian foragers, promising a potentially bountiful harvest in the months to come.