Citizen Video Exposes Neglect, Leads to Immediate Grass Cutting in Gomel

Gomel Residents' Video Complaint Leads to Immediate Action A short video posted online has led to swift action by local authorities in Gomel, Belarus. The video, filmed on June 9th, showed overgrown grass in a city courtyard, prompting complaints from residents about the lack of maintenance. Residents highlighted a presidential decree that mandates regular grass cutting, expressing their dissatisfaction with the apparent disregard for the regulation. "The grass is up to our waists!" said one resident in the video. "It's a shame, especially considering the presidential decree." The video quickly gained traction online. The next day, June 10th, the grass in the courtyard had been cut, indicating a rapid response to the citizen-led initiative. This incident highlights the power of social media in raising awareness of local issues and prompting timely action by authorities. The local government has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident.