You’re no doubt familiar with Silicon Valley and other global technology and IT development hubs, but probably didn’t realize that Belarus can be counted among them. With a long history of successful technology companies, the country is a hotbed of talent that shouldn’t be overlooked.
The UN ranks Belarus 53rd on the Human Development Index, with an average of 15.7 years of expected schooling. Most Belarusians are English speakers as a part of that education, facilitating work with the rest of the world. The UN also classifies the country 32nd in Information and Communications Technology.
But it’s some of the diverse and vibrant IT companies that have been a part of the long-standing IT history for Belarus that shows just how capable the small nation is. Let’s take a look at some of the most well-known companies that you may not have realized come from Belarus
Wargaming
Founded: 1998
Products: Online multiplayer video games
Minsk office size: 3,000 employees
Key fact: Opened a new headquarters in Minsk in 2014, and started a mobile game development division in 2017
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