Minsk Farmer's 70 Rubles/kg Sausage Ignites Online Price Debate

MINSK, Belarus – A local farmer, operating under the TikTok handle "antonenko_ferma.1," has ignited a lively discussion online after posting a video advertising his homemade dry-cured sausage for 70 Belarusian Rubles per kilogram. The video, uploaded on August 25, 2025, showcases the farmer, a bald man wearing a "Big Spoon" t-shirt and black gloves, presenting various lengths and rings of the artisan product. He proudly states that all his sausages are made from homegrown meat and processed in his two dedicated smokehouses, one for hot smoking and another for dry curing. In the video, the farmer demonstrates the product, cutting a piece to reveal its texture and tasting it on camera. He explains that individual sausage rings typically weigh between 15 and 20 rubles. However, the price point has become a major talking point among viewers. Many comments expressed shock and skepticism regarding the cost. One user exclaimed, "Wow, you've really inflated the price. Eat your own sausage for that price!!!" Another echoed this sentiment, stating, "Eat your own sausage at the price of 8 kg of meat." Some compared it to store-bought alternatives, with one comment reading, "In Mayak, it's 26, in rings, looks better... and tastes great." Conversely, a segment of the audience defended the price, suggesting it's reasonable for a homemade, high-quality product. "20€ is totally normal if someone makes it deliciously," one commenter noted, referencing the approximate euro equivalent. Another added, "We'll buy it!" The farmer's post has clearly tapped into a broader conversation about the value of artisanal food versus mass-produced goods, and the perceived fairness of pricing in the local market.

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