Road Marking Blunder Goes Viral: Belarusian Workers Paint Over Grass and Sand

Minsk, Belarus – A recent video uploaded to social media by user ‘Lenо4ка’ has sparked widespread discussion and amusement online, showcasing what appears to be a significant lapse in road maintenance quality. The video, filmed on August 24, 2025, depicts newly applied white road markings along a roadside that, in several sections, extend directly over grass, weeds, and loose sand rather than the paved road surface. The video creator, while on a walk, points out the freshly painted lines, sarcastically noting, “They updated our markings.” She then demonstrates how easily the paint on the sandy areas can be wiped away, revealing the unprepared surface beneath. Further along the road, the markings are seen painted over green grass and even small plants. “They didn’t even bother; they just painted the grass,” she remarks, adding, “Productive work, 100 percent.” The footage has drawn numerous comments from users, with many expressing disbelief and humor. One commenter stated, “This is professional,” while another quipped, “They just broke it.” Several users questioned the location, with one guessing, “Is this Germany?” and another more pointedly remarking, “On Monday, it will reach Lukashenko!” The incident has raised concerns among the public regarding the efficiency and quality control of local public works, with some suggesting that such work should be done more carefully, especially given the resources involved. “They should buy paint with their own money and fuel the car… and paint on their day off. Maybe then they’ll understand,” one user commented, reflecting broader frustration.

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