Belarus has long been considered as a somewhat undesirable destination in this part of the world. However, it is now, very gradually, opening up to foreign investors, and in a few years may well become one of the most rapidly growing markets in Central and Eastern Europe, due to both its substantial needs and potential opportunities. Now could be the ideal time to establish a foothold in the country, in anticipation of a future boom. Eurobuild spoke to Mikhail Abramchuk, Belarus’ first Deputy-Minister for Architecture and Construction about the country’s still infant real estate and construction industry Emil Górecki, ‘Eurobuild CEE’: What is the most serious problem hindering the growth of the construction and real estate industry in Belarus?Mikhail Abramchuk, Belarus’ first Deputy-Minister for Architecture and Construction: The answer is simple. Despite a great deal of investment, the main obstacle is the shortage of opportunities to facilitate invest