Gomel

Gomel (Belarusian: Го́мель, translit.: Homyel’ or Homiel, pronounced [ˈɣomʲelʲ], Russian: Го́мель) is the second-largest city in Belarus. It is situated in the southeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Sož river, close to the borders with Ukraine and Russia.

Public transportation is represented by city buses and trolleybuses. It is generally inexpensive. The city is an important railroad hub in the southeastern part of Belarus being positioned midway on the Minsk-Kyiv railroad link. There is an airport in Homiel, which is located 8 kilometers north-east from the city.

If you hitchhike within the city you will be expected to pay a small sum (up to $10 within the city). When you are on the highway, draw a sign in Russian and always specify you want to go for free. Belarus is rather safe country to travel in, but you must know at least some Russian. People are friendly enough but they (especially older generations) rarely speak foreign languages.

South towards Chernihiv, Ukraine (M8)
The road enters Ukraine at the Novaja Huta-Skytok border crossing.

North towards Mahilioŭ, Orša, Viciebsk (M8)
isin: Belarus