French actor Gerard Depardieu Byelorussia compared with Switzerland and noted the high quality of life of Belarusians, reports STV channel,
«Belarus has made an extraordinary impression on me. Yes, it looks like Switzerland, but is a clean and interesting country. I was surprised by the quality of life of Belarusians. I saw people of their homes. We see that people are happy and proud of their country “, – said Depardieu in an interview to the Belarusian TV channel.
According to the actor, before he heard about Belarus from the media, as a country,” where it is difficult to live, which is ruled by a dictator ».
« However, when met with President Lukashenko personally convinced of the opposite, “- said Depardieu.
Earlier, the French actor in an interview with Le Figaro newspaper declared his intention to soon move to Belarus. Depardieu said that now lives in Italy, but soon wants to come to Belarus and to live “among the peasants.” Explaining the reasons for its decision, Depardieu said that Belarus is beautiful and the president – “a good man».
Depardieu decided to leave France and give up French citizenship after the French government announced the introduction of 75 percent tax revenues of over EUR 1 million. First Depardieu bought a property in Belgium, and in the beginning of January, according to the decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin, won a Russian passport. Immediately upon receipt of the passport Depardieu has received registration in Saransk, and later became the owner of an apartment in Grozny.
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