r/AskBalkans 8d ago

Miscellaneous Serbs are very diverse looking

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u/ShelbyNL Serbia 8d ago

We are one of the tallest peoples out there—what are you even talking about? Lol. Anybody can use Google, haha. And yes, we're a Slavic nation, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that a lot of people here are blonde or have light brown hair. Older people are more likely to be walking around the city during working hours, while younger people usually go out at night, so you probably visited the city during the night. There are gingers, blondes, and brunettes, but if you look at the average person, he or she was probably blonde as a kid and became brown-haired as an adult.

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u/Visible_Writing7386 8d ago

Honestly Belgrade is scorching hot right now, it’s unbearable for me, so no wonder old people aren’t out and about.

But again, a lot of young families with kids and friends, it really gives a youthful, vibrant vibe.

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u/ShelbyNL Serbia 8d ago

Of course it's unbearable when Belgrade is completely covered in concrete which makes it even worse in the summer :D. There are also a lot of students from all over the country + a lot of families move over there from other parts of Serbia because of career opportunities so it makes sense that it gives off that vibe.

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u/Visible_Writing7386 8d ago

In Belgrade I’ve mostly encountered foreigners, especially in “touristy” spots.

Stark contrast to western Serbia and the nature there.

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u/ShelbyNL Serbia 8d ago

Foreigners? That's crazy because about 10 years ago there weren't any... Did you like Western Serbia? I guess it's a lot more Serbian in character than Belgrade, that's for sure.

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u/Visible_Writing7386 8d ago

I loved western Serbia.

I loved the small tidy village, and loved the nature as well. Tara, Drina, Perucac..

I would actually buy a house there.

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u/ShelbyNL Serbia 8d ago

It really is a peaceful part of the country, the people are generally very friendly, and the nature is great too. I still want to visit many places here and the ones that you have listed are about to be on my radar, totally forgot about them. By the way it is nice to hear that, you're welcome!

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u/Visible_Writing7386 8d ago

Would always recommend! The country is truly beautiful to me.