Belarus
A nation of streams and lakes, Belarus gave modern science fiction one of its icons — Isaac Asimov — and was the birthplace of three of Israel's former presidents. A rare European nation where the economy remains state-dominated, Belarus has the longest-ruling leader in power on the continent, Alexander Lukashenko.
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A Proud Belarusian’s Heartbreak
Millions of Belarusians are watching with fear, hope and bated breath as violence unfolds back home.
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Backing Police Who Lay Down Their Arms in Belarus
Tech CEO Mikita Mikado is helping fuel his native country's revolution from afar.
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Misery in Minsk
Here are the harrowing tales from the ground in the protests against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
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Could She Upset Belarus’ Dictator?
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya started campaigning as a placeholder for her jailed husband. Now she embodies a country ready for change.
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Where Women Work More Than Men
In the former Soviet nation of Belarus, women have long been more economically active than men — more so than anywhere else.
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A Cocktail Crawl Through Europe’s Soviet ‘Utopia’
When you think of fine drinking, Minsk doesn’t likely come to mind. It should.
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Belarusians Step Out From Under Russia’s Shadow
To avoid falling prey to Russian manipulation, this authoritarian government is starting to promote expressions of national identity.
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The Story Behind Russia’s Male Suicide Problem
The suicide rate in several former Soviet-bloc countries is more than six times higher for men than women.
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Alexander Lukashenko: Europe’s Last Dictator
Meet Alexander Lukashenko, the longtime autocrat who’s trying to out-macho Vladimir Putin.
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