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Yalta, a smallish town in the Crimea, became a symbol. Timothy Garton Ash in his book “The Polish Revolution: Solidarity”, wrote: “When I was in Poland for the first time, I frequently heard the magic word "Yalta”. 'Yalta’, my new friends would sigh. At the word 'Yalta', conversation would fade into... Болей »

Freedom in the World 2005 could not have been completed without the contributions of numerous Freedom House staff and consultants (please see the section titled “The Survey Team” at the end of the book for a detailed list of these contributors). Several other Freedom House staff members took time out... Болей »

On January 1, 2006, Fidel Castro celebrated his 47th year in power. Castro’s grip on power is as strong today as it has ever been. Fidel’s younger brother (and fellow septuagenarian) Raul, is his apparent successor. Although the regime stumbled economically following the end of Soviet subsidies, its... Болей »

The history of every nation contains moments that become decisive for its future. The peaceful Orange Revolution in Ukraine at the end of 2004 was just such a historic turning point for my country. Ukrainians stood up for their dignity and their freedom. It was a battle that they won. They made a clear... Болей »

After 15 years since the end of the Cold War, the Black Sea region stays as «terra incognita» forthe European politicians. The same referring to the Black Sea states afterthe collapse of the Soviet Union. These countries failed to develop sustainable mechanism of the political and economic cooperation.... Болей »

A historic decision was taken for Central and Eastern Europe at the end of 2002. In 2004, eight former communist countries will be allowed to join the European Union. This enlargement will not be easy for the entrants nor for the current EU Member States. Politics and the media are engrossed in the far-reaching... Болей »

Freedom in the World is an institutional effort by Freedom House to monitor the progress and decline of political rights and civil liberties in 192 nations and 18 related and disputed territories. These year-end reviews of freedom began in 1955, when they were called the Balance Sheet of Freedom and... Болей »

Freedom in the World is an institutional effort by Freedom House to monitor the progress and decline of political rights and civil liberties in 192 nations and 60 related and disputed territories. These year-end reviews of freedom began in 1955, when they were called the Balance Sheet of Freedom and... Болей »

Freedom in the World is an institutional effort by Freedom House to monitor the progress and decline of political rights and civil liberties in 192 nations and 17 related and disputed territories. These year-end reviews of freedom began in 1955, when they were called the Balance Sheet of Freedom and... Болей »

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Anatol Biarozka was a young Byelorussian poet whose short-lived burst of creativity came to an abrupt end among the cataclysmic events that engulfed Europe in the early 1940's. He disappeared from the literary scene, and this is a first attempt in nearly half a century to collect some of his writings.... Болей »

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EU Diplomats Call on Belarus to Release Political Prisoners The Slovak Embassy in Minsk has issued a statement calling on the Belarusian authorities to end their "repressive practices" against civil society, respect the human rights of Belarusians, and release all political prisoners. Slovakia acts on... Болей »

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The uneventfulness of the last several months could not have been but disappointing for anyone hoping to see the political prisoners in Belarus freed soon, and the current efforts to that end vindicated. A lack of closure to the post-December 2010 bout of political repressions means the pro-democratic... Болей »

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Прэзыдэнцкія выбары выклікалі вялікае напружаньне і ўзрушэньне ў беларускіх масах. Цягам летніх месяцаў наконт іх вынікаў выказваліся самыя незвычайныя прагнозы. У дзеяньне былі прыведзеныя агромністыя людзкія і матэрыяльныя рэсурсы. У нейкі момант здалося, што 9 верасьня мы станем сьведкамі сьмяротнай... Болей »

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This report presents the findings of ONI’s efforts to monitor the Internet during the March 2006 presidential elections in Belarus. Advance preparation included ONI baseline testing and research conducted between June 2005 - January 2006, which revealed that the regime was not filtering political websites... Болей »

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The tradition of Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Central-Eastern Europe has been manifest in all forms of life of diverse nations inhabiting these areas. A particular influence of the Orthodox Church can be seen in the development of educational and religious life. Byzantine material culture had an... Болей »

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Матэрыялы канфэрэнцыі «Геапалітычнае месца Беларусі ў Эўропе і сьвеце» – гэта збор спавешчаньняў грамадзка-палітычных дзеячоў і прадстаўнікоў сучаснай беларускай культуры, якія правялі двухдзённыя дэбаты за «круглым сталом», а таксама адбытую па іх дыскусію. Яны дазволяць чытачам – студэнтам і навукоўцам... Болей »

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The Byelorussian national liberation movement reared quite a few of the nation's most prominent sons who devoted their lives to- the fight for the freedom and happiness of their country. One of these is the former President of the Byelorussian Central Council, Professor Radoslav Ostrowski, who, on the... Болей »

ON the 25th of March 1918 the representatives of the United Councils of the First Byelorussian Convention, implementing the decision of the All-Byelorussian Congress held in Miensk in December 1917, issued the following Proclamation in that city: "A year ago, the peoples of Byelorussia, together with... Болей »

The English term "White Russia" originated, most probably, from the Latin "Russia Alba" or "Ruthenia Alba" which is the literal translation from Slavonic "Byelaya Rus". ('ye' pronounced as in English 'yet' and 'u' as in 'rule'). The term "Russia" without any adjective but with its present meaning was... Болей »

For two and a hali years, l was a tederal prosecutor in the Office of Special Investigations of the Criminal Division of the Justice Department, which is also known as the Nazi war crimes unit. Ourjob was to search for and prosecute Nazi war criminals living in the United States. I was coordinator of... Болей »