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The Belarusian Review editorial board would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all who knew Fr. Alexander Nadson who has died on April 15, 2015 at the age of 88. We would like to commemorate Fr. Alexander by quoting a passage from his interview for our journal (vol. 26, no. 3, 2014):... Болей »

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The nuanced connections between perception and assumption, what we see and what we are predisposed to understand, play a significant role in the interpretation of distanced geopolitical environments. The intentions of a government, the sentiments and conviction of a population are not always clearly... Болей »

The distinguished British historian, Hugh Seton-Watson, once remarked wisely, “Europe remains the heart of the human race and the heart of Europe is sick.” What he added has been fully justified by recent history: “The remedy for the tension in the middle of Europe lies in Soviet hands alone”. The destruction... Болей »

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The book contains political essays about people who are well known in Belarus and abroad and who had the most direct relevance to the contemporary history of Belarus over the last 15 to 20 years. The author not only recalls some biographical data but also analyses the role of each of them in the development... Болей »

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The paper studies several aspects of the “price of the issue” concerning the association with the EU for Ukraine and the Ukrainians. It shows the place of Ukraine in the geopolitical concepts of Russia, Poland, EU countries and the USA. The article claims that the issue of Ukraine’s European integration... Болей »

The development of democratic and effective government at subnational levels remains one of the central tasks of transition in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The sharing of expertise between countries can contribute significantly to the reform process in the region. Pursuing... Болей »

The term mentality is derived from Latin mens (mind). It means the specific way of thinking of a individual or group of people. The specific character of mentality is formed under the influence of such factors as the natural and geographical features of habitat, age, ethnic, social and religious affiliation... Болей »

The idea of general civic education is inseparably connected to the idea of democracy. Already in ancient Athens, it was assumed that every citizen should actively and fully participate in the governance of the country. Thomas Jefferson’s statement above points directly to the need to introduce various... Болей »

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The Trade Unions of Lower Saxony (Germany) have appealed to the directors of the Minsk and Mahileu automobile plants, urging them to cease harassing the Belarusian independent Trade Union (ITU). We have received confirmation that the plant which you run is gravely violating the rights of the Independent... Болей »

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The review presents an analysis of the state of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Belarus in 2009. lt covers both the most flagrant and the most typical violations of citizens' rights over the period. The review was prepared on the basis of personal complaints by the victims of human rights violations... Болей »

The Institute for the Study of the USSR is a body of emigre scholars from the Soviet Union, whose aim is to furnish reliable information regarding conditions and trends in the Soviet Union. Founded in 1950, its activities are centered in Munich, Germany. Any member of the Soviet emigration, irrespective... Болей »

The first PASOS Assembly took place in Prague in December 2004, just as the Orange revolution was taking place in Ukraine. Subsequent events, leading up to the closely fought parliamentary elections of 30 September 2007, have shown that democracy has taken root in Ukraine, along with a free and vigilant... Болей »

The main subject of the Warsaw East European Conference (15 - 18 July, 2007) are democratic and authoritarian tendencies in East Central, South Eastern and Eastern Europe since 18th century. The Conference is focused on history of 19th and 20th centuries as well as current political, social, economic... Болей »

The chapters in this book were prepared under the “Local Government Policy Partnership” Program. This is a joint project of two donor organizations: the British Government’s Department for International Development (DFID), and the Local Government and Public Service Initiative (LGI) of the Open Society... Болей »

The question of Belarus has become one of the most important problems of EU policy towards its neighbours due to three fundamental circumstantial factors: Firstly, the enlargement of the EU in 2004 has changed the position of Belarus in the EU perspective. From 2004, Belarus has bordered the EU. The... Болей »

The Republic of Buryatia (Russian: Респу́блика Буря́тия, tr. Respublika Buryatiya, IPA: [rʲɪsˈpublʲɪkə bʊˈrʲætʲɪjə]; Buryat: Буряад Улас, romanized: Buryaad Ulas, pronounced [bʊˈrʲɑːt ʊˈlɑs], Mongolian: Буриад Улс, romanized: Buriad Uls) is a federal subject of Russia (a republic), located in Siberia... Болей »

The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, also known as the Visegrad Group countries, have long shared common ground in history, culture, religion, and economics. Over the course of the centuries this shared past has been marked by a striving for unity as well as frequent frictions, peaceful... Болей »

The Slovak Republic is a member of the donor community. From the moral point of view this is a result of the country’s three-year membership in the OECD - the club of the 30 wealthiest countries of the world and its clear heading towards the Euro-Atlantic structures. In fact, Slovakia is a donor also... Болей »

The main subject of the Warsaw East European Conference (15 - 18 July, 2007) are democratic and authoritarian tendencies in East Central, South Eastern and Eastern Europe since 18th century. The Conference is focused on history of 19th and 20th centuries as well as current political, social, economic... Болей »

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is an American public policy and grantmaking institution dedicated to promoting greater cooperation and understanding between the United States and Europe. GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working on transatlantic issues, by... Болей »