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Professional JournalistsBeginner JournalistsAll articles Beginner Journalists 3 Feb Katerina Przybylska (Belarus) Transitions Online, Sept 4, 2013 Belarus: No Beggars Allowed361 The luckless and their helpers face persecution for threatening the myth of a prosperous country. 21 Jan Bartłomiej Pograniczny (Poland) Cogito magazine, Dec 5, 2013 Ucieczka do Polski [Escape to Poland]309 Chechnya, Syria, Belarus. This is where they were born, but war, terror, and slavery forced them to leave their home countries. 21 Jan Natallia Vasilevich (Belarus) The Bell: Belarusian Info Letter, Oct 3, 2013 Orthodox Church in Belarus: Between the Russian Orthodox Church and Belarusian Society368 Natallia Vasilevich takes a deeper look into relations between Orthodox Church and the regime. She finds out that there are different groups among the Church branches, which position ranges from pro-Russian to pro- Nationalist wings. All in all, it is mostly influenced by authorities in Moscow and the political regime of Belarus. 20 Jan Natallia Vasilevich (Belarus) Pro et Contra magazine, Dec 9, 2013 Православная церковь в Беларуси: между государством и обществом [Belarusian Orthodox Church in the Shadow of the State]399 The Orthodox Church in Belarus is simultaneously trying to side with state and stand up for its own values. 20 Jan Hanna Vasilevich (Belarus) The Point Journal, Dec 29, 2013 Belarus: a second-tier partner of the EU?372 The planned or actual existence of the association agreements were seen as a sort of pale that marks progress in the EU relations with the countries of the Eastern Partnership initiative. Accordingly, Belarus and Azerbaijan were located beyond this pale. 20 Jan Viktoriia Zhuhan (Ukraine) Korrespondent, April 23, 2013 Фільм «Жыве Беларусь»: свобода, що має кордони [The film “Viva Belarus!”: a freedom that has its borders]313 Beatings, dirt, mites, shower once a week and prohibition to swear allegiance to Belarus – in Belarusian. The movie premiere and the action 20 Jan Evgeny Kaprov (Belarus) New Eastern Europe, April 1, 2013 The Hidden Fruit of the Underground401 In Belarus, the most vivid, original and interesting music is based solely below the surface of society. It is not supported by government institutions and is often completely ignored. Yet, dig a little deeper and a thriving underground music scene can be found, with bands that are more often recognised outside of Belarus than inside. 19 Jan Kiryl Kascian (Belarus) The Point Journal, Sept 28, 2013 On People Mobility in "the State for the People347 The recent stance of Moscow towards Kyiv proves that Russia is trying to convince Ukraine take the path Belarus has been following for number of years. 19 Jan Annabelle Chapman (United Kingdom) The Economist, Prospero Blog, June 5, 2013 Political theatre: Dying on stage333 The Belarus Free Theatre’s new play, "Trash Cuisine", is a take-down of the death penalty dressed up as a macabre cooking show. 18 Jan Andrzej Tichomirow (Belarus) The Point Journal, June 21, 2013 On the current “West-Russian” ideology in Belarus343 Since the mid-1990s, the “Renewal” of the West-Russian historiography school and ideological trend in Belarus has become a specific phenomenon in “our” part of Europe. 18 Jan Andrzej Tichomirow (Belarus) The Point Journal, Nov 25, 2013 West-Rus'ism and the politics of memory in today's Belarus321 The actualization of the ”West-Rus’ism” ideology in today’s Belarus took place in the mid-1990s. The fact that it has gained a “second” life is a sufficiently unexpected phenomenon for a country in this part of Europe. 18 Jan Hanna Vasilevich (Belarus) The Point Journal, March 29, 2013 Belarus' abnormal bilingualism368 While unveiling a commemorative plaque for Janka Kupala in Riga on March 14th, the Belarusian minister of culture, Barys Sviatlou, underscored that the Belarusian language does not face any problems in Belarus. But are the Belarusian authorities unfriendly to this language? And are the Belarusians reluctant to use it? 18 Jan Kiryl Kascian (Belarus) The Point Journal, May 7, 2013 Belarusian history à la BelTA or a few words about the lack of national self-respect364 While preparing materials for the Belarusian Review, I am regularly following English language news about Belarus from various news agencies, including, the official Belarusian news agency BelTA, which claims to be the "national source of news." 15 Jan Raluca Besliu (Romania) The Digital Journal, Dec 29, 2013 In Russia's backyard — Belarus’ partnership with China471 The article analyzes Belarus’ growing partnership with China and Russia’s potential reaction to it. 15 Jan Torben Villwock (Germany) Nation – Ausgrenzung – Krise, July 1, 2013 Belarus und die Krise [Belarus and the Crisis]395 A closer look at history, society and politics in Belarus that tries to correct the countries’ image given in German mass media and illustrate the manifestations of the global crisis in Belarus 13 Jan Marta Kisialova and Alena Matsveyeva (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, Aug 7, 2013 Humanitäre Hilfe für Polozk [Humanitarian aid for Polotsk]364 Social aspects of the partnership 13 Jan Hanna Yankuta (Belarus) Kultura Enter, April 3, 2013 Discovering a town370 The relations between Belarusian literature and town have always been very complicated. In this unequal marriage, literature escaped many times to its numerous lovers — settlement, homestead, village — and left the town in poor condition. But the town waited. 11 Jan Oxana Dorz and Alesia Kudelko (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, Aug 7, 2013 Auf der Suche nach deutschen Spuren in Polozk [Looking for German traces in Polotsk] 277 Similarities between Germans and Belarusians 11 Jan Anastasija Kazjanina (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, Aug 9, 2013 Keine Angst vor dem Alter [No fear of getting older]312 Senior citizens in Polotsk 11 Jan Kristina Jorgic (Serbia) Vaseljenska TV, Dec 24, 2013 Destiny of a museum – destiny of all of us644 The struggle to save the Maxim Bogdanovich museum in Minsk 11 Jan Kristsina Danilenak and Maryna Bekish (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, Aug 7, 2013 Polozk und Friedrichshafen: heute und morgen [Visions of the future]292 The partnership between Polotsk and Friedrichshafen 10 Jan Julija Novizkaja (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, May 7,2013 Der Hering kommt im Pelzmantel daher [Herring comes in a fur coat]303 Belarusian national cuisine 10 Jan Alena Matsveyeva (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, July 24,2013 Neue haben wirklich keine Ahnung [Freshers really have no idea]311 Student rituals in Belarus 10 Jan Marina Tscherbitzkaja (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, April 3, 2013 Gleichgültigkeit ist die falsche Taktik [Indifference is the wrong tactic]301 Volunteering for Animal Welfare in Polotsk 9 Jan Helen Scharan (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, Sept 4, 2013 Lehrer zu sein, ist harte Arbeit [Hard work to be a teacher]284 Problems of teachers in Belarus 9 Jan Irina Loktewa (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, Nov 6, 2013 Für einen Tag Prinzessin [Princess for a day]291 Wedding traditions in Belarus 9 Jan Marija Tarassowa (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, Oct 5, 2013 Durchstarten statt am Herd stehen [Give gas instead of standing at the stove]290 Emancipation in Belarus 8 Jan Julija Tararako (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, Aug 22, 2013 Kann man Gesundheit kaufen? [Can you buy health?]301 The Belarusian health system 8 Jan Eva Coronado Alonso (Spain) FronteraD, Dec 26,2013 The awaiting revolution of Belarus and the mirror of Ukraine373 Thousands of Ukrainians are filling the streets of Kiev. Citizens of Belarus have been one of the first to support citizens of Ukraine. Inside Belarus some marches have been organized, but it is not easy. 8 Jan Marina Baranowskaja (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, March 6, 2013 Studieren als reines Pflichtprogramm [Studying as pure compulsory program]287 No self-reliance of Belarusian students 8 Jan Vitalina Trofimtschuk (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, July 6, 2013 Die Quelle der Inspiration [The source of inspiration]305 Literary circle in Polotsk 7 Jan Iryna Hutar (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, Feb 12, 2013 Heißer Mini oder abgewetzte Jeans? [Hot mini or shabby jeans?]538 Fashion taste in Belarus and in Germany 7 Jan Aliaksei Krytau (Belarus) SÜDKURIER, June 3, 2013 Zerreißprobe auf 54 Quadratmetern [Power struggle in the apartment]342 Power struggle in the apartment 3 Jan Annabelle Chapman (United Kingdom) openDemocracy, Sept 12, 2013 Belarusian Warsaw – ghetto or gilded cage?380 For twenty years Alyaksandr Lukashenka, president of Belarus, has ruled with an iron hand, and ruined the economy; and still there is no sign of the screws loosening. Meanwhile, as Annabelle Chapman reports, his country has seen a brain drain of young talented Belarusians, many of them to neighbouring Poland. 3 Jan Brendan McCall (United States) The Nordic Page, Dec 28, 2013 Belarus and Its Metaphors756 The Belarusian Dream Theater project hopes to stand in solidarity with Belaruisan artists , using the tools of metaphor and story to support freedom of expression in the country. 3 Jan Ewa Zwierzyńska (Poland) Czasopis.pl, Dec 2013 Us from the Kolkhoz322 Aleksander Lukashenko is the only person in Europe to have kept a network of ’sovkhoz’ and ’kolkhoz’ functioning in a Soviet style. 18 Oct Simon Lewis (United Kingdom) openDemocracy, April 5, 2013 Culture War in Belarus342 In the post-2010 crackdown, cultural expression has become synonymous with political resistance in Belarus. But is it really possible for a regime to fight against its own national culture, and survive, wonders Simon Lewis?

Analytics Belarusian authorities show little interest in higher turnout 29.08.2016 With MLRS Polonaise Minsk has more room for manoeuvre 29.08.2016 Belarusian authorities attempt to prevent politicisation of tax on ’parasites’ 29.08.2016 Recent competition articles Belarusian Regime Turns its Back on Stalinist Victims (Jaume Vinyas) A Christmas Trip to the Land That Time Forgot(Stuart Wadsworth ) Humanitäre Hilfe für Polozk [Humanitarian aid for Polotsk](Marta Kisialova and Alena Matsveyeva) Gute Noten für „Polozk schreibt für Friedrichshafen“ [Students get the profit](Brigitte Geiselhart) Lehrer zu sein, ist harte Arbeit [Hard work to be a teacher](Helen Scharan)