Belarusian nationalism

Belarusian nationalism is the Belarusian form of nationalism. The Belarusian People's Republic was established in 1918 and ceased to exist in 1919 with its territories captured by Polish and Bolshevik forces in the Polish-Soviet War, and near the end of the 20th century, the independent Republic of Belarus was proclaimed.[1][2] Today there is a number of organisations with the ideological basis of Belarusian nationalism, including the BPF Party, the CCP BPF, Young Front and the Right Alliance, however since the 2000s, Belarusian nationalism, where nationalists opposed the government of Alexander Lukashenko, has declined with few nationalist organisations currently existing. Lukashenko during his time as president has been described as anti-nationalist. The once prominent nationalist politician, Zianon Paźniak, has been described as authoritarian and radical with his politics blamed as one of the reasons of the defeat of the opposition in the 1990s.[3]

Funeral procession for the lost Belarusian Mikhail Zhyz'neuski surrounded by Belarusian White-Red-White, Ukrainian and flags of the UNA - UNSO organization on Khreshchatyk Street in Kyiv. Mikhail Zhyz'neuski was killed during Euromaidan protests in Kiev.
Flag of Belarus from 1991 to 1995.

Following the Russian military intervention in Ukraine in 2014, a number of Belarusian nationalists fought with Ukrainian government troops.[4][5][6] The Monument to the Belarusians who died for Ukraine was opened on March 28, 2016 in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.[7]

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References
  1. Zianon Pazniak. Belarus is an Eastern Outspot
  2. Vadzim Smok. Belarusian Identity: the Impact of Lukashenka’s Rule // Analytical Paper. Ostrogorski Centre, BelarusDigest, 9 December 2013
  3. Is There Nationalism in Belarus? // BelarusDigest, 5 March 2013
  4. Belarusian ‘Vayar’ vs. ‘Black Hundred’ // InformNapalm
  5. Belarusians are fighting in Avdeevka? // WeapoNews.com
  6. Belarus Slowly and Carefully Walks Along the Ukrainian Path // stalkerzone.org
  7. Monument to Belarusians who died for Ukraine was opened in Kyiv // Belsat TV
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