The first part of the series will be available after November 23rd 2020!

The country of Belarus has been dominating international news headlines since the forged August 2020 presidential election and the massive protests that broke out since then.

To understand the processes taking place in this country and to give our audience a deeper context and background, Talk Eastern Europe is preparing a special documentary podcast series.
The series is called The Story of Belarus - The nation, its history and a new hope.

In this 10-part podcast documentary we will explore the country’s deep history, its people, their unique identity - forged in the early years of the 20th century and later molded after the fall of the Soviet Union.

We will discuss with experts how it has happened that Alyaksandr Lukashenka has been running the country with a strong hand since being elected in 1994 – in the country’s only free and fair election.

We will look at the rich culture of Belarusians, the role of language in identity, and the relationship with Russia. We will examine the social and economic consequences of Lukashenka’s 26 year rule and highlight the bright spots of this unique society. Lastly, we will discuss the most recent turmoil and hear from Belarusians themselves and their thoughts on the future of their country.
Join us as we discover The Story of Belarus.