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After seven decades as a constituent republic of the USSR, Belarus attained its independence in 1991. It has retained closer political and economic ties to Russia than any of the other former Soviet republics. Belarus and Russia signed a treaty on a two-state union on 8 December 1999 envisioning greater political and economic integration. Although Belarus agreed to a framework to carry out the accord, serious implementation has yet to take place. Since his election in July 1994 as the country's first president, Alexandr LUKASHENKO has steadily consolidated his power through authoritarian means. Government restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, peaceful assembly, and religion continue.

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Belarus, Republic of Belarus, Respublika Byelarus', byelarus

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[Belarus] Byelorussia	Major Defense Industry Facilities in Belarus	Belarus - Major Defense Industry Facilities in Belarus	Belarus (Political) 1992
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Elena 3rd November 2009	Hello everybody! I'm from Belarus. There are a lot of bat stereotypes about my country (for example, about authoritation etc.). If you want I can get you REAL information about Belarus. If you have any questions, you can write me: belaruszm@gmail.com
Nicole 15th June 2009	Hi, I have a very old photo of my grandparents with a short message on the back in Russian or Belarusian that I cannot read. It would mean so much to me if someone could translate it into English for me? Thanks Nicole webster10@westnet.com.au
Nicole 15th June 2009	Hi, I have a very old photo of my grandparents with a short message on the back in Russian or Belarusian that I cannot read. It would mean so much to me if someone could translate it into English for me? Thanks Nicole nwebster@zipform.com.au