Stories about Belarus from August, 2008
Georgia War: Consequences for Russia
Lj user lemantar enumerates (RUS) various consequences for Russia of the war with Georgia from a Belarusian perspective.
Belarus: Two Olympic Bronze Medals
The Being Had Times reported that Belarus has won two bronze medals in the Beijing Olympics so far, one in Greco-Roman by Mikhail Semenov and one in weightlifting by Anastasia Novikova.
Georgia War: Russian Disappointment With Belarus
Osteuropablog discusses (GER) an article on Russian newssite Novyj Region 2, claiming that Moscow is disappointed with failing support from Minsk during the Russo-Georgian conflict.
Belarus: Roma still excluded from education
Roma Gypsy Romany Gypsy reposted an article describing how Roma in Belarus are still discriminated from access to education, with a mere 2% Romani finishing secondary school.
Belarus: Restrictive Media Law Confirmed
Vitaly Portnikov comments on (RUS) the new and restrictive Belarusian media law that has now been confirmed by the country's president, Alyaksandr Lukashenka.
Belarus: Closing in on Elections
The 8th Circle discusses the political situation in Belarus for the upcoming 28th of September parliamentary elections.
Belarus: Lukashenka and God
Malishevsky analyses (RUS) Belarussian President's Alyaksandr Lukashenka, relationship to God from his frequent invocations of higher powers in speeches and public appearances, especially when it comes to foreign relations.
Former Soviet Union: Survey Shows Increasing CIS-Differences
LJ user fobosanddeimos comments upon (RUS) a recent survey by Evraziysky Monitor, showing big differences between post-soviet states, which form an obstacle for prospects of integration.
Belarus: Manual for journalists
Daniel Rodrigo [Spanish] posted photos of a “manual” for Belarussian journalists, a promotional leaflet on a documentary about the lack of freedom of speech in Belarus.
