Email this article The Effects of Religious-Cultural Worldviews on the Lack of Political-Economic Liberalization in Belarus over Twenty Years since rise of Lukashenko
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This paper focuses on the effects of political-culture in shaping the lack of political-economic liberalization in Belarus since 1991. Specifically, this paper will elucidate the intricate interplay between historically rooted cultural worldviews, ways of life and historical memories, to explain how the historical roots of Orthodox Christianity had a central influence on the patterns of political-economic development chosen by Belarus, even long after these religious-cultural values had been secularized and taken for granted. In doing so, this paper will help understand why Belarus chose to pursue such an illiberal and authoritarian orientation, and help explain the longevity of President Lukashenko.
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Belarusian Senior Journalist. Interview. Minsk, Belarus (April 5, 2010).
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Belarusian Academic. Interview. Minsk, Belarus (April 6b, 2010).
Belarusian Opposition Leader/Former Presidential Candidate. Interview. Minsk, Belarus (April 7a, 2010).
Belarusian Senior Academic. Interview. Minsk, Belarus (April 7b, 2010)
Belarusian Journalist. Interview. Minsk, Belarus (April 8, 2010).
Latvian Government Official. Interview. Riga, Latvia (February 26b, 2010).
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