Zmitser Yanenka

Belarus: Cultural censorship as state policy

Keeping tight control over every sphere of social life is the general policy of the Belarusian authorities. This is true not only about politics, economy or media; arts and culture face censorship as well. Zmitser Yanenka reports from Belarus

Religion in Belarus: no conscience, no freedom

by Zmitser Yanenka | 06 Mar 13

In an authoritarian state, the regime uses loyal religious institutions to impose strict control over society and oppress freedom of conscience. Zmitser Yanenka reports from Belarus