Russification of Belarus
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The Russification of Belarus denotes a historical process where the integration of Russian language and culture increasingly influenced Belarusian society, especially during the 20th century.
Example of Russification in the 19th century; the reconstructed Church of St. Mary's (no longer exists) in Grodno (Hrodna)
Minsk, Belarus, 2011: old street sign in Belarusian language (right) replaced with new one in Russian language (left).
The Russian 4th Guards Tank Division at a military parade dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus, 2019
The St. Boris and Gleb church in Novogrudok (on the left) before reconstruction, and after reconstruction (on the right) in the Russian Revival Architecture style.
Nasha Niva
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Nasha Niva is one of the oldest Belarusian weekly newspapers, founded in 1906 and re-established in 1991. Nasha Niva became a cultural symbol, due to the newspaper's importance as a publisher of Belar
Russification of Belarus
…to Russian. Efforts continue to revive and promote the Belarusian language through various media including the historically significant newspaper "Nasha Niva" and modern internet platforms. The Russification of Belarus comprises several components…
Nasha niva 2009
"Nasha Niva" logo in the early 20th century (written in the Belarusian Latin alphabet)
Editor's office after police search, 1910s
Editors office, 1907