The Pathetic History of Belarus

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Embark on a captivating historical journey through Belarus' past, from its Early Slavic roots in the 5th-9th century to its current 21st-century challenges. This detailed YouTube video delves into Belarus' intriguing history, culture, politics, and social dynamics. Discover the Slavic tribes' settlements, their alliances, and the formation of the Kievan Rus' federation, marked by Viking (Varangian) influence and East Slav migrations. Learn about the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, feudalism, the rise of serfdom, and the harsh peasant life under noble boyars. Explore the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth era, where Belarus became a Polish colony, facing religious diversity, Catholicism's rise, and Belarusian language suppression. Witness Belarus' integration into the Russian Empire following Poland's partitions, leading to administrative overhauls, legal system conflicts, and cultural suppression under Russian rule. The video delves into the 19th-century national revival, industrialization, urbanization, and the Belarusian national movement's rise, including the significant 1863-1864 Uprising against Russian domination. The early 20th century unveils a brief period of Belarusian independence during World War I, followed by the establishment of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic. Understand Stalin's political repression in the 1930s, the impact of collectivization, and the suppression of Belarusian language and culture. World War II brings Nazi occupation, immense destruction, and a catastrophic loss of Belarusian life. Post-WWII, discover Soviet Belarus' reconstruction, rapid industrialization, and the Chornobyl disaster's fallout. Belarus' 1991 independence post-USSR disintegration, its economic reliance on Russia, and Lukashenko's authoritarian regime highlight modern struggles. Uncover the 2020 presidential election crisis, Belarus' role in the Ukraine invasion, and the migrant crisis with Poland. It's perfect for those interested in Slavic history, Eastern European politics, socio-economic dynamics, cultural studies, and the geopolitical landscape. Join us in this enlightening exploration of Belarusian heritage, its struggles for independence, and its ongoing quest for identity and sovereignty in a rapidly changing world. • Socials: • Discord: / discord • TikTok: / polishdaneyt • Instagram: / polishdaneyt • Reddit: / polishdane • Facebook: / polishdane • Youtube: / @polishdane • Timestamps: • 00:00 - 00:49 - Intro • 00:49 - 03:00 - Kievan Rus' • 03:00 - 06:00 - Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth • 06:00 - 11:00 - Russian Empire • 11:00 - 13:30 - USSR • 13:30 - 18:16 - Independence (kinda) • Sources: • • 1 hour Doomer music mix from Belarus ... • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History... • • The History of Europe: Every Year

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