Belarusian identity and propaganda's narratives: the presentation of the analytical product by BISS
Channel: Press Club Belarus
Date: 2021-06-17

The first issue of the Index covered August-October 2020 – one of the tensest periods in the history of independent Belarus. The new issue analyzes the events which happened three months after when the street activity subsided and the propaganda gained momentum.

Identity Index is designed to provide a systematic analysis that allows tracking changes in the Belarusian identity and the positions of various actors such as public initiatives, the state and business. Identity Index aims to analyze key events and statements of stakeholders, identify trends and forecast their further development.

During the presentation of the Identity Index was discuss the following issues:

1. How has the state, the civil society and the business changed their impact on the Belarusian identity during the winter of 2020-2021 compared to the period of active street protests?

2. What narratives does state propaganda promote regarding the Belarusian identity?

3. How is the strengthening of the national identity and socio-political division related?

Speakers:

Vadim Mojeiko, PhD in Cultural Studies, BISS analyst;
Maxim Stefanovich, MA in Political Science, Political and Media Analyst, Sense Analytics;
Andrei Rasinski, a cultural scientist, BISS associated expert.