In times Lukashenko theme of Stalinist repression against the Belarusian people almost lost against the background of the events of World War II, about which much has been written, filmed movies, and in memory of the victims and heroes built many monuments and memorials. But if we compare between these two realities, compare without ideological dogmas and hysteria, it becomes clear - the history of political Stalinist terror actually far more tragic than the story of the war and its consequences still affect the present and future of the nation.
The Council of Ministers of Belarus decided to December 31, 2014 to acquire donated to the state ownership and Beshenkovichi Gorodokski forestries that are now branches of "Vitebskdrev". The forestries will be transferred to the state as property complexes, the book value at 1 May 2014 and Beshenkovichi Haradok forestry enterprises was 19.144 and 19.19 billion rubles respectively.
Vitebsk human rights activist Paul Levinau sent an appeal to the site of Alexander Lukashenko. He told Radio Liberty that the reason for this was the souvenir products, which are sold in Vitebsk. Photo fridge magnets rights activist sent along with his appeal.
November 5 to worldwide solidarity actions were "Stand Up for Journalism." They are held at the initiative of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and dedicated journalists struggle for their rights and against political and economic pressure on the media, physical violence against journalists and difficult working conditions. Independent journalists from Vitebsk joined the global campaign in support of free journalism.
Polotsk regional executive committee since February 2014 does not register the NGO "Society for the Protection of consumers." Last time the refusal to register was settling bad sanitary condition of the leased premises. The former premises of society were selected PMC Utilities Polotsk for artificially created debt payment for rent.
Next ban to hold a picket received from local authorities members of the Conservative Christian Party BPF Dzyarzhautsau Jan and Peter Sarapenya. The reason for the ban - the traditional Vitebsk: the lack of applicants share agreements with doctors, janitors and policemen. The picket was to pass on 7 November.
Guide Polotsk locomotive depot nominally increased the salary and simultaneously slashed the award. As a result, the workers began to receive even less than before. Told edition charter97.org reader.
Polotsk, Orsha and deep local activists noted Dzyady. November 1-2, they visited the memorials dedicated to the perpetuation of the victims of Stalin's totalitarian regime. Also clean the cemetery and almost word memory social and political activists and independent journalists who have gone to another world.
November 1 to the occasion Autumn Dziady by established tradition, some members of Vitebsk parties, social movements and journalists at the initiative of Boris Khamajda attended public memorial Polei and cemetery where buried departed into eternity Vitebsk public and party activists.
Concerns regarding the conditions of detention prisoner Igor Olinevich expressed parliamentarian Marieluise Beck of Germany. She wrote a letter to the ambassador of Belarus in Germany with the requirement to create decent prison conditions of political prisoners.