Polihistor
30 years of a dictator. Lukashenko's Belarus - Soviet or national?
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, who became president of Belarus after winning the 1994 elections, has held undivided power for three decades.
Over the years, his rule has been marked by authoritarianism, which has significantly affected the lives of citizens. How is life in Belarus under Lukashenko's rule? Observers often describe the situation in the country as difficult, with restrictions on civil liberties and repression of the opposition. More and more Belarusians are choosing to flee to Poland in search of better living conditions and security, which is further exacerbated by recent political unrest and tensions.