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Building Courtyard Becomes Island of Freedom
42:10 - 51:48 (09:38)
Residents of a building in Minsk, Belarus found refuge in their courtyard, where they were able to create a community without fear of being detained by authorities. They painted murals and flew flags off their balconies, determined to keep their spirit of freedom alive.
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Residents of two buildings band together to overcome physical and bureaucratic obstacles, including a failed zipline attempt, to strengthen their community through creating art and displaying symbols of solidarity.
42:10 - 47:07 (04:57)
Summary
Residents of two buildings band together to overcome physical and bureaucratic obstacles, including a failed zipline attempt, to strengthen their community through creating art and displaying symbols of solidarity.
ChapterBuilding Courtyard Becomes Island of Freedom
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘The Battle for the Mural — and the Future of Belarus’
PodcastThe Daily
Despite the ongoing political turmoil and detainment of individuals like Stepan, a group of residents found solace in their courtyard as they created a sense of community and freedom.
47:07 - 50:05 (02:57)
Summary
Despite the ongoing political turmoil and detainment of individuals like Stepan, a group of residents found solace in their courtyard as they created a sense of community and freedom. As others were forced to flee, the residents banded together to form a quasi-state to continue their activism.
ChapterBuilding Courtyard Becomes Island of Freedom
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘The Battle for the Mural — and the Future of Belarus’
PodcastThe Daily
Putin extended a $1.5 billion loan to Lukashenko's regime, showing continued support despite rumors that opposition candidates were Kremlin-approved plants.
50:05 - 51:48 (01:43)
Summary
Putin extended a $1.5 billion loan to Lukashenko's regime, showing continued support despite rumors that opposition candidates were Kremlin-approved plants. Lukashenko began making overtures to Russia and reshuffled the security services while rumors circulated of Shilovikis monitoring chat rooms.