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Changes in Political Atmosphere
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The story follows residents grappling with changes from a soft, authoritarian system to a totalitarian one, leaving some disillusioned with their ideal country. Apartments once bought by young upper-middle-class people now hold the weight of a changing society.
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In 2020, Belarusians went from being politically apathetic to protesting against the country's authoritarian regime after several opposition candidates were arrested, taken off the ballot and anti-COVID measures were ignored by the president.
00:00 - 02:06 (02:06)
Summary
In 2020, Belarusians went from being politically apathetic to protesting against the country's authoritarian regime after several opposition candidates were arrested, taken off the ballot and anti-COVID measures were ignored by the president.
ChapterChanges in Political Atmosphere
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘The Battle for the Mural — and the Future of Belarus’
PodcastThe Daily
The story follows the residents of Belarus as they defend a mural in their shared space, known as the Square of Change, amidst a changing political atmosphere in the country towards totalitarianism.
02:06 - 04:12 (02:06)
Summary
The story follows the residents of Belarus as they defend a mural in their shared space, known as the Square of Change, amidst a changing political atmosphere in the country towards totalitarianism.
ChapterChanges in Political Atmosphere
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘The Battle for the Mural — and the Future of Belarus’
PodcastThe Daily
A man struggles with his emotions as he prepares to hang a banner advocating for peace with his group, who plan to act under the cover of dusk, because they want to get their message out there without drawing too much attention or causing any trouble.
04:12 - 07:10 (02:57)
Summary
A man struggles with his emotions as he prepares to hang a banner advocating for peace with his group, who plan to act under the cover of dusk, because they want to get their message out there without drawing too much attention or causing any trouble.