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The Fragility of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's Biography
25:50 - 29:58 (04:08)
The official discourse on Lukashenko's life is a chaotic jumble of altered narratives, literary productions, and contested quotations. This shows how vulnerable his biography is and how easily it can be challenged by vernacular alternatives.
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The official discourse on Belarusian President Lukashenko's life is a mix of representations, altered narratives, and literary productions that are easily challenged by vernacular alternatives.
25:50 - 27:30 (01:40)
Summary
The official discourse on Belarusian President Lukashenko's life is a mix of representations, altered narratives, and literary productions that are easily challenged by vernacular alternatives. The fragility of his biography is demonstrated by the contested nature of his own words, making it clear that what matters is that the state can at least act as if people believe it.
ChapterThe Fragility of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's Biography
EpisodePart One: Alexander Lukashenko: The Dictator of Belarus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Belarus Country Study Guide, a book funded by the Belarusian government and published by a US-based publishing house, depicts a propaganda version of Lukashenko's life, portraying him as a persevering and hardworking individual who had to bear a lot of responsibility for his family at a young age.
27:30 - 28:45 (01:15)
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The Belarus Country Study Guide, a book funded by the Belarusian government and published by a US-based publishing house, depicts a propaganda version of Lukashenko's life, portraying him as a persevering and hardworking individual who had to bear a lot of responsibility for his family at a young age.
ChapterThe Fragility of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's Biography
EpisodePart One: Alexander Lukashenko: The Dictator of Belarus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The biography of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is shrouded in mystery, featuring conflicting accounts and attempts at state propaganda to emphasize certain aspects of his life.
28:46 - 29:58 (01:12)
Summary
The biography of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is shrouded in mystery, featuring conflicting accounts and attempts at state propaganda to emphasize certain aspects of his life. Despite his lack of a detailed backstory, Lukashenko has maintained a hold on power in Belarus for over two decades.