According to the National Statistics Committee, gross salary in Belarus in July reached BYR 745.8 or 94.7% of that in July 2015. Real wages reduced...
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Notice: Undefined variable: class in /var/www/solidari/data/www/focus.solidarityby.eu/head.php on line 129 OverviewFinalistsJudgesRulesArticlesHow to enterBelarus in Focus 2011 Articles16 JanLukasz Grajewski, Eastbook.eu, January 16, 2012 (Poland) Notice: Undefined index: like in /var/www/solidari/data/www/focus.solidarityby.eu/page.php on line 43 776 Notice: Undefined index: like in /var/www/solidari/data/www/focus.solidarityby.eu/page.php on line 53 ![]() Famous Twitter UsersThere is a place in Belarus where a spokesperson of the government talks with an oppositional journalist and Minsk authorities debate with citizens about upcoming demonstrations. Belarusian freedom of speech is flourishing in the Internet Thanks to an open formula of obligatory short and interesting messages, Twitter has become quite popular in Belarus. At first, it was a tool mainly of web users sceptical towards authorities, but lately this social networking service has also been actively used by state institutions. The uniqueness of Belarusian phenomenon lies in pluralism and dialogue, which lack is fairly noticeable in other media. Those netizens criticising President Alexander Lukashenko and his government have an opportunity to directly ask Olga Dolgaya, a spokesperson of the Council of Ministers, anything only via Twitter. On the other hand, the official account of Minsk authorities has been highly popular since its intense activity during the famous series of silent protests in 2011. The city government was constantly trying to demobilize the protesters and, at the same time, to create a more approachable image through discussing with even the toughest opponents of the government. Also civil servants from foreign and culture departments are engaging in debates on line. Virtual discussions on Twitter are a significant part of political and social life in the Lukashenko’s country. It is good to get to know who is twitting in Belarusian Internet – below you have our top 10 most noteworthy Twitter users:
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