Who are the Belarusians? - A guide to Belarusians and Belarus (Adam u Alan)(Paperback / softback)

A Guide to Belarusians, Belarus and what makes the country unique. Being on the crossroads between invading armies since time immemorial, Belarus has emerged with a growing sense of identity that sets them apart from their neighbours. The author opens the lid on the background, attitudes and behaviour of a people about which little is known. 'Belarusians often describe themselves with the word 'Pamiarkoŭnasc'. This spans the kaleidoscope of attitudes such as 'moderation', 'self-restraint', 'patience', 'resignation', 'tolerance' and an excessive interest in what other people think of them.' 'Whereas in the UK politeness is generally applied in order to preserve a general sense of harmony, in Belarus it is selective and done for specific reasons and in specific contexts. A Belarusian is polite when the situation demands.' 'In the bus, there may be an empty place in an otherwise
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