Day of Belarusian Independence: For the first time without a parade and embroidered shirts
July 3 is Independence Day in Belarus. What does the date of the liberation of the capital of the BSSR by the Soviet army have to do with the “independence” of the Republic of Belarus, proclaimed after the collapse of the Soviet Union 47 years later, is a separate question, but this is the main holiday of the Belarusian political calendar. It is usually celebrated with great pomp. But not this year. Of course, there will be celebrations and outings…