Belarus is a country of folk songs. Igor Luchenok, one of the most heartrending national folklorists, resides in Belarus. Written from the soul, with profound lyrics about…

One of my friends adores Belarusian pancakes, traditionally known as draniki. These delicious pastries are made of potatoes, eggs and flour and are included in over 40…

In October 2015, Belarusian writer and journalist Svetlana Alexievich was announced as the winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature. She is the first journalist to…

Have you ever been inside an authentic rural hut – one carefully constructed of pine logs – somewhere out in the backcountry of the Polesye region in…

Sheltered songs, sheltered span... The sparkle of crystal dawn, Sunlight rising over the land ... I sense your ancient sorrow, Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Belovezhskaya Pushcha. During the Soviet…

Will the Republic of Belarus judicial system treat U.S. businesses per American notions of justice? Recent Belarus courts’ decisions in a precedent-setting case bode well for U.S.…

Competition among the huge number of investors in modern markets means not only difficulty in finding new investment opportunities, but also increased complication in selecting prospective interests.…

Although BelAZ heavy trucks and BELARUS tractors are the most recognized Belarusian brands, the country is now accepted as one of the most comfortable business environments for…

My name is David Baron* and I am Chairman of the Belarus-US Business Council. I am an American, a lawyer, and, for the last 10+ years, I…

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You are holding the first issue of the US-Belarus Observer.
This magazine is meant to help familiarize American politicians, experts and the wider public with Belarus, a…