Opinion: desire for peace rooted in Belarusians’ national consciousness

A desire for peace and possibility to work calmly on their land is natural for Belarusians – as noted by political expert Aleksei Belyaev in his talk with Alfa Radio

Commenting on the decision to declare 2023 the Year of Peace and Creation, the expert noted that some criticise Belarusians for that, but citizens of the country will still stand their ground.

“A desire for peace is a feature of Belarusians’ national consciousness,” Mr. Belyaev noted. “Some may say that Belarusians are too tolerant, and this somehow spoils them. However, in fact, to keep patience and a desire for peace in times when people around are going mad in their thirst for blood, revenge and reprisals is a good feature. Belarusians need to cultivate and preserve it.”