Belarusian diaspora in the cultural policy of the Republic of Belarus (1990–2017)
https://doi.org/10.29235/2524-2369-2019-64-3-299-311
Abstract
The analysis of establishment and development of relations of Belarus with its countrymen abroad as a part of the government culture policy is given in the article. The author defines the development stages, main subjects, and the directions for cooperation of metropolis with diaspora. During the first stage (1990-1995) the relations intensified significantly, the number of subjects that were involved in building bridges and implementing connections increased. Coordinating council for the Belarusian community living abroad was established, programme «Belarusians in the world» was created and implemented for systematic work. From 1996 to 2007 political events and financial stringency had impact on the connections development. An important role was played by diplomatic missions under the circumstances of Belarusian diaspora division based on political opinions. Questions regarding cooperation with the diaspora were then on the agenda of the State committee on religion and nationality, which was seen in cooperation between Belarusian government and the diaspora since 2008. National authorities played an active role in realization of initiatives expressed by the participants at the 5th Congress of Belarusians of the world (2009). The main subject of the policy regarding Belarusians abroad was the ministry of culture. Belarusian diaspora department began to work as a part of Belarusian institute of culture. A new stage started with signing a government program «Belarusians in the world» for 2013-2015. A new law «Relating to Belarusians abroad» was made in 2014. Issues regarding cooperation with the diaspora were included in the Code on culture (2016). Cultural cooperation with the diaspora became more diverse.
About the Author
D. A. Kryvashei
Institute of History, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus
Belarus
Dzmitry A. Kryvashei - Ph. D. (Hist.), Associate Professor, Senior Scientific Researcher.
1 Akademi-cheskaya Str., Minsk 220072References
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