The Belarusian People’s Republic in 1918

  • Denis P. Bryhadzin State Institute of Management and Social Technologies of the BSU, 7 Špaliernaja Street, Minsk 220004, Belarus
  • Petr I. Bryhadzin School of Business of the BSU, 5 Maskoŭskaja Street, Minsk 220007, Belarus

Abstract

In the article the conditions and factors that contributed to the creation of the Belarusian People’s Republic in 1918 are considered. Specifics of geopolitical changes in the Belarusian lands are reflected in connection with the conclusion of the Brest Peace Agreement on 3 March 1918. The author analyzed the approaches of different political groups to the problem of self-determination of Belarus, the search for possible allies among the large states and governments of neighboring countries. The activities of the BPR aimed at preserving the territorial integrity of Belarus, international recognition of the new state formation, attempts of national cultural revival of the country are revealed.

Author Biographies

Denis P. Bryhadzin, State Institute of Management and Social Technologies of the BSU, 7 Špaliernaja Street, Minsk 220004, Belarus

PhD (history); dean of the faculty of advanced studies and retraining

Petr I. Bryhadzin, School of Business of the BSU, 5 Maskoŭskaja Street, Minsk 220007, Belarus

doctor of science (history), full professor; director

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Published
2018-07-30
Keywords: self-determination of Belarus, Belarusian People’s Republic, international recognition, territorial integrity of the Belarusian lands, national cultural revival
How to Cite
Bryhadzin D. P., Bryhadzin P. I. The Belarusian People’s Republic in 1918 // Journal of the Belarusian State University. History. 2018. 3. PP. 10-16.
Section
World War I: national movements and the fall of impires