Protests in Belarus: Nation and Identity with Dima Khanenko

It has been branded "Europe's last dictatorship" - but something is afoot in the country of Belarus. Opposition protests and significant political traction has begun to gain against it's strongman leader Lukashenko and support for Tikhanovskaya who wants to release all political prisoners and hold fair and democratic elections began to rise in the days leading up to the Presidential Election. With the election complete and claims of an 80% victory for Lukashenko, this episode recorded prior to the election takes a look into the buildup to Belarus' nationalism through a cultural, ethnic and historical lens. Joined by Dima Khanenko and special guest co-host Marcin Kielczewski, Jake explores comparisons with Belarus' politically turbulent neighbour Ukraine and civic nationalistic aims in Scotland.