I know that Belarus is a very poor country and I have met quite a few teenagers from there ( they were all part of an ophanage) in Italy ( they were actually staying in Italy for a few months thanks to some generous people)..
Anyhow the point is, are all belarussians poor? Of course some have money, but looking at the economic state of the country, the corruption of the government and everything else, could it be said that maybe around 98% of the population suffers poverty? And will it ever change
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2006-06-30 15:47:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
This country sounds like it is in a very bad way; Although it appears that some attempt was made to make it a democracy, the first elected president is still in office after 12 years and well on his way to being a true authoritarian.
It also appears that the country is almost completely dependent upon Russia.
After seven decades as a constituent republic of the USSR, Belarus attained its independence in 1991. It has retained closer political and economic ties to Russia than any of the other former Soviet republics. Belarus and Russia signed a treaty on a two-state union on 8 December 1999 envisioning greater political and economic integration. Although Belarus agreed to a framework to carry out the accord, serious implementation has yet to take place. Since his election in July 1994 as the country's first president, Alexander LUKASHENKO has steadily consolidated his power through authoritarian means. Government restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, peaceful assembly, and religion
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2006-06-30 15:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by shoppingontherun 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe the economic of Belarus is not so good, BUT there is no 98% poor population. I don't know the exact number, but I know that average salary is $250 per month, which is fairly enough to not to be in poor class. People in capital are wealthier then in regions. The overall situation in the Republic is not too bad from an economical view. That’s why most of the people still voting for Mr. Lukashenka (50% at the least). There are much bigger problems. The president and his “team” occupied the country and doesn’t let people to choose there government. That’s a major problem. And I want to mention once again, that there isn’t 98% poor population, it's a myth.
2006-06-30 17:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by Eugene 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was born in Belarus, lived there for 20some years, now I live in the US.
And your question is rather philosophical. I would say it depends on the way you look at it, say Vova is working his butt off trying to make ends meet, but really never has enough to go and buy himself a pair of jeans (so, he is poor). But Vasia robbed somebody, spent it all, doesn't have any rubles left (so, he is poor, too). That's my answer.
But 98% is way too big of a number.
P.S. Don't judge the country by some orphans you saw (I'm sure orphans from Australia or France or anywhere else in the world wouldn't look any better)
2006-07-03 10:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by anchik66 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the country was part of the Soviet block (which Belarus was), you can just about bet money that it is poor.
2006-06-30 16:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by trinitytough 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, Belarus is still very 3rd World.
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2006-07-13 17:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It won't change as long as we have politicians and they say, "Trust me, I know what I am doing">
2006-07-14 09:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to sy I am not familiar with this ..
2006-07-14 14:59:09 · answer #7 · answered by J D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋