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There is not a great selection of books about Belarus, but we have tried to include a good variety. However, if you want to buy books once you get to Belarus, there are plenty. There are some good bookstores around Minsk, not to mention many stands where many different kinds of books are sold.
Central Bookstore
Skoriny 19, tel. (+375-17) 227 49 18/226 10 52. Open 10:00 - 15:00, 16:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00, 16:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.
This bookstore has the largest selection of Russian and Belarusian books in Minsk. There are also a few souvenirs and even posters of the President.
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Belarus is little understood, and has been neglected by many in the West. "Belarus at the Crossroads" attempts to explain the importance of Belarus not only to its neighbors, but to all of Europe. It is a collection of essays by authors from many different countries, such as; Russia, Poland, Lithuania, United States, and Belarus. Each author gives a description of how Belarus is viewed from their country and analyzes the relationship between their own country and Belarus. Each author examines the role that Alexander Lukashenko plays in the development of Belarus, and how their more..
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| author: | Sherman W. Garnett, Robert Legvold, Editors |
| isbn: | 0870031724 |
| subject: | Current Politics of Belarus |
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| author: | John Noble,John King,Nicholas Selby,George We.. |
| isbn: | 0864423209 |
| subject: | travel |
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| author: | Philip Marsden |
| isbn: | 155970392X |
| subject: | travel |
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| author: | Herman Yablokoff,Bella Mysell (Translator) |
| isbn: | 0910155283 |
| subject: | culture |
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| author: | Rosemary Wells,Mary Antin,Dan Andreasen |
| isbn: | 0803721498 |
| subject: | history |
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| author: | Jan Zaprudnik |
| isbn: | 0813317940 |
| subject: | history |
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| author: | Karen Dawisha (Editor),Preface by Bruce Parro.. |
| isbn: | 0521597323 |
| subject: | history |
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Timothy Garton Ash, St. Antony's College, University of Oxford
A work of profound scholarship and considerable importance.
Samuel P. Huntington, Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies
A brilliant and fascinating analysis of the subtleties, complexities, and paradoxes of the evolution of nations in Eastern Europe.
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| author: | Timothy Snyder |
| isbn: | 030010586X |
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4th Edition / March 2006 / 792 pp / 24 pp colour / 143 maps
Cosmopolitan cities, bubbling volcanoes, spectacular mountains and breathtaking art – Russia is as diverse as it is dramatic, while Belarus satisfies those in search of a Soviet experience. Untangle the conspiracy theories and immerse yourself in the rich heritage – from Minsk to Moscow, Siberia to Kamchatka, make sure you're carrying this best-selling guide to the world's most enigmatic destination.
CULTURAL CONTEXT – in-depth background information brings you up more..
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| author: | Simon Richmond , John Noble , Steve Kokker , Regis St. Louis , Robert Reid , Mara Vorhees , Mark Elliott , Patrick Horton |
| isbn: | 1741042917 |
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