This year Belarusians throughout the world celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of the Belarusian Democratic Republic (BNR), the first independent Belarusian state that was proclaimed in March 1918 after more than 150 years of occupation by the Russian Empire. While short-lived, it nevertheless represented the political expression of the Belarusian national consciousness that had grown through the 19th century. The Proclamation of Independence of BNR of March 25th became the most significant date of Belarusian history in the 20th century and symbolizes the resolve of the Belarusian people to have Freedom and Independence. @adsactly
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