CIVIL SOCIETY IN TODAY’S BELARUS AS AN ACTOR OF SOCIAL CHANGES

Abstract

This article studies the civil society possibilities to influence the social transformation processes in Belarus. Also the institutional framework and sociocultural conditions of the civil society functioning are studied. It is underlined that the authoritarian regime is aimed at maximum control establishing over the area of social initiative, meanwhile supporting civic initiatives which act in line with the certain state objectives. It is pointed out that the socio-cultural factors impact on the civil society in the Republic of Belarus is predominantly negative. The civil society’s value background is analyzed. Are outlined segments, which in toxic social circumstances act creatively, efficiently, and sustainably.

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A. Lysiuk, D. Lysiuk, M. Sokolovskaja

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  • EP ID EP262349
  • DOI 10.18524/2304-1439.2017.2(29).119958
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A. Lysiuk, D. Lysiuk, M. Sokolovskaja (2017). CIVIL SOCIETY IN TODAY’S BELARUS AS AN ACTOR OF SOCIAL CHANGES. Вісник Одеського національного університету. Соціологія і політичні науки, 22(2), 83-91. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-262349