Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. With a population of about 9.2 million people. The population is aging, with a median age of 41 years, and a shrinking working-age group. Emigration among young professionals has increased due to political unrest and limited economic opportunities. Ethnic Belarusians make up 85% of the population, with significant Russians (7.5%), Poles (3%), and Ukrainians (1.5%) minorities.
Politically, Belarus has been led by President Alexander Lukashenko since 1994, making him Europe’s longest-serving ruler. The government has faced criticism for authoritarian practices, restricted press freedom, limited political opposition, and human rights abuses…
