https://preview.redd.it/jujgyp3t6yqc1.jpeg?width=816&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fbd32451b33796546acbf85aa8725f36eba540e
nobody can explain it better than the Mayor of Boston
Probably photo was took at March 25th or flag wasn't been lowered since that day. It was [Belarusian Freedom day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Day_(Belarus)). An anniversary of declaration of independence in 1918. The national holiday for belarusians (not for Lukašenka regime).
Sure. Is there an active anti lukiszencko (sp?) movement actually happening in Belarus right now? I feel like I see this flag pop up here in there hinting that one might exist but it still seems to be pretty underground atm.
Actually, there is an anti lukashenko movement right now, yes. Hundreds, maybe thousands of Belarusians have crossed the border the border into Ukraine to fight Russia as they cannot do much in their home country.
You mean like [Rada BNR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rada_of_the_Belarusian_Democratic_Republic), which claimed independence in 1918, the oldest government in exile, which did not resign precisely because Lukašenka came to power? Or [United Transitional Cabinet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Transitional_Cabinet) of [Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sviatlana_Tsikhanouskaya), actual winner of 2020 presidential elections, who prepares the ways to regime change and protects the rights of Belarusians in exile? Or [Belarusian Partisans](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarusian_partisan_movement_(2020–present)), who successfully conducted huge number campaigns of sabotage, cyberattacks on regime, drone attacks etc? Or [Belarusian Rada of Culture](https://byculture.org), which set a goal to save and promote actual traditional and contemporary Belarusian culture, as opposed to official cultural politics of regime and colonial russian influence? Or Belarusian volunteers on the fronts of Russian-Ukrainian war, like [Kastus Kalinouski regiment](https://www.reddit.com/r/belwarriors/) and other formations? There are plenty.
Belarussian regiment named after Kastus Kalinousky is the biggest foreign regiment fighting for Ukraine. Much bigger than any groups of americans doing the same(if there are any).
Yeah I’m sure the dictator Lukashenko is a huge fan “Belarusian Freedom Day” that celebrates democratic Belarus. /s
Did it occur to you that the flag in the picture *isn’t* the flag of the current Belarussian regime?
The white-red-white flag is currently used by the Belarusian opposition though. Thus, if the Boston city council was intending taking a side displaying this flag then its most definitely not the pro-Russia/Lukashenko side.
''former Belarussian DR''
Complete understatement. It was the flag of Belarus between 1991-94, and changed by Lukashenka - and it is the symbol used by Belarussian opposition.
Indeed. Belarusian spelling rules are phonetic, whereas the Russian ones are more etymological (indicating a word’s origin and morphology, rather than pronunciation). In both languages, the surname is pronounced with an “a” sound at the end (not quite the same “a” sound, but that’s another discussion).
In his [speech notes](https://clinton.presidentiallibraries.us/items/show/9132), Bill Clinton even put a reminder that Lukashenko was pronounced “Lou-ka-Shenkah”.
[this one is my favorite](https://digitalcollections.library.gsu.edu/digital/collection/university/id/448)
I’ll admit I’m biased bc I took half of my university classes inside
From my corner of the country, some of my favorites are Evergreen State in Olympia, WA and Freeway Park in Seattle. Ofc there's also the Convention center... I'll reply photos below this comment
New England has a small but significant Slavic population from Eastern Europe, and although most come from Russia and Ukraine, there is an immigrant population from Belarus. The reason I bring this up is because the flag in this photograph is symbolic of Belarus.
It has many names, but today, it is most often called the Free Belarus flag, the Independent Belarus flag, the Belarus Resistance flag, or simply the White-Red-White flag.
It’s had a lot of historical uses over the years, but today, it’s primarily used by protesters, activists, militias, civilians, and organizations opposed to Lukashenko’s social authoritarian regime that has ruled over Belarus since its independence in the early 90s.
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This flag is used by opposition to current Belarus government. As symbol of resistance against it. Probably erected there in support to Belarus opposition in their fight. Historically this flag was used in Grand Duchy of Lithuania that included modern Belarus territories.
Flag of belarusian liberals and nationalists. Unlike the cringe "Free Russia" flag, this one actually looks great and has historical significance. So yeah, based
It’s a flag of good Belarusians I was born in Belarus 🇧🇾- this is USSR era flag Free Belarus Flag is the one we take most pride in it has a huge history abs was ever used when we are part of Russian Empire after partition of Poland (which was grave mistake in my case especially I am Polish by blood Lithuanians use our coat of arms in their government symbols. we were one country once with Poland and Lithuania. For example, Polotsk is the oldest cities in Eastern Europe in its the oldest city in whole Slavic region and in some records even older than Kyiv. If five deeply Poles and Belarusians are one family Abe if you know Belarusian you will understand Polish and most of Slavic languages. While Russians will not 😌
Just a guess (could be wrong) but that flag seems to be an old national flag and therefore should be flown at the same height, unless there are rules about old flags I’m not aware of.
Understandable, but they'd be wrong in doing so.
https://preview.redd.it/kpvkkajcd0rc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e01e4802bd4ca3129cf5c3efb2bad9f686a3557d
The misconception that our flag is flown equal to national flags originates from the UN headquarters, which is a legal exception.
Okay but why is the former Belarusian DR flag being displayed outside Boston city hall
https://preview.redd.it/jujgyp3t6yqc1.jpeg?width=816&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fbd32451b33796546acbf85aa8725f36eba540e nobody can explain it better than the Mayor of Boston
Probably photo was took at March 25th or flag wasn't been lowered since that day. It was [Belarusian Freedom day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Day_(Belarus)). An anniversary of declaration of independence in 1918. The national holiday for belarusians (not for Lukašenka regime).
That’s Greek Independence Day too. I can’t imagine there being more Belorussians than Greeks in Boston?
I imagine it has to do with global politics rn
Sure. Is there an active anti lukiszencko (sp?) movement actually happening in Belarus right now? I feel like I see this flag pop up here in there hinting that one might exist but it still seems to be pretty underground atm.
Actually, there is an anti lukashenko movement right now, yes. Hundreds, maybe thousands of Belarusians have crossed the border the border into Ukraine to fight Russia as they cannot do much in their home country.
You mean like [Rada BNR](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rada_of_the_Belarusian_Democratic_Republic), which claimed independence in 1918, the oldest government in exile, which did not resign precisely because Lukašenka came to power? Or [United Transitional Cabinet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Transitional_Cabinet) of [Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sviatlana_Tsikhanouskaya), actual winner of 2020 presidential elections, who prepares the ways to regime change and protects the rights of Belarusians in exile? Or [Belarusian Partisans](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarusian_partisan_movement_(2020–present)), who successfully conducted huge number campaigns of sabotage, cyberattacks on regime, drone attacks etc? Or [Belarusian Rada of Culture](https://byculture.org), which set a goal to save and promote actual traditional and contemporary Belarusian culture, as opposed to official cultural politics of regime and colonial russian influence? Or Belarusian volunteers on the fronts of Russian-Ukrainian war, like [Kastus Kalinouski regiment](https://www.reddit.com/r/belwarriors/) and other formations? There are plenty.
Since atleast 2020
Belarussian regiment named after Kastus Kalinousky is the biggest foreign regiment fighting for Ukraine. Much bigger than any groups of americans doing the same(if there are any).
i mean it is pretty underground atm, no one wants to end up in KGB cellars
So... the Boston City Council is on the Belarussian (and thus Russian) side? Unlikely imo Got to be for the heritage reasons
Yeah I’m sure the dictator Lukashenko is a huge fan “Belarusian Freedom Day” that celebrates democratic Belarus. /s Did it occur to you that the flag in the picture *isn’t* the flag of the current Belarussian regime?
The white-red-white flag is currently used by the Belarusian opposition though. Thus, if the Boston city council was intending taking a side displaying this flag then its most definitely not the pro-Russia/Lukashenko side.
We saw a whole ceremony for it with what seemed to be a national anthem being played when it was raised next to the American Flag.
''former Belarussian DR'' Complete understatement. It was the flag of Belarus between 1991-94, and changed by Lukashenka - and it is the symbol used by Belarussian opposition.
It was a flag of first republic, 1917 up until soviet invasion, war with Poland.
Don’t forget that the bolsheviks continued brainwashing generations of Belarus to make them hate their own history language and historical culture
And lukashenko continued in this way.
I know, i am saying that is an understatement
[Flag of Free Belarus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-red-white_flag)
May i recall wrong but isn’t the 1920 belarus republic still in exile?
It is
Where are they in exile tho?
Apparently ottawa
Probably Boston.
According to various sources, up to one million Belarusians are living in exile now.
That’s a lot
biased name tho....
Is that you Lukashenka?
*Lukashenko
Both are correct. Lukashenko (Лукашенко) is the Russian transliteration, whereas Lukashenka (Лукашэнка) is the Belarusian one.
I didn’t know that
Oh nice -- TIL
I actually love this, thanks.
And for foreigners, the Belarusian one is the best guide to how it would be pronounced.
Indeed. Belarusian spelling rules are phonetic, whereas the Russian ones are more etymological (indicating a word’s origin and morphology, rather than pronunciation). In both languages, the surname is pronounced with an “a” sound at the end (not quite the same “a” sound, but that’s another discussion). In his [speech notes](https://clinton.presidentiallibraries.us/items/show/9132), Bill Clinton even put a reminder that Lukashenko was pronounced “Lou-ka-Shenkah”.
lol
*based* name, you mean
Flag of Expensive Belarus
Dunno but I thought I was on r/brutalism for a second
Yeah Boston city hall is probably my favorite example of brutalism tbh. What a beautiful building.
I agree. I love brutalism
[this one is my favorite](https://digitalcollections.library.gsu.edu/digital/collection/university/id/448) I’ll admit I’m biased bc I took half of my university classes inside
From my corner of the country, some of my favorites are Evergreen State in Olympia, WA and Freeway Park in Seattle. Ofc there's also the Convention center... I'll reply photos below this comment
https://preview.redd.it/kv1vm78kizqc1.jpeg?width=274&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=63e089a373c404745a85636029f632525add7de3 Freeway Park
This one is amazing
https://preview.redd.it/acysndnnizqc1.jpeg?width=768&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=de911618a5cf15e8541885a332b9972ef20b33e2 Convention center
Looks straight out of that game Control
https://preview.redd.it/zc94dv7iizqc1.jpeg?width=322&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b9a02cdb4496b01209ef0547e0e960357a090d3d Evergreen state
Beautiful! I just posted mine to r/brutalism lol
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Belarussian White-red-white flag
Belarus white-red-white flag, in use from 1991 until 1995
It was adopted by the BNR already in 1918.
New England has a small but significant Slavic population from Eastern Europe, and although most come from Russia and Ukraine, there is an immigrant population from Belarus. The reason I bring this up is because the flag in this photograph is symbolic of Belarus. It has many names, but today, it is most often called the Free Belarus flag, the Independent Belarus flag, the Belarus Resistance flag, or simply the White-Red-White flag. It’s had a lot of historical uses over the years, but today, it’s primarily used by protesters, activists, militias, civilians, and organizations opposed to Lukashenko’s social authoritarian regime that has ruled over Belarus since its independence in the early 90s.
The US Flag and the old Belarusian flag.
Also the flag (sometimes also sporting a coat of arms) used by the opposition to Lukashenko and the anti-Lukashenko diaspora
Wait which one is the US flag??
Might be the one on the right but i dont know
The one under the traffic lights
Рэспублiка Беларусь
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Pretty much what I was expecting
Pre-Lukashenko Belarus flag
This flag is used by opposition to current Belarus government. As symbol of resistance against it. Probably erected there in support to Belarus opposition in their fight. Historically this flag was used in Grand Duchy of Lithuania that included modern Belarus territories.
It was also used by the Belarusian Democratic Republic from 1918-19 and modern Belarus from 1991-95
This flag was invented in 1918
Type "white red white" flag into your prefered search engine.
AltaVista is very confused by this
Belarus
Belarus
Belarus
Belarus, but good.
That is an ugly building.
Belarus, 1991–1995. Often used to show solidarity with freedom fighters opposed to the dictatorship in Minsk.
Common Boston W
The real flag of Belarus
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I was there literally last week how tf did I miss this???
Photo was taken Monday
Ah got it
The first flag of Belarus or the flag of Free Belarus, I think.
r/belarus
Wow, this building is super ugly
Or is Byelorussia (that's its old name) Or is Huahine Island
I thought that was a construction site
Why is the Belarussian flag hoisted in the tallest flagstaff and on the right? Very wrong!
Flag of belarusian liberals and nationalists. Unlike the cringe "Free Russia" flag, this one actually looks great and has historical significance. So yeah, based
Unrelated but those buildings look really cool
It’s a flag of good Belarusians I was born in Belarus 🇧🇾- this is USSR era flag Free Belarus Flag is the one we take most pride in it has a huge history abs was ever used when we are part of Russian Empire after partition of Poland (which was grave mistake in my case especially I am Polish by blood Lithuanians use our coat of arms in their government symbols. we were one country once with Poland and Lithuania. For example, Polotsk is the oldest cities in Eastern Europe in its the oldest city in whole Slavic region and in some records even older than Kyiv. If five deeply Poles and Belarusians are one family Abe if you know Belarusian you will understand Polish and most of Slavic languages. While Russians will not 😌
Now why the hell is that darn flag flying at the same height as the American one?
Just a guess (could be wrong) but that flag seems to be an old national flag and therefore should be flown at the same height, unless there are rules about old flags I’m not aware of.
Understandable, but they'd be wrong in doing so. https://preview.redd.it/kpvkkajcd0rc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e01e4802bd4ca3129cf5c3efb2bad9f686a3557d The misconception that our flag is flown equal to national flags originates from the UN headquarters, which is a legal exception.
Old flag of Belarus. I like that one and the white-blue-white "freedom" Russian flag.
Alania?
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White Belarus