Стварэнне і дзейнасць Беларускага аб’яднання ў Беластоцкай акрузе (1941–1944 гг.)
Creation and Activity of the Belarusian Association in Bezirk Bialystok (1941–1944)

Author(s): Jerzy Grzybowski
Subject(s): Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: World War II; German occupation; Bialystok region; Belarusian; Belarusian Association
Summary/Abstract: In 1941–1944, Bialystok was under German occupation. The occupiers tried to exploit the national antagonisms that existed in the region. To this end, they were willing to grant certain concessions in the field of culture and education to Belarusians. This was borne out by the formation of the Belarusian Association, which brought together in its ranks the most socially active members of the Belarusian society. The organisation carried out social, cultural, and educational activities which its leaders intended to contribute to the national emancipation of Belarusians. The occupation authorities, on the other hand, saw the organisation as a tool for pro-German propaganda and suppressing anti-German sentiments among the local population.

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