This is the second episode of “Language Question” — a podcast about endangered languages, where we will help you understand these languages as part of a common heritage that deserves protection in conversations with translators, community representatives, and linguists. Guest — Ales Plotka, Belarusian poet, translator, leader of the musical and poetic projects Sož and Baisan. We discuss the pitfalls of the second state Russian language in Belarus, translations, and the Belarusian generation of the Shot Revival. Which Ukrainian writers are translated into Belarusian? What were the 2020 protests in Belarus about? Why were Belarusian writers asked about their connection with Ukraine during interrogations in the 1930s?
UkraїnerAbout the Belarusian Shot Revival, translations and music. Ales Plotka
Editor's choice
More stories
More from the category
WarsBudanov believes Russia will face a difficult choice – Warthog Defence September 25, 2026 Interviews The Kremlin will have to choose between continuing the war and preserving Russia's internal stability,… 
JournalismDorzho Dugarov spoke about Buryatia’s independence and the collapse of the empire September 3, 2026 Interviews Buryat activist, publicist, and human rights defender Dorzho Dugarov is a guest on the new… 
International RelationsRafis Kashapov. Ukraine’s victory is a watershed: why we work with Harry Kasparov September 3, 2026 Interviews Harry Kasparov calls Ukraine's victory a condition for the collapse of the imperial project, and… 
WarsWhy are the people of Sakha talking about secession from Russia? An interview with Raisa Zubareva August 26, 2026 Interviews In a new interview, Ruslan Gabbasov discusses the most pressing issues with Raisa Zubareva, leader… 
International RelationsAlik Gomelsky: Stepan Bandera without myths: OUN(B), UPA, Jews, Poles, KGB, CIA and archival documents August 26, 2026 History, Interviews Stepan Bandera remains one of the most controversial figures in 20th-century Ukrainian history. Who was… 
Human Rights MovementThe people’s leader of Altai Aruna Arna handed over a letter from prison July 28, 2026 Interviews The Altai people's leader, Aruna Arna, sent a letter from prison. This is what the…