Cultures of the world (third edition)

Belarus as an official autonomous country only achieved independence in 1991. With a history of conflict, culture, and many different rulers, this former member of the Soviet Union must now strives to balance influence and values from both the East and the West. The people of Belarus have struggled to find a national identity, but today they hold strong to their traditions, language, beliefs, lifestyle, and culture. Through detailed text and photographs, readers will learn about historic and modern Belarus

Grades 5-8

Belarus today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Belarusians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Belarus -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Timeline