Belarus in 1918-1920: History peripetias

The article analyzes attempts of the Belarusian politicians to create the first independent Belarusian state in 1918-1920. The paper also studies the policy of the party and state leaders of the young Soviet republic and governments of Germany, Poland and Lithuania.

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