The Path to a Soviet Nation

Focusing on Belarusian nation-building and identity formation during the interwar years, this book analyzes the Soviet policy of Belarusization from 1924 to 1929. It explores the development of national identity and the integration of the Belarusian language in education and administration, examining its reception among various ethnic groups in the BSSR. Additionally, the work delves into the motivations behind the initiation and termination of this policy, as well as the dynamics between the Communist Party and Belarusian intellectuals.