Comparison of the democratic rating of the regions of modern Belarus as a factor of heterogeneity of the political regime in 2020–2023: quantitative and qualitative analysis
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5164-2024-3-153-166
Abstract
Aim. To evaluate the democratic potential of political relations between modern Russia and Belarus.
Methodology. As the methodology of the article, it is proposed to use socio-economic ranking together with the results of a mass survey of the regions of Belarus, which will allow us to get the most complete look at the changes in the preferences of the population and complement the study.
Results. In general, inconsistencies have been noted between the regional division of Belarus as a unitary state in the socio-economic context. The border regions of Belarus to Russia (Vitebsk, Mogilev and Gomel regions) tend to evaluate relations with Russia in a more positive way. The western regions of Belarus (Grodno and Brest regions) have a little more skepticism towards Russia, but in general, the unified international and foreign policy of Belarus allows us to balance democratic assessments of Russia. The contradictory results of Belarusians’ assessments of the “EuropeRussia-Neighbors” relations focus on regional specifics and understanding of the difference in political views across the entire geography of the state.
Research implications. A scientific assumption is made regarding the existence of various zones according to estimates of the level of democracy within one political regime, using the example of Belarus. The qualitative conclusions of the ranking of the regions of Belarus are substantiated in order to develop recommendations for improving the regional policy of Belarus and stabilizing the political regime. The political relations between Russia and Belarus at the present stage are touched upon.
About the Author
D. E. Emelyanov
Tula State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Daniil E. Emelyanov – Postgraduate student, Department of Sociology and Political Science of the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences
ul. Boldina 151, Tula 300012
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