Charter 97
Minsk, Minsk, BelarusBelorussianCharter 97 is a leading independent Belarusian news portal and human rights initiative. Founded in 1997, it provides critical coverage of political developments, human rights abuses, and social issues in Belarus. Currently operating from exile due to government repression, it remains a vital source for pro-democracy information.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MINSK
State control and a distinct linguistic divide define the publishing landscape, with Russian serving as the primary language for major dailies while Belorussian appears frequently in independent titles. The market is led by the dominant state-owned Russian-language publication Sovetskaya Belorussiya, which also operates under the banner Belarus Segodnya. Readers seeking alternative or specialized coverage turn to historically significant independent papers like the Belorussian-language Nasha Niva, originally founded in 1906, alongside business-focused outlets such as Belorusskiy Rynok. Paperboy lists 13 newspapers in Minsk.
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