BelTech 4.0 and the Evolution of Belarusian Tech: From the “1990s Wild West” to Global AI Integration

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On September 25, 2026, the global tech community gathers for BelTech 4.0, a premier international summit organized in collaboration with the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers. Bringing together startup founders, venture capitalists, and corporate executives from over 15 countries, the conference serves as a vital bridge for the Belarusian professional IT diaspora operating worldwide. The … Read more

Decolonizing Heritage: How Historical Erasure at Reims Cathedral Distorts Marc Chagall’s True Identity

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The stained glass windows of Reims Cathedral, created by Marc Chagall and inaugurated in 1974 alongside local masters Charles Marq and Brigitte Simon, stand as a masterwork of 20th-century sacred art. Blending 13th-century medieval glassmaking techniques with Chagall’s iconic cobalt blue, the windows explore profound biblical themes: the genealogy of the Kings of Judah, the … Read more

The Architecture of Digital Deception: Inside the Empire of Bot Farms and “Black PR”

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Modern lawsuits concerning defamation and the protection of business reputation increasingly extend beyond traditional media. Digital footprints, social media logs, and distributed disinformation infrastructure have become both the primary battleground and the source of evidence. A high-profile investigation into the activities of 23-year-old Alexander Shulgin—a key figure who styled himself a “digital architect” and “influencer … Read more

Belarus 2020: Presidential Election Monitoring and Civic Action

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These documents describe the formation of a civilian monitoring group and a digital platform designed to oversee the 2020 Belarusian presidential election. The initiative aims to unite various opposition candidates and their supporters to prevent the illegal use of state resources by the incumbent leader. Through the dacha.work portal, organizers provide technical resources for activists … Read more