Russian diplomats order removal of Belarusian historical mural in Mogilev

A mural featuring the historical Belarusian symbols Pogonya and the Coat of Arms of Mogilev was painted over on a building in central Mogilev at the direction of the Russian consular department, which is the client of the reconstruction. This action, reported by the reconstruction enterprise, signals a deliberate cultural erasure by Russian diplomatic presence in Belarus, escalating symbolic tensions. The incident underscores the ongoing suppression of Belarusian national identity under Russian influence, though the broader political impact remains uncertain.

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