New Belarus

New Belarus (Новая Беларусь) is a civic platform and digital application designed to connect Belarusians within Belarus and abroad, including those forced to leave the country. Developed by Pavel Liber and Yaroslav Likhachevsky, the platform provides a virtual space for finding compatriots in every country of the world. Its programs can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play. The platform's website describes it as a project of digital self-governance under the slogan "Build your own" ("Будуй сваё"). In December 2022, the Central District Court of Minsk recognized the platform's information products as "extremist materials." On 26 December 2023, the KGB declared New Belarus an "extremist formation," making participation in the platform's activities a criminal offense under Belarusian law. Despite this, the platform continues to operate as a digital tool for the Belarusian diaspora and opposition-minded citizens. The platform is not a commercial brand in the traditional sense but operates as a product brand offering digital services and community-building tools. It is accessible globally through mobile app stores and its official website.

New Belarus was developed by Pavel Liber and Yaroslav Likhachevsky as a civic platform to connect Belarusians in Belarus and abroad, including those forced to emigrate. The platform provides a virtual space for finding compatriots in every country. Its programs are available on the Apple Store and Google Play. In December 2022, the Central District Court of Minsk recognized the platform's information products as "extremist materials." On 26 December 2023, the KGB declared New Belarus an "extremist formation," making participation in its activities a criminal offense under Belarusian law.

• December 2022: Central District Court of Minsk recognizes the platform's information products as extremist materials.

• 26 December 2023: KGB declares New Belarus an extremist formation.

A digital self-governance project and civic platform for Belarusians worldwide.

• New Belarus mobile app

  Available on Apple Store and Google Play, connecting Belarusians worldwide.

1. 1Новая Беларусьnewbelarus.com
2. 2New Belaruswikidata.org
3. 3Новая Беларусь (грамадская платформа)be.wikipedia.org