August in Minsk

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August in Minsk tells the story of the popular uprising in Belarus this August; a fast-changing revolt against the Soviet-style regime of Alexander Lukashenko. He’s been in power for 26 years and claimed victory in yet another election on August 9th. We're telling the story as it happens, with Minsk reporter Ilya Kuzniatsou. Film-maker, sound man and photographer, Ilya has been on the streets from the start, recording as he goes. Through Ilya's chance encounters and snatches of sound, we hear the story from the inside, raw and unfinished as the protest itself. As we go to air, there’s no sign of compromise or negotiation. President Lukashenko is still in power, and the protestors continue to gather. Producer: Monica Whitlock (Minsk Demonstration, August 23rd 2020. Credit: Ilya Kuzniatsou)