Reform of Constitution

Aliaksandr Lukashenka during military exercises / AP
Aliaksandr Lukashenka during military exercises / AP

The order of succession to the throne is clearly spelled out.

At a polling station / from the Euroradio archive
At a polling station / from the Euroradio archive

The decision was taken "collegially," but the CEC did not specify who participated in making the decision.

Rally against the referendum in 1996/ Archives of Belarus
Rally against the referendum in 1996/ Archives of Belarus

Here's how did the three previous referendums that brought the country to what we see today went.

Government House in Minsk / Euroradio
Government House in Minsk / Euroradio

Kazakhstan has shown that the transit of power does not work. However, Lukashenka in power to death is a deception of expectations

Lukashenka used to say that the new Constitution was not being made "to suit him", but it looks the other way round / proekt.media
Lukashenka used to say that the new Constitution was not being made "to suit him", but it looks the other way round / proekt.media

Changes boost the powers of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly to make sure Lukashenka stays in control after the "reform."

Russian Embassy in Minsk / aer-group.ru
Russian Embassy in Minsk / aer-group.ru

Experts believe that Russia will use the new ambassador to establish its centers of influence in Belarus.