Authorities Move Vertically Downward, And We Move In Right Direction

The results of another day of Sunday protests.

Letters from Viktar Babaryka, who has been jailed on a far-fetched pretext (the pretext, by the way, is changed from time to time), come rarely. This new one I would like to quote aloud. "The opinion that a little action is better than total inaction, (quote from you), is encouraging." "About the weather, I also think in direction and expectation of the best. Although I dislike the word "expectation" most of all. The image of the one who is expecting is repulsive. It's better to take some small steps toward the goal."

That's what we do. Small steps. The march of the twenty brave ones from yard to yard in the morning frost. A big white-red-white flag on the fresh snow. A picnic with flags and tea by the fire. A hearty video with an optimistic ending. We are moving in the right direction.

And Lukashenka's "state" is also moving in the right direction. Vertically downward. The ratings published by the Numbeo rating agency show it very well. For example, a year ago, Belarus ranked 59th out of 93 in terms of the health care level. And now - thanks to the main fighter against epidemics - it has fallen down to 90th. Let me remind you, out of 93. The drop is even steeper in the level of security. Last year, it was 16th place out of 129 countries. That means it was almost the safest place in the world. Now it is 114th. A drop of 98 positions.

And it was the high security rating that the Belarusian Ice Hockey Federation used to mention when proving that the World Cup can and should be held in Minsk. On Monday, the International Federation will make its final decision. Fasel seems to have come to terms with it. He promises in interviews that he will definitely retire in September after the IIHF congress. A good example to follow for all those who have been sitting in the executive chair since 1994.

Fasel announces the moving of the World Cup from Minsk primarily for political reasons, although there is also economic pressure on the federation. The German producer of motor oils, Liqui Moly, also stated that they would not give a single euro cent to nurse Sasha's pride.

Fasel's case should have become a lesson for everyone. But so far it hasn't. Lukashenka held a party with Russian and his own pop stars. His Russian friend with a big wallet had paid for Mikhailov, Siutkin and Zara. And those silly ones decided to go. While the organizers went at it hammer and tongs in trying to protect them: they did not write the names of the stars in the script and demanded from the staff and guests to delete photos with these stars from social networks. Of course, it did not help. Today, Mikhailov, Siutkin and Zara are receiving thanks from Belarusians. The singers had to turn off comments on their Instagrams. Although, as it would seem, there is nothing difficult about it: if you smell shit - move away. Reputation is more expensive than money.

And then there's the biggest news of the day: Navalny was detained as soon as he arrived in his homeland. What makes us melt with joy about this story is the "Belarusian connection". It is felt that the Russian police had carefully noted down the work of Karpenkou and Karayeu. The plane was flying to Vnukovo - but the runway broke down there. (I remembered how on the night of August 10 "fecal mass ejection" was expected on Independence Square in Minsk.) Hundreds of law enforcement officers were mobilized for detention. However, they did not confess at once on what grounds they detained him.

In general, Aleksei's action reminded me of Maria's torn passport. Not as spectacular, but the essence is the same.

Neither Aleksei, nor Maria is afraid of old dictators, chewed up by life.

They advise us to do the same.

And in conclusion. Today I accidentally found out that a certain Azaronak immediately after the "elections" announced Sasha's victory and argued rock-solid in favour of it: "Because Alexander - is the Winner. Well, actually Alexander is translated from Greek as "protector", "protecting man". And the Winner is Victor.

For example, Viktar Babaryka.

Andrei Zhvaleuski, Facebook