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Writers, musicians, philosophers and religious thinkers from this region had been part of European mainstream culture since the Middle Ages.
About 200 years ago, it became part of the Russian Empire. The focus became Eastwards.
After Belarusian independence in 1990, Belarusians have been increasing drawn to the West – visiting relatives in Poland, travelling and working in Europe, the USA and elsewhere. Belarusians are increasingly learning English, Polish, German and other Western languages.
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