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“Whoever was shouting about dictatorship there... when I heard that, I thought: it's better to be a dictator than gay.”

Quote by Alexander Lukashenko

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Alexander Lukashenko

Alexander Lukashenko is the President of Belarus, born on August 30, 1954. He has been serving as the country's president since 1994, making him one of the longest-serving leaders in Belarus' history. Under his leadership, Belarus has followed a unique path in terms of politics, economy, and international relations. more

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