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Study Guide: The Belarusian Agrarian Party: Evolution, Ideology, and Electoral Dynamics (1992-2023)

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The Belarusian Agrarian Party: Evolution, Ideology, and Electoral Dynamics (1992-2023) Study Guide

Founding, Ideology, and Early Development (1992-1999)

The Belarusian Agrarian Party was founded in the early 1990s and consistently maintained an opposition stance against Alexander Lukashenko's government throughout its existence.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party was founded in the early 1990s, but it was known for its consistent support of Alexander Lukashenko's government, not an opposition stance.

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The Belarusian Agrarian Party officially changed its name from the United Agrarian Democratic Party of Belarus to the Agrarian Party in 1994.

Answer: True

Explanation: The party, initially known as the United Agrarian Democratic Party of Belarus, officially changed its name to the Agrarian Party on January 28, 1994.

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In the 1995 legislative election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party became the leading party by securing the highest number of seats.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1995 legislative election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party secured 33 seats, making it the second-ranked party, not the leading party with the highest number of seats.

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The 1996 constitutional crisis led to a complete unification within the Belarusian Agrarian Party, strengthening its support for Alexander Lukashenko.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1996 constitutional crisis caused a split within the Belarusian Agrarian Party, with some members supporting Alexander Lukashenko and others, including the first party chairman Syamyon Sharetski, remaining with the Supreme Soviet, indicating disunity rather than unification.

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Alaksandar Dubko was the Belarusian Agrarian Party's candidate in the 1994 presidential election, but he did not win.

Answer: True

Explanation: Alaksandar Dubko represented the Belarusian Agrarian Party in the 1994 presidential election, receiving 5.98% of the votes and ultimately losing the election.

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The party advocated for societal reform based on the principles of democratic socialism.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party advocated for societal reform grounded in the principles of democratic socialism, which typically involves a mixed economy and social welfare programs.

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Syamyon Sharetski moved to the United States in July 2001 and continued his political involvement from there.

Answer: False

Explanation: Syamyon Sharetski moved to the United States in July 2001, but he ceased his political involvement at that time, rather than continuing it.

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The Belarusian Agrarian Party was known for its strong opposition to the government led by Alexander Lukashenko.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party was known for its consistent support of the government led by Alexander Lukashenko, not for strong opposition.

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Who was the founder of the Belarusian Agrarian Party?

Answer: Syamyon Sharetski

Explanation: Syamyon Sharetski is identified as the founder of the Belarusian Agrarian Party, established on June 13, 1992.

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What was the original name of the Belarusian Agrarian Party when it was created in 1992?

Answer: United Agrarian Democratic Party of Belarus

Explanation: When the Belarusian Agrarian Party was established in 1992, its original designation was the United Agrarian Democratic Party of Belarus.

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How many seats did the Belarusian Agrarian Party secure in the 1995 legislative election?

Answer: 33 seats

Explanation: In the 1995 legislative election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party successfully secured 33 out of 198 available seats.

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What was a significant consequence of the 1996 constitutional crisis for the Belarusian Agrarian Party?

Answer: It caused a split within the party regarding support for Alexander Lukashenko.

Explanation: The 1996 constitutional crisis significantly impacted the Belarusian Agrarian Party by causing a division among its members, with some supporting Alexander Lukashenko and others opposing him.

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Who was the Belarusian Agrarian Party's candidate in the 1994 presidential election?

Answer: Alaksandar Dubko

Explanation: Alaksandar Dubko was the candidate who represented the Belarusian Agrarian Party in the 1994 presidential election.

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What was the percentage of votes Alaksandar Dubko received in the 1994 Belarusian presidential election?

Answer: 5.98%

Explanation: In the 1994 Belarusian presidential election, Alaksandar Dubko, representing the Belarusian Agrarian Party, received 5.98% of the total votes.

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What did Syamyon Sharetski do after the 1996 constitutional referendum?

Answer: He refused to acknowledge the referendum results and moved to Lithuania, then the United States, ceasing political involvement.

Explanation: Following the 1996 constitutional referendum, Syamyon Sharetski refused to acknowledge its results and the dissolution of the Supreme Soviet. He subsequently relocated to Lithuania and then to the United States, discontinuing his political engagement.

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Organizational Structure and Characteristics

The primary ideology of the Belarusian Agrarian Party was agrarian socialism, advocating for a mixed economy that included both private and state ownership of production means.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party's primary ideology was agrarian socialism, which included advocating for a mixed economy with both private and state ownership of the means of production, including land.

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According to the infobox, the Belarusian Agrarian Party held 1 out of 110 seats in the House of Representatives at the time of its dissolution.

Answer: False

Explanation: According to the infobox, the Belarusian Agrarian Party held 0 out of 110 seats in the House of Representatives, not 1 seat.

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The Belarusian Agrarian Party was affiliated with the Republican Coordinating Council of Heads of Political Parties and Public Associations.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party maintained an affiliation with the Republican Coordinating Council of Heads of Political Parties and Public Associations (RKSKPPGA).

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The party's headquarters was located in Brest, Belarus, with a specific postal code.

Answer: False

Explanation: The party's headquarters was located in Minsk, Belarus, at 7th«A» Building, Fabriciusa St, with the postal code 220007, not in Brest.

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In 2009, the Belarusian Agrarian Party reported a membership of 850 members.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2009, the Belarusian Agrarian Party reported a membership of 8,500 individuals, not 850 members.

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The Belarusian Agrarian Party was characterized as a left-wing political entity.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party was consistently characterized as a left-wing political entity, aligning with its agrarian socialist ideology.

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The colors associated with the Belarusian Agrarian Party were blue and yellow.

Answer: False

Explanation: The colors associated with the Belarusian Agrarian Party were red and green, not blue and yellow.

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The Belarusian Agrarian Party recognized only state farms and collective farms as legitimate forms of agricultural organization.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party recognized a diverse range of agricultural organizations, including production cooperatives, joint-stock companies, peasant farms, and small enterprises, in addition to collective and state farms.

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The Russian romanized name for the Belarusian Agrarian Party is Bielaruskaja ahrarnaja partyja.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Russian romanized name for the Belarusian Agrarian Party is Belorusskaja agrarnaja partija, while Bielaruskaja ahrarnaja partyja is the romanized Belarusian name.

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The party's logo is depicted in the image associated with the Belarusian Agrarian Party in the source material.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source material explicitly includes an image that depicts the official logo of the Belarusian Agrarian Party.

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The 'See also' section of the article mentions the Agrarian Party of Russia and the Agrarian Party of Ukraine.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'See also' section of the article indeed references the Agrarian Party of Russia and the Agrarian Party of Ukraine, providing related contextual information.

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The Belarusian Agrarian Party was a pro-Lukashenko party, indicating its support for the incumbent president.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party was characterized as a pro-Lukashenko party, consistently supporting the incumbent president throughout much of its existence.

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What was the primary political ideology of the Belarusian Agrarian Party?

Answer: Agrarian socialism

Explanation: The primary political ideology of the Belarusian Agrarian Party was agrarian socialism, which also characterized it as a left-wing and pro-Lukashenko entity.

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What was the reported membership of the Belarusian Agrarian Party in 2009?

Answer: 8,500 members

Explanation: In 2009, the Belarusian Agrarian Party officially reported a membership of 8,500 individuals.

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Which of the following was NOT recognized by the Belarusian Agrarian Party as a form of agricultural organization?

Answer: Private family estates exclusively

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party recognized a wide array of agricultural organizations, including production cooperatives, joint-stock companies, collective and state farms, peasant farms, and small enterprises. Therefore, 'private family estates exclusively' would not be a recognized form, as it implies a limitation not present in their stated policy.

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Where was the headquarters of the Belarusian Agrarian Party located?

Answer: Minsk, Belarus

Explanation: The headquarters of the Belarusian Agrarian Party was located in Minsk, Belarus, at 7th«A» Building, Fabriciusa St.

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What political position did the Belarusian Agrarian Party hold on the political spectrum?

Answer: Left-wing

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party was consistently positioned as a left-wing political entity, aligning with its agrarian socialist ideology.

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Which national affiliation did the Belarusian Agrarian Party have?

Answer: Republican Coordinating Council of Heads of Political Parties and Public Associations

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party was formally affiliated with the Republican Coordinating Council of Heads of Political Parties and Public Associations (RKSKPPGA).

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What colors were associated with the Belarusian Agrarian Party?

Answer: Red and green

Explanation: The colors officially associated with the Belarusian Agrarian Party were red and green.

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What was the romanized Belarusian name for the Belarusian Agrarian Party?

Answer: Bielaruskaja ahrarnaja partyja

Explanation: The romanized Belarusian name for the Belarusian Agrarian Party was Bielaruskaja ahrarnaja partyja, distinguishing it from the Russian romanized form.

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According to the infobox, how many local seats did the Belarusian Agrarian Party hold?

Answer: 0

Explanation: According to the infobox provided, the Belarusian Agrarian Party held 0 out of 18,110 local seats.

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Electoral Performance and Presidential Support (2000-2020)

The Belarusian Agrarian Party consistently increased its seat count in the House of Representatives in every parliamentary election from 2000 to 2012.

Answer: False

Explanation: The party's seat count in the House of Representatives decreased from 5 seats in 2000 to 3 in 2004, and then to 1 in 2008, remaining at 1 in 2012, demonstrating a decline rather than a consistent increase.

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The party did not contest the 2016 Belarusian parliamentary election, which led to its extra-parliamentary status.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party did not participate in the 2016 Belarusian parliamentary election, consequently losing its parliamentary representation and becoming an extra-parliamentary entity.

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In the 2019 Belarusian parliamentary election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party failed to secure any seats, despite supporting the government.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 2019 Belarusian parliamentary election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party regained 1 seat and supported the government, contrary to failing to secure any seats.

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The Belarusian Agrarian Party endorsed Alexander Lukashenko in all presidential elections from 2001 until its dissolution.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party consistently endorsed Alexander Lukashenko in all presidential elections from 2001 through 2020, until the party's dissolution.

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In the 2004 parliamentary election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party received 2.38% of the total votes, securing 3 seats.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 2004 Belarusian parliamentary election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party indeed received 2.38% of the total votes, which translated to 3 seats in the House of Representatives.

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Under Mikhail Rusy's leadership, the party significantly increased its seat count in the 2008 Belarusian parliamentary election.

Answer: False

Explanation: Under Mikhail Rusy's leadership, the party's seat count decreased from 3 seats in 2004 to 1 seat in the 2008 Belarusian parliamentary election, indicating a decline rather than a significant increase.

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In the 2012 Belarusian parliamentary election, the party lost its single seat in the House of Representatives.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 2012 Belarusian parliamentary election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party maintained its single seat in the House of Representatives, rather than losing it.

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Alexander Lukashenko received 75.65% of the votes in the 2001 presidential election with the party's endorsement.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 2001 presidential election, Alexander Lukashenko, endorsed by the Belarusian Agrarian Party, was elected with 75.65% of the total votes.

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The Belarusian Agrarian Party's final endorsement for a presidential candidate was in 2015.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party's final endorsement for a presidential candidate was in 2020, supporting Alexander Lukashenko, not in 2015.

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What was the Belarusian Agrarian Party's status after the 2016 Belarusian parliamentary election?

Answer: It became extra-parliamentary.

Explanation: After not contesting the 2016 Belarusian parliamentary election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party lost its parliamentary representation and consequently became an extra-parliamentary entity.

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In which presidential election did the Belarusian Agrarian Party first endorse Alexander Lukashenko?

Answer: 2001

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party first endorsed Alexander Lukashenko in the 2001 presidential election, where he was elected with 75.65% of the votes.

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What percentage of votes did Alexander Lukashenko receive in the 2015 presidential election with the party's endorsement?

Answer: 83.47%

Explanation: In the 2015 presidential election, Alexander Lukashenko, with the endorsement of the Belarusian Agrarian Party, was elected after receiving 83.47% of the total votes.

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What was the Belarusian Agrarian Party's seat count in the House of Representatives after the 2000 parliamentary election?

Answer: 5 seats

Explanation: Following the 2000 Belarusian parliamentary election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party secured 5 out of 110 seats in the House of Representatives.

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What was the outcome for the Belarusian Agrarian Party in the 2019 Belarusian parliamentary election?

Answer: It regained 1 seat and supported the government.

Explanation: In the 2019 Belarusian parliamentary election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party successfully regained 1 seat in the House of Representatives and continued its support for the government.

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What was the percentage of votes received by the Belarusian Agrarian Party in the 2008 parliamentary election?

Answer: 0.60%

Explanation: In the 2008 Belarusian parliamentary election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party received 0.60% of the total votes, securing 1 seat.

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What was the final presidential election in which the Belarusian Agrarian Party endorsed a candidate?

Answer: 2020

Explanation: The final presidential election in which the Belarusian Agrarian Party endorsed a candidate was in 2020, supporting Alexander Lukashenko.

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What was the Belarusian Agrarian Party's performance in the 2012 Belarusian parliamentary election?

Answer: It maintained its single seat.

Explanation: In the 2012 Belarusian parliamentary election, the Belarusian Agrarian Party maintained its single seat in the House of Representatives, securing 0.77% of the votes.

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Later Developments and Dissolution

Syamyon Sharetski, the founder of the Belarusian Agrarian Party, remained its leader until its dissolution in August 2023.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Syamyon Sharetski founded the party, he ceased his political involvement and moved to the United States in 2001. Mikhail Rusy was the leader at the time of the party's dissolution in August 2023.

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The Belarusian Agrarian Party was re-registered in September 1999, after which it declared its intention to cooperate with the authorities.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party was re-registered on September 22, 1999. Subsequently, at its IV Party Congress in March 2000, it declared its intention to cooperate with the authorities.

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The Ministry of Justice issued a warning to the party in 2009 due to its failure to submit information about its financial activities.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Ministry of Justice issued a warning to the party in June 2009 for failing to submit information about its activities, but the source does not specifically state that this failure pertained to financial activities.

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The Belarusian Agrarian Party dissolved itself in August 2023.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party formally dissolved itself in August 2023, marking the end of its political existence.

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Mikhail Rusy became the leader of the Belarusian Agrarian Party in 2000.

Answer: False

Explanation: Mikhail Shimansky was elected chairman in March 2000, and Mikhail Rusy succeeded him as leader on March 15, 2008, not in 2000.

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When was the Belarusian Agrarian Party officially dissolved?

Answer: August 2023

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party formally dissolved itself in August 2023, concluding its existence as a political entity.

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Why did the Ministry of Justice of Belarus issue a written warning to the Belarusian Agrarian Party in June 2009?

Answer: For failing to submit information about its activities

Explanation: The Ministry of Justice of Belarus issued a written warning to the Belarusian Agrarian Party on June 12, 2009, specifically because the party failed to submit required information regarding its activities to the Ministry.

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Who was the leader of the Belarusian Agrarian Party at the time of its dissolution in August 2023?

Answer: Mikhail Rusy

Explanation: Mikhail Rusy was the leader of the Belarusian Agrarian Party at the time of its dissolution in August 2023, having taken over leadership in 2008.

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What decision was made at the IV Party Congress in March 2000?

Answer: To declare cooperation with the authorities and elect Mikhail Shimansky as chairman

Explanation: At the IV Party Congress in March 2000, the Belarusian Agrarian Party resolved to cooperate with the authorities and elected Mikhail Shimansky to serve as its new chairman.

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When did the Belarusian Agrarian Party undergo re-registration?

Answer: September 22, 1999

Explanation: The Belarusian Agrarian Party underwent its re-registration process on September 22, 1999.

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