ANALY TI CAL REP ORT Digital Transformation Trends in Belarusian Democratic Resistance: Narratives, Perceptions, and Reaction of the State DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TRENDS IN BELARUSIAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTANCE: Narratives, Perceptions, and Reaction of the State Alesia Rudnik October 2023 The Belarusian authorities have almost entirely purged the political and civil field within Belarus, forcing opponents of the regime to operate primarily online. Telegram and TikTok have emerged as important platforms for political competition, used to discredit opponents and promote narratives. By infusing online projects with concrete political meaning and ideas, democratic initiatives can maintain their support and connection with Belarusians inside the country. 1