ANALY TI CAL REP ORT Belarusian identity in 2023: A quantitative study BELARUSIAN IDENTITY IN 2023: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY Philipp Bikanau, Konstantin Nesterovich December 2023 Belarus has emerged as a well-established, modern, and inclusive nation, although the concept of «Belarusianness» remains hotly contested. People from polarised segments of society are less open to understanding and helping those in the «opposing» group. Despite a generally positive attitude towards Russia, Belarusians prefer to maintain a certain distance from the neighbouring country. 1