They Began To Hide What Seemed Like A Harmless Fact From The Belarusians

Is it forbidden to mention a ruler's age?

On August 30, the Belarusian leader turned 72. However, state media have made no mention of this, and Alexander Lukashenko’s press office did not even report on a congratulatory message from Vladimir Putin.

As of Sunday evening, the only news item on the leader’s website was that Lukashenko had congratulated the staff and veterans of JSC “Belaruskali” on Miners’ Day. Not a word was said about the president turning 72. A similar situation was observed in the state media.

Meanwhile, a statement from the Kremlin press service revealed that Lukashenko had received congratulations from Vladimir Putin twice: first via telegram, and then during a phone call.

“Solidarnast” has already noted: it appears that state propaganda has been barred from mentioning the leader’s age. Two years ago, Lukashenko’s press service and state media “forgot” about his 70th birthday.

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