Alena Belanovich-Petz

Alena Belanovich-Petz is a prominent Belarusian researcher and coordinator of the Forum for Historical Studies in Belarus, which aims to foster academic exchange and provide a platform for repressed scholars. She has been actively involved in advocating for the visibility of Belarusian historiography and addressing the impact of political repression on academic freedom. Recently, she spoke out against the German government's decision to cease funding for the Forum, highlighting its critical role in resisting the instrumentalization of history for political purposes and the importance of maintaining a space for historical dialogue amidst ongoing repression in Belarus.