Ritis Kricenas
Ritis Kricenas is a Lithuanian entrepreneur known for owning a bar in Vilnius that he opened to create a welcoming space for Belarusian refugees following the political turmoil in Belarus in 2020-2021. He recently renamed his establishment due to growing negativity from Lithuanian nationalists regarding its original name, which was associated with Belarusian identity. Kricenas expressed concerns about the declining Belarusian population in Lithuania due to migration policies and the need to adapt his business concept to attract a broader clientele, illustrating the complexities of cultural and national identities in the region.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,796 | $60,000 | 50$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,449,323 | 7,796 | $60,000 | 50$ |
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Ritis Kricenas is the owner of the bar that changed its name due to negative sentiments from Lithuanian nationalists.
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