The Rise of Belarus Rudkouski Pyotr A book by Belarusian black friar Pyotra Rudkouski is an attempt to bring Belarus closer to Polish readers as a country with internal complications often incomprehensible to Belarusians. The author says his book targets people who believe in Belarus’ future. There are many people of the kind and everyone has a view on Belarus’ future. Pyotra Rudkousi suggests going beyond the limitations of one’s faith and starting a discussion about Belarus. The book features articles by Rudkouski published in Belarusian newspapers and magazines, but the author reviewed and rewrote them for the book. Despite diverse topics and occasionally abrupt style, the author offers his vision of Belarus, while some of his ideas arouse controversy. The main purpose of the book is to start a discussion, so it is worth reading and discussing. (Z.K.)