Thank you for this illuminating text. I didn't think it was smooth sailing in Belarus for the average Joe before, but it is difficult to comprehend the scope of daily struggle until you either live through it yourself or someone tells of their dire experiences.

The decree on crypto is, well, grim. It's like telling a band of hunter-gatherers they'll be exempt from fuel tax. While people do have the fate of their lives largely in their hands through the human power of adaptation, leaders of proper spirit would strive to provide their people with the best means for achieving prosperity. The only problem is how would people with their heart in the right place reach the upper echelons of power when men more driven by the lure of wealth vie for the same positions. Also, when the existing structure is corrupt to begin with, why would it accept new servants under its wing that do not agree with its self-serving premises?