As Putin Pushes a Merger, Belarus Resists With Language, Culture and History With President Vladimir Putin of Russia looking to accelerate moves toward a “union state,” Belarusians are promoting a stronger sense of their own national identity. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:North Korea Demanded $2 Million Before Releasing Comatose U.S. StudentVenezuelan Migrants Missing After Boat SinksYour Friday BriefingLetter 104: Examining Religion and ViolenceAfter the Sri Lanka Terror Attacks, Muslims Fear BacklashSuspected Sri Lanka Ringleader Preached Slaughter. Many at Home Dismissed Him.