Взаимоотношения русской и белорусской антикоммунистической эмиграции на Западе в первое первое послевоенное десятилетие

Many Central-Eastern European refugees and йmigrйs settled in the West after World War II Political elites in exile attempted to work out a set of principles that would enaЬle them to join forces in their fight against communism. For this common goal to Ьe achieved, they first had to resolve internal disputes and conflicts. The article discusses the relations Ьetween Belarusian and Russian йmigrйs who actively opposed communism. It analyses the positions adopted Ьy Belarusian and Russian immigration activists after the fall of the USSR in matters relating to their mutual relations. The article examines the negotiations that were staged to reach a compromise on fundamental issues and analyses the key reasons for their failure.