Polska? Litwa? Białoruś? Nazwy białorusinów i ich ojczyzny w kontekście historycznym i kulturowym

This article examines the relationship between ethnic and cultural contacts on the one hand and national identity on the other. The interplay is illustrated through the example of Belarus, whose history has been shaped by continuous interaction with other nations and cultures. The study analyzes the names used for present-day Belarusian lands and their inhabitants, as well as terms denoting “homeland.” Texts by prominent Belarusian writers and figures from cultural and political life serve as the factual basis for the analysis.