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The book is a unique and gripping account of the murky undertones of the contemporary Eastern European history and politics. It tells the chilling story behind the kidnapping and disappearance of famous Belarusian oppositionist politicians (the author Oleg Alkaev [Aleh Alkajeŭ] was one of the key witnesses in the trial), which, in the light of the recent events in the neighbouring states of Ukraine and Russia, just needs to be heard. The book is also the first modern document (in the form of a first-hand account) about the procedure of state execution, containing shocking details relating to the implementation of death sentences. Its author, former head of Belarus's death row and the chief of investigative detention (SIZO No 1), was in charge of the execution unit for five years. A brutally honest story about prison life, rules and orders, the book reveals many secrets of this closed world.
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- PublisherDzmitry Surba Open Belarus Foundation
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 8392963016
- ISBN 13 9788392963011
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages239
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Shooters Team: There Is a Profession Killing People
Published by
Dzmitry Surba Open Belarus Foundation, 2010
ISBN 10: 8392963016
ISBN 13: 9788392963011
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Scarce hardcover, 239pp (including 6 pages of b&w photos), NOT ex-library. Minor handling wear, book is clean and bright throughout with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Issued without a dust jacket. -- A harrowing and eye-opening account of the dark, hidden world of political repression and state violence in contemporary Eastern Europe. Written by Oleg Alkaev (Aleh Alkajeu/Alkajev), the former head of Belarus's death row and chief of investigative detention (SIZO No 1), this book offers an unprecedented look into the chilling reality behind the execution of political dissidents and the murky dealings of authoritarian regimes. As one of the key witnesses in the trial concerning the kidnapping and disappearance of prominent Belarusian opposition politicians, Alkaev provides a brutally honest narrative that exposes the grim underbelly of Belarusian politics. His firsthand account of state-sanctioned executions, including the intricate and secretive procedures involved, sheds light on the horrors of life behind bars in Belarus, a country known for its severe repression of dissent. Set against the backdrop of recent political events in neighbouring Ukraine and Russia, this book resonates with contemporary relevance, illustrating the dangerous extent to which autocratic governments will go to silence opposition. Alkaev's story is not just a memoir of his time as the executioner for the Belarusian state; it is also a powerful commentary on the broader implications of living under a regime that routinely employs kidnapping, torture, and murder as tools of political control. Alkaev situates his experiences within the broader historical context of post-Soviet Eastern Europe, exploring how the legacy of Soviet authoritarianism continues to shape the politics and justice systems of its successor states. His reflections on this legacy offer valuable insights into the enduring influence of Soviet practices in the modern era. This book will be indispensable for scholars of Eastern European history, political science, human rights, and anyone with an interest in the often-hidden mechanisms of power and control in authoritarian states. Seller Inventory # 010357
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Shooters Team: There Is a Profession Killing People
Published by
Dzmitry Surba Open Belarus Foundation, 2010
ISBN 10: 8392963016
ISBN 13: 9788392963011
Used
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Gebundene Ausgabe. Condition: Gut. 239 S. Alle Bücher & Medienartikel von Book Broker sind stets in gutem & sehr gutem gebrauchsfähigen Zustand. Unser Produktfoto entspricht dem hier angebotenen Artikel, dieser weist folgende Merkmale auf: Helle/saubere Seiten in fester Bindung. Mit Widmung. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 458. Seller Inventory # 661275947
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