The Armenian diaspora in the Republic of Belarus

This monograph provides a detailed analysis of the origins and dynamics of the Armenian diaspora in Belarus identifying the characteristics of Armenian communities living in a foreign cultural environment. Drawing on a broad historical and sociological basis the author substantiates the general trends and characteristics of the development of the Armenian ethnic group in the diaspora. Key attention is paid to the processes of social and cultural adaptation of Armenians and their interactions with the host community. The monograph is of interest both to specialists in the field of diaspora studies and to a wide range of readers.