白俄罗斯英文名称解析

发布：2023-04-10 17:57:36 分类：留学知识点击：1002 作者：管理员

Belarus is a country located in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the east, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the north. The English name of Belarus is often confused with Bellarus, however, the correct pronunciation is "bɛləˈruːs".

The name Belarus is actually derived from the term "White Rus", which was used to describe the Slavic tribes that inhabited the area in the Middle Ages. The term "Rus" refers to the Eastern Slavic people who formed the Kievan Rus' state in the 9th century. The adjective "white" was used to differentiate them from the "Black Rus" – the Baltic tribes that lived next to them.

Belarus has gone through several name changes throughout its history. In 1918, following the Russian Revolution, the Belarusian National Republic was established and the country was known as the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR) when it became part of the Soviet Union in 1922. During WWII, the country was occupied by Nazi Germany and was referred to as the Generalbezirk Weißruthenien (General District of White Ruthenia). After the war, it once again became part of the Soviet Union until it gained independence in 1991.

The modern-day name for Belarus is the Republic of Belarus. The Belarusian language has also been evolving throughout the country's history. In the early days, it was written in Cyrillic script and the language was referred to as "Belarusian". During the Soviet era, the script was changed to the Latin alphabet and the language was referred to as "Byelorussian". After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Belarus switched back to Cyrillic and the language is now known as "Belarusian" once again.

The country has also had several official languages throughout its history, with Belarusian being the most widely spoken language. Russian is also spoken by a significant portion of the population due to its historical ties to Russia. However, after gaining independence in 1991, the Belarusian government made moves to promote the use of Belarusian as the official language of the country.

In conclusion, the name of Belarus has its roots in the ancient tribes of the region and has evolved throughout history. The country and its language have undergone changes due to various cultural and political factors, but the current name, "Republic of Belarus", reflects its status as an independent nation. Despite its complex linguistic history, both Belarusian and Russian are widely spoken in the country, with a government-led effort to promote Belarusian as the official language.

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