A rare insider's account of how a nation's economy adapts to political upheaval, blending rigorous research, lived experience, and the human dimension of economic resilience.
LONDON, ENGLAND, October 20, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Kiryl Rudy, former Economic Advisor to the President of Belarus and Ambassador to China, announces the release of his highly anticipated book, EVENTFUL ECONOMY: How Belarusians Reacted to Elections, Protests, Sanctions, and War (Paperback/Hardcover). This work combines rigorous academic research with Dr. Rudy's first-hand experience to provide an unparalleled examination of Belarus' political and economic landscape.
EVENTFUL ECONOMY traces the country's trajectory from the explosive 2020 elections through street protests, escalating sanctions, and the ongoing impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Through five years of meticulous data collection and personal testimony, Dr. Rudy explores how political events reshape economic behavior, highlighting the anxiety, adaptation, and pragmatism of Belarusian citizens.
The book investigates critical questions through the lens of Dr. Rudy's extensive career in government, diplomacy, and academia: the relationship between economic growth and dominant political systems, the effectiveness of sanctions, and the impact of war on currency exchange and fiscal policy.
"Dr. Rudy presents a captivating analysis of political economy, illustrated with examples," said Yuri Tserlukevich, Department of Finance, Arizona State University. "He examines several questions through the prism of his experience and the recent history of countries in Eastern Europe and beyond. EVENTFUL ECONOMY is a must-read for anyone interested in Belarus. It provides an evidence-based but also a personal account of Belarusian political economy, and the economic drivers and implications of elections, protests, sanctions, and war."
Sergei Guriev, Professor of Economics and Dean at London Business School, adds, "This book is an essential contribution to understanding the intersection of politics and economics in Belarus and the region. Dr. Rudy combines scholarship with practical insights in a way few others can."
Dr. Rudy's distinguished career includes service as Economic Advisor to the President of Belarus (2013–2016), Ambassador to China (2016–2020), and Fulbright Scholar at Indiana University (2004). He also served on the supervisory boards of Belarus Development Bank and subsidiaries of Bank BelVEB (2020–2022), and has authored several works on the financial, cultural, and international economy of Belarus. This research was conducted while he served as Professor at Belarusian State Economic University (2020–2024).
EVENTFUL ECONOMY is now available for purchase on Amazon.
About the Author:
Dr. Kiryl Rudy is an economist, diplomat, and scholar with extensive experience in government, academia, and international finance. His work focuses on political economy, international relations, and the economic implications of political events in Eastern Europe and beyond.
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