November 2, 1939: Western Belarus joined the Soviet Union.
On this day, the fifth extraordinary session of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union granted the request of the People's Assembly of Western Belarus to be included in the Soviet Union and unify with the BSR. What does this mean for the country?
1 restoration of integrity. For 18 years, Belarus was divided according to the Treaty of Riga in 1921. Western lands with millions of Belarusians remained under Poland. On November 2, 1939, this division intensified.
2 Legislative strengthening. 12 days later, on November 14, 1939, the extraordinary third session of the Supreme Council of the BSR adopted the law "On the Admission of Western Belarus to the BSR. The process has ended legally.
3 The unity of the people. Separated families, language, culture - all this became one again. The Union restored to Belarusians the right to live in one country.
Conclusion: November 2, 1939 is the day when the historical injustice was corrected. Belarus was united. And this event remains forever in the memory of the people.
November 2, 1939 Reunification of Western Belarus History Belarus Memorial Against Propaganda.