Synopsis
After the Soviet Union collapsed, Belorussia became an independent country and general Lyceum was founded in Minsk with the aim of raising an elite Belorussian intelligents. However, in 1995, Lukashenko came to power. Democracy and freedom came to an end. Also the Lyceum was labelled a banned institution. The Lyceum pupils did not give up and steadfastly kept on studying in the underground. The presidential elections, for which Lukashenko changed the Constitution in order to be elected for the third term, became the culminating point of the film. Despite the fear of repression, thousands of people entered the streets. In the main square of Minsk, the Lyceum pupils joined forces to build a independent city and they were brutally pacified by military. Hundreds of people ended up in prison. However, the Lyceum pupils deeply believe that Belorussia will be a free country one day.
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