With Lukashenko determined to cling to power, 45% of Belarussian startups surveyed by Imaguru say they plan to leave. One year ago, the IT industry in Belarus, employed 55,000 people, accounted for 22% of exports, and six percent of GDP. In addition to the police violence since the Aug. 9 presidential election, there have been regular Internet shutoffs, losses of service that cost the industry millions of dollars and several damage its reputation for reliability.
With Lukashenko determined to cling to power, 45% of Belarussian startups
