The term "Byelorussia" (White Russia) was the primary designation during the Soviet era. In September 1991, following the dissolution of the USSR, the Supreme Soviet of the Byelorussian SSR renamed the republic the . This shift was more than a spelling change; it was a deliberate move to distance the nation's identity from Russian-centric transliterations and emphasize its distinct Belarusian linguistic heritage . Historical Milestones
Belarusian (formerly spelled "Byelorussian") history and culture is a deep, complex tapestry that stretches from ancient Slavic roots to its modern identity. The Evolution of Identity and Name byelorussian
"Radio Creds" are votes awarded to artists by radio programmers who have downloaded their music and have been impressed with the artist's professionalism and the audience's response to the new music. Creds help artists advance through the AirPlay Direct community.
Only radio accounts may add a Radio Cred. One week after the track has been downloaded the radio account member will receive an email requesting a Cred for each artist they've downloaded.