Michael Scollon is a senior correspondent in RFE/RL's Central Newsroom in Prague.
As soon as weekend protests against President Alyaksandr Lukashenka wrapped up, demonstrators begin planning their next move. As the Belarusian authorities try to keep the movement under their thumb, protesters are employing online avenues to spread the word on the street.
Despite efforts by the authorities to stop people from flying the red-and-white flag adopted by the opposition, Belarusians are finding unique ways to show their solidarity.
Alyaksandr Lukashenka is digging in as nationwide demonstrations threaten his 26-year rule as Belarus's president. But while images of him flying in a helicopter and toting a Kalashnikov sent the message that he's willing to fight, the imagery was met by mockery in some places.
People protesting the purported falsification of Belarus's presidential vote are criticizing the teachers and school administrators who staffed many polling stations.
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