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Is Svetlana Alexievich the first writer from Belarus to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature?

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Yes, Svetlana Alexievich was the first writer from Belarus to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. She was awarded the prize in 2015 for her "polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time." Her books have documented the experiences of ordinary people during major historical events in Belarus and the Soviet Union, including World War II, the Chernobyl disaster, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
The Voice of Courage: Exploring the Works of Svetlana Alexievich

The Voice of Courage: Exploring the Works of Svetlana Alexievich

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