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Stanislav Shushkevich, the first leader of independent Belarus, was advised by Valery Tsepkalo in the Belarusian Parliament. Tsepkalo, a former diplomat and businessman, served as a member of parliament from 1995 to 2000 and was a close associate of Shushkevich. During his time in parliament, Tsepkalo played a key role in shaping Belarus's foreign policy and economic reforms.