The Republic of Belarus is an independent state with a population of 9.5 million, 53.2% of whom admit the Belarusian language as their native language . However, 70.2% of the population uses Russian in daily communication and is not fluent in Belarusian (National Statistical Committee, n.d.). The phenomenon is caused by the formal existence of two state languages, Belarusian and Russian, while in reality the Russian language dominates in all spheres of life in the country. For example, higher education programs and official documentation are available only in Russian. Since having two state languages ​​has led to the loss of common goals for the nation [1], the risk of losing sovereignty [2] and lack of respect from the international community [3], there should be only one state language in Belarus, the Belarusian. the Belarusian language is the only state language of the republic, people within Belarusian society will be more united in their goals for the benefit of the motherland. Now, when the language of higher education is Russian and, accordingly, from early childhood Belarusians pay more attention to studying Russian in order to succeed in the future, the Belarusian language is disrespected. The language, which for many centuries was the vernacular of this area, is nowadays not even learned adequately and is not spoken by the majority of the population. Therefore, people stop reading Belarusian classics and lose interest in the country's history. For this reason they do not feel attached to the culture created in their language and do not feel proud of their historical heritage. Therefore, people are not united by the feeling of national honor and understanding of the common context. Lack of unity has a bad influence on society and economy... middle of paper... changes are implemented, other countries will respect and support Belarus for being able to get rid of Russia's powerful influence. Since returning the lost power to the Belarusian language will improve relations with other countries, support an independent status of the state and strengthen the attachment of Belarusians to the country and nation, the Belarusian language should become the only state language of the Republic of Belarus in the near future . The first possible step is to translate the school curriculum into Belarusian because if the young generations of Belarusians are brought up in their native language, when they grow up they will use it in everyday life. References National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus. (n.d.). Population Census 2009. Retrieved November 27, 2012, from http://belstat.gov.by/homep/ru/perepic/2009/itogi1.php