For Belarus!

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For Belarus! (За Беларусь! in Russian) was a campaign slogan used in Belarus starting in 2004 to push for constitutional reforms inside the country. The campaign is usually announced and spread by using television airtime, public concerts or bilboards are erected in the country. The campaign was used again in the 2006 presidental elections, with the addition of a song played on Belarusian Television on the day of the elections. The campaign is also used by the BRSM to improve the patriotism of the populace. The characteristics of the campaign include the use of the phrase, sometimes with the addition of names or organizations, such as workers or the military. The letters "За" are always capitalized and colored red and green, envoking the national flag. Due to the use of the flag, the campaign is perceived by some to bolster the support of the current state leader, Alexander Lukashenko.