The article defines the term ‘social resistance’, which is undoubtedly an important issue in today’s world. It describes forms of social resistance that can be observed in contemporary civil societies. It highlights the specificity of the issue of social resistance in Belarus, emphasising the strong position of the authorities in Minsk. Forms of social resistance noticeable in Belarus are enumerated, emphasising unconventional forms of resistance such as anonymous literature. The example of four selected texts shows how anonymous writers present their president. The terms ‘legitimisation’ and ‘political image’ are also defined in the article.
