Bangladesh, Aug. 25 -- Russias influence over Belarus is often discussed in terms of military alliances, economic dependence and political cooperation between Moscow and Minsk. Yet one of the most consequential dimensions of that relationship is less visible. It operates through cultural institutions, educational programs, community organizations, historical narratives and carefully funded public events.

The House of Moscow in Minsk appears to be an important part of this broader influence network.

Leaked internal records reportedly show that Moscow has allocated hundreds of thousands of dollars to maintain the House of Moscow and organize events in Belarus. The documents, obtained by Danish public broadcaster DR and analyzed by the Org...