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"Denim revolution" also refers to a revolution in fashion caused by the Jeans in the American youth culture and all over the world. {Link without Title} The Jeans Revolution (, interview]. It was also later dubbed '''Cornflower Revolution''' (васильковая революция) and '''Denim Revolution''', both referring to the blue color, in parallel with other Color Revolution s; however, unlike them, it has not yet brought radical changes to Belarusian politics and society. The term was coined after a ] Subsequently, Zubr suggested to wear jeans on 16th day of each month, in remembrance of alleged Disappearance s in Belarus. The term "Denim Revolution" was brought to worldwide attention in reference to the demonstrations held in Minsk, the capital of Belarus , disputing the Belarusian Presidential Election, 2006 . Up to 20,000 protesters gathered in October Square on March 19 2006 , it is believed. The protest against the outcome of the March 19 election began as soon as polls closed late Sunday, with more than 10,000 people gathering in the square. The protest has been dwindling since then. Each evening has seen a smaller and smaller gathering -- 5,000 on Monday, 3,000 to 4,000 on Tuesday. As of March 23, only about 200 mostly youthful protesters remained concentrated around the opposition's tent camp erected on October Square in Minsk. {Link without Title} used by the protestors.]] On March 24, authorities sent in riot police to clear out the makeshift tent camp in October Square and told them to disperse. State television emphasized a report from city police stating that no one was hurt in the operation. Some observers said the relatively gentle treatment of demonstrators suggested that Belarusian president may be attempting to react more sensitively given Western opinion. {Link without Title} President Alexander Lukashenko earlier announced that protests similar to what occurred during the Orange , Rose and Tulip Revolution s will not take place in Belarus , stating that "force will not be used" to claim the presidency. Belarus authorities vowed to crush unrest in the event of large-scale protests following the election. Despite the government's prediction, the rally after the election was the biggest the opposition had mustered in years, reaching at least 10,000, according to AP reporters' estimates. On March 20, and Georgia . "Let me say that the revolution that so many people talked about and some were preparing, has failed and it could not be otherwise," he stated during the news conference on his victory. |
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