Mapping spatial anomalies of ethnolinguistic dynamics in the results of the 2019 Belarus census

Using the cartographic method, article analyzes spatial features of distribution ethnolinguistic characteristics population Belarus, published by National Statistical Committee based on results 2019 census, as well dynamics these for intercensal period 2009–2019. It is shown that a significant number indicators have pronounced anomalies, which were not observed according to previous censuses – fairly strict localization phenomena within administrative boundaries regions, multidirectional same indicator in different slight changes across republic shares Russian and Belarusian languages native home entire population, Belarusians, Russians Ukrainians, with very regions. The anomalous mainly related increase share language decrease corresponding language. Such allow us conclude census deliberately distorted order prevent reduction spread language, trend clearly visible 2009 preserve symbol national ethno-consolidation.