The Curious Case Of Belarus' Age In Hetalia

Belarus, a supporting character in the Hetalia series, is a young woman with long, straight, platinum blonde hair and dark blue eyes. She is the younger sister of Russia and Ukraine, and her human name is Natalya Natasha Arlovskaya. Her birthday falls on August 25th, the same date that Belarus established its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. While her height is unconfirmed, it is known that she stands at over 160 cm (5'3 ft). She is described as harsh and intimidating, with a deep infatuation for her older brother, Russia, whom she wishes to marry. However, her feelings are unrequited, and he is disturbed by her obsession. Aside from her obsession with Russia, Belarus has various interests and hobbies, including rock music, fortune-telling, and reading the newspaper Pravda. She is also skilled in cooking potatoes and is a good acrobat.

Belarus' age and birthday

Belarus, a supporting character in the Hetalia series, is a young woman with a harsh and intimidating demeanour. She is known for her deep infatuation with her older brother, Russia, and her desire to marry him, although her feelings are unrequited. Her birthdate is August 25th, which coincides with Belarus' independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

Belarus, whose human name is Natalya "Natasha" Arlovskaya, has long, straight platinum blonde hair and dark blue eyes. She typically wears her hair down, but it was styled in a ponytail for the 2011 Christmas event. As a child, her hair was short and raggedy. She has a large bust and often wears a dark purple dress given to her by Russia, along with a white hair ribbon, a white waist apron, and black Mary Jane shoes with black stockings.

While her height is unconfirmed, it is known that she stands at over 160 cm (approximately 5'3" feet). She carries a knife at times and is described as beautiful and pretty by her brother, Russia, and Lithuania, who notes that she can be cute despite her strength.

Belarus has a strong heart and will, but these traits often manifest in negative ways. She has a vulgar way of speaking and is known for her obsession with her brother, Russia. She briefly became an adoptive younger sister to America after the fall of the Soviet Union but tired him out with her clinginess.

Belarus enjoys reading the newspaper Pravda and has an interest in the occult. She is skilled in cooking potatoes and eats them frequently due to inflation in her country. She also mentions working hard on her agriculture due to her poor economy.

At different times of the day, Belarus experiences a range of emotions. At 5 am, she watches the sunrise, while 8 am is "torture" and 4 pm is "the devil." She watches state-run TV at 9 am and finds 10 am to be the most thrilling time of day in Belarus. She gets nervous around 11 am and noon for unknown reasons and calms down by 1 pm, saying, "You've forgotten. It's alright. You have to start moving on" at 2 pm.

Her appearance

Belarus is a supporting character in the Hetalia series. She is the younger sister of Russia and Ukraine. Her human name is Natalia Arlovskaya, with Natasha being an informal variant. She is described as a beautiful woman with long, straight, blonde hair, and blue eyes. Her hair is generally worn straight down, though she has been shown with a ponytail and, as a child, short hair. She has a large bust and often wears a dark purple dress given to her by her brother, Russia, along with a white hair ribbon, a waist apron, and black Mary-Jane shoes with black stockings. She is over 160 cm tall (5'3" or 5'4" approx.). She carries a knife at times and has been described as intimidating and harsh, with a deep infatuation for her brother, Russia, whom she wants to marry. Her character has been criticised for being one-dimensional and lacking development beyond her obsession with her brother.

Her personality and interests

Personality and Interests

Belarus is an intimidating, harsh young woman with a hostile and intimidating aura. She has a deep infatuation with her older brother, Russia, and wishes to marry him. However, her feelings are not reciprocated, and he is disturbed by her obsession and stalker-like behaviour.

Belarus is not afraid to use violence and has been described as a sadist. She carries a knife and has been shown to hold it to a traumatised Latvia's back as her brother scares him. She has also been violent towards Lithuania, who has a crush on her, breaking all his fingers when he asked her out on a date.

Belarus has a strong heart and an equally strong will, but these traits only seem to manifest negatively. She is vulgar in her speech, often using profanity calmly. She is a good acrobat and knows a lot of trivia, which she refers to as "useless". She is also a good cook, especially when it comes to potatoes, which she always eats due to inflation. She works hard on her agriculture, believing that "as long as we have something to eat, it's fine".

Belarus is interested in the occult and is a good fortune teller. She reads the newspaper Pravda and enjoys rock music. She also takes haunted photos as a hobby, though she finds American ghosts too conspicuous. She has a fondness for boxes and cardboard and is confused by ghosts that are only heads or hands, believing that they must not be confident. She tends to space out, staring at objects until the sun goes down or it becomes night. She also spends time staring at the white noise on a TV.

Belarus has a negative outlook on life, believing that "humans are a series of misfortunes and hardships". She values her boss, Lukashenko, and knows that she will eventually die, so she must appreciate what she has. She often wonders how much longer she will live and what her reason for existence is, believing that she only thinks this way because she is lonely.

She has a close relationship with her older sister, Ukraine, though she can be angry and jealous of the attention Ukraine receives from Russia. She also has a complicated relationship with America, who became a big brother figure to her after the fall of the Soviet Union. She tired him out, however, and he tried to get rid of her. She is annoyed by American ghosts and does not like visiting America, though she does enjoy the Winchester mystery house.

Belarus has a hostile relationship with Lithuania, who she despises and treats harshly, though it is implied that this hatred comes from Russia favouring him. She has also been known to prank call him and Poland, and her facial expression chart lists them both as annoying. Despite this, she is more civil towards Lithuania during the 2011 Halloween event.

Despite her infatuation with her brother, Belarus does get along peacefully with Russia when she is not obsessing over him or behaving aggressively. Russia values her opinion and has called her beautiful several times. Her purple dress is a gift from him, and she tries to wear it as often as possible.

Her relationships with other characters

Belarus is often depicted as having a strong and often obsessive affection for her older brother, Russia, whom she calls "Big Brother Russia." She is very protective of him and becomes easily jealous when other nations, particularly Ukraine, get too close to him. Despite her intense love for Russia, it is usually unrequited, as Russia often fears and avoids her due to her unpredictable and sometimes violent behavior. Belarus can be quite manipulative and cunning when it comes to getting what she wants from Russia, using her cuteness and charm to her advantage.

Her relationship with Lithuania is also complex. Historically, Belarus and Lithuania were once part of the same country, and as such, they have a shared cultural and historical connection. In the Hetalia universe, Belarus is depicted as having once been married to Lithuania, but they eventually divorced. Belarus still harbors feelings for Lithuania, but he is often creeped out by her obsessive behavior and tries to avoid her.

Ukraine is another character with whom Belarus has a complex relationship. Both countries are depicted as sisters, with Ukraine being the older sibling. However, Belarus is often jealous of Ukraine's close relationship with Russia and can be quite hostile towards her. Despite this, Ukraine still cares for Belarus and tries to maintain a peaceful relationship with her sister.

In addition to her relationships with Russia, Lithuania, and Ukraine, Belarus also has interactions with other characters in the Hetalia universe. For example, she has a friendly rivalry with Poland, with whom she competes for Lithuania's attention. She also has a group of friends known as the "Belarusians," who are human personas that represent different aspects of Belarusian culture and history.

Despite her sometimes volatile behavior, Belarus does have a softer side, particularly when it comes to children. She is known to be very good with kids and often babysits for other nations. She also has a love for cute and fluffy things, often dressing in frilly and adorable outfits. Overall, Belarus is a complex and multifaceted character, and her relationships with other characters in the Hetalia universe reflect the historical and cultural ties between the nations they represent.

Addressing complaints about her characterisation

There are several complaints about the characterisation of Belarus in Hetalia. One of the most common is that she is a "bitch". While it is undeniable that she is harsh and hostile, there is more to her character than that. For example, she has hidden depths, and her harshness may stem from loneliness.

Another complaint is that she is always chasing after Russia. While it is true that she has a deep infatuation with her brother and wants to marry him, this is not her only character trait. She has hobbies, likes, interests, and quirks. She is also shown to be able to get along peacefully with Russia when she is not obsessing over him.

Some people complain that she gets in the way of their preferred romantic pairings. This is a childish complaint, as a character only gets in the way of a pairing if the writer makes them do so.

Others complain that she rapes Russia. This is highly unlikely, as Himaruya does not write about sensitive subjects or major historical events like the Holocaust or 9/11.

Some people ask why she exists at all, or why she is a girl rather than a boy. The answer to the first question is that Belarus is a country that exists, and the answer to the second is that Hetalia is based on the real world, so it would be impossible for there to be only male characters.

Finally, some people complain that she is a "total psycho". This is not a fair characterisation, as she has legitimate concerns, worries, and feelings, and can be caring towards others close to her.

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