# Byelorussian Social Democratic Labour Party

> Byelorussian political party (1917-1918)

**Wikidata**: [Q13028746](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13028746)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/byelorussian-social-democratic-labour-party

## Summary
The Byelorussian Social Democratic Labour Party was a political party active in Belarus during 1917 and 1918. Founded in 1917, the organization adhered to the ideologies of social democracy and Bolshevism before being dissolved in April 1918.

## Key Facts
- **Inception:** The party was founded in 1917.
- **Dissolution:** The organization was dissolved, abolished, or demolished in April 1918 (specifically 1918-04-00).
- **Classification:** It is an instance of a political party.
- **Political Ideology:** The party's ideologies included social democracy and Bolshevism.
- **Language Coverage:** The party is documented on Wikipedia in the Belarusian language (be) and Belarusian (Taraškievica) language (be_x_old).
- **Sitelink Presence:** The entity has a sitelink count of 2.

## FAQs
**What political ideologies did the party follow?**
The Byelorussian Social Democratic Labour Party followed the ideologies of social democracy and Bolshevism.

**How long was the party active?**
The party was active for a brief period starting with its inception in 1917 and ending with its dissolution in April 1918.

**What are the alternative names for this party?**
The party is also known as the Byelorussian Social Democratic Labor Party, Belorussian Social Democratic Labour Party, Belorussian Social Democratic Labor Party, Belarusian Social Democratic Labour Party, and Belarusian Social Democratic Labor Party.

**Is the party documented in other languages?**
Yes, the party is referred to in French as "parti ouvrier social-démocrate biélorusse," "parti social-démocrate ouvrier biélorusse," and "parti social-démocrate ouvrier de Biélorussie."

## Why It Matters
The Byelorussian Social Democratic Labour Party represents a specific, short-lived political movement during a volatile period in Belarusian history (1917–1918). As an organization that sought to influence government policy and legislation, it exemplifies the political fracturing and ideological experimentation that occurred during the collapse of the Russian Empire and the onset of the revolutionary era. Its adherence to both social democracy and Bolshevism highlights the complex ideological landscape parties navigated during this time.

## Notable For
- Being a distinct Byelorussian political entity active during the critical years of 1917 and 1918.
- Combining the ideologies of social democracy and Bolshevism.
- Having a multilingual nomenclature record, with aliases in English and French.
- Existing for less than two years before its dissolution in April 1918.

## Body
### Organizational Classification and Definition
The Byelorussian Social Democratic Labour Party is classified as a political party. By definition, a political party is an organization that seeks to influence government policy and actions. These organizations aim to be elected to directly take part in government or legislation. The party holds a sitelink count of 2 and is described as a "Byelorussian political party (1917-1918)."

### Ideological Foundations
The political stance of the party was defined by two distinct ideologies: social democracy and Bolshevism. These ideologies guided the party's efforts to influence government policy during its year of activity.

### Nomenclature and Aliases
The entity is recognized by multiple names across different languages and spelling variations. In English, aliases include "Byelorussian Social Democratic Labor Party," "Belorussian Social Democratic Labour Party," "Belorussian Social Democratic Labor Party," "Belarusian Social Democratic Labour Party," and "Belarusian Social Democratic Labor Party." In French, the party is referred to as "parti ouvrier social-démocrate biélorusse," "parti social-démocrate ouvrier biélorusse," and "parti social-démocrate ouvrier de Biélorussie."

### Timeline of Existence
The operational timeline of the party was extremely concise. The inception of the Byelorussian Social Democratic Labour Party occurred in 1917. The organization ceased to exist the following year, with the dissolved, abolished, or demolished date recorded as April 1918.

### Digital Presence
The party has a presence on Wikipedia, specifically in the Belarusian language (be) and the Belarusian (Taraškievica) language (be_x_old). This digital documentation preserves the history of the party's brief existence from 1917 to 1918.