Opinion: Modern state symbols are a sign of Belarus' sovereignty and the main goal of its enemies Piotr Petrovsky MINSK, 15 May (BelTA) - The modern state symbols of Belarus are a sign of the country's sovereignty and the main purpose of the fight against it, Piotr Petrovsky, an expert with the Belarusian public association Belaya Rus, said in an interview to Belarus 1 TV Channel, BelTA has learned. “The victory in the Great Patriotic War, the modern state symbols, which should be called the national symbols, are just a symbol of sovereignty and independence and the main purpose of propaganda against us,” said Piotr Petrovsky.