Tatiana Manenok was born in a small forest village in 1959. Graduated from journalist studies at the Belarusian State University, she worked for several Belarusian newspapers and magazines. She has been working for the Belarusy i Rynok weekly since its inception in 1991. She is particularly interested in privatization, investment, logistics and energy. The author is particularly sensitive about the Belarusian-Russian relations, as she believes they are of great importance for the future of the country and its independence.