In addition, the term "Belarusian" only became common near the end of the Soviet Union's existence, and most persons of Belarusian ancestry in the United States would be unaware of the term, referring to themselves as "White Russian" rather than "Belarusian".
In addition, the term "Belarusian" only became popular near the conclusion of the Soviet Union's existence, and most persons of Belarusian descent in the United States would be unaware of it. They often refer to themselves as "White Russian."