PrintForward Position Founder of the Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies Alternative spelling Manaeu Aleh Tsimafeevich Organization Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies Career Served in the Armed Forces and worked at Belarusian State University. Founded the Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies and was its director. Was Chairman of the Board of the Belarusian Soros Foundation. Position held since 1992 Year of birth 1952 Region of birth Vladivostok Russia Education Belarusian State University Sector Society Region Minsk Tags Analytics Civil society Last updated 26.02.2014