Bialiatski is a scholar of Belarusian literature,[1] graduated from Homiel State University in 1984 with a degree in Russian and Belarusian Philology. During his student days, Bialiatski met several people who later became famous authors, including Anatol Sys, Eduard Akulin, Siarzhuk Sys, and Anatol Kazlou. Upon graduation, Bialiatski worked as a schoolteacher in the Lieĺčycy District, Homieĺ Region.