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9 Jan 2019
Belarus’ National History Museum invites for China-themed exhibition Belarus’ National History Museum invites for China-themed exhibition
The photos were made by Armen Sardarov, an architect, scholar, a photo artist who wrote many books and articles, worked on many architectural projects, and published five illustrated books...
9 Jan 2019
Dakar 2019: Vyazovich’s crew improves results despite Stage 2 incident Dakar 2019: Vyazovich’s crew improves results despite Stage 2 incident
The crew members are well while the truck got damaged. Aleksei Vishnevsky’s crew came to the help of Sergei Vyazovich’s teammates...
8 Jan 2019
Belavia offers new service for transit passengers Belavia offers new service for transit passengers
"We are trying to improve our services taking into consideration customer needs. The new option will allow passengers to include Belarus in their travel plans and discover our country without having to buy a separate ticket"...
8 Jan 2019
Minsk named must-visit European destination for 2019 by The Independent Minsk named must-visit European destination for 2019 by The Independent
The newspaper notes that the 2019 European Games is heading to the Belarusian capital from 21-30 June, which makes it one more reason to visit Minsk. Among other reasons the newspaper cites the 30-day visa-free regime and the atmosphere of the Old Town lined with hipster coffee shops and cocktail bars...
8 Jan 2019
MAZ-SPORTauto’s Alexey Vishnevsky in Top 10 of Dakar Stage 1 MAZ-SPORTauto’s Alexey Vishnevsky in Top 10 of Dakar Stage 1
The runner-up of last year’s truck rally Sergey Vyazovich crossed the finish line 14th, with a 10:27 lag. The third crew of MAZ-SPORTauto Alexander Vasilevsky was 17th...
7 Jan 2019
Belarus drafts 2019 events calendar for tourists Belarus drafts 2019 events calendar for tourists
The calendar features over 90 events catering to every taste. These are sports competitions, concerts, culinary events, film festivals, theatrical forums, medieval tournaments and many more...
7 Jan 2019
Griffons win Golden Puck junior ice hockey tournament in Minsk Griffons win Golden Puck junior ice hockey tournament in Minsk
The final match was one of the most spectacular games of the tournament. Nikolai Lukashenko scored the first power play goal. Soon afterwards, he made an assist for Griffons’ second goal...
4 Jan 2019
Two Belarusians in Top 50 football coaches in 2018 Two Belarusians in Top 50 football coaches in 2018
Aleksandr Khatskevich ranks No.44 and Viktor Goncharenko takes No.50. Ernesto Valverde from FC Barselona heads the rating...
4 Jan 2019
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Maria Sharapova at Shenzhen Open quarterfinals Aryna Sabalenka defeats Maria Sharapova at Shenzhen Open quarterfinals
Aryna Sabalenka won the first set 6-1. Maria Sharapova was forced to retire in the second set due to injury (4-2)...
3 Jan 2019
Belarus President Team defeat IIHF Team at Christmas tournament in Minsk Belarus President Team defeat IIHF Team at Christmas tournament in Minsk
IIHF Council Member and long-time player Zsuzsanna Kolbenheyer was named the best player of her team. Daniel Corso was named the best player of the Belarus President Team...
3 Jan 2019
UAE defeat Balkans at Christmas tournament in Minsk UAE defeat Balkans at Christmas tournament in Minsk
UAE Team featured forwards Mikhail Klimin and Sergei Zadelenov who are now promoting ice hockey in this Arab country...
3 Jan 2019
Slovakia beat Switzerland in Christmas tournament opener in Minsk Slovakia beat Switzerland in Christmas tournament opener in Minsk
The Group C match was held on the small ice rink of Chizhovka Arena. Switzerland, that is taking part in the tournament for the 13th time, was in the lead 2:0 during the first period...
3 Jan 2019
Belarusian pastry chefs win 14 medals at cooking contest in Luxembourg Belarusian pastry chefs win 14 medals at cooking contest in Luxembourg
Belarusian pastry chefs have won 5 gold medals, 7 silver medals and 2 bronze medals at the Culinary World Cup 2018 Luxembourg...
3 Jan 2019
Belarus welcomes 145 newborns on 1 January Belarus welcomes 145 newborns on 1 January
On 3 January, the minister visited the Mother and Child National Research Center to give presents to the infants born in the first hours of the new year. The campaign will be underway in all maternity homes of Minsk in January...
2 Jan 2019
Belarus president team to square off against IIHF team in first game of Christmas Tournament Belarus president team to square off against IIHF team in first game of Christmas Tournament
The game will take place in Chizhovka Arena. The Belarusian team will test their mettle against renowned players with NHL experience, the world champions Andrei Nikolishin and Dmitri Khristich...
2 Jan 2019
Minsk to host Golden Puck final Minsk to host Golden Puck final
The national junior ice hockey competition Golden Puck will be running simultaneously with the Christmas amateur ice hockey tournament for the prize of the President of Belarus...
2 Jan 2019
Partisan Chronicles: Priest Nikolai Khiltov. A Contact For Partisan Unit Partisan Chronicles: Priest Nikolai Khiltov. A Contact For Partisan Unit
“Partisan Chronicles: Priest Nikolai Khiltov. A Contact For Partisan Unit” is a new page of the joint project of BelTA and the Belarusian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War History...
2 Jan 2019
Stamp to mark BSSR centennial dedicated in Minsk Stamp to mark BSSR centennial dedicated in Minsk
“100 years is a moment in history but during this time the Belarusians achieved a lot. We, our fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers did everything to help Belarus flourish”...
31 Dec 2018
Belarus Events Calendar: January 2019 Belarus Events Calendar: January 2019
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...
29 Dec 2018
Domracheva to take part in Christmas biathlon race in Germany Domracheva to take part in Christmas biathlon race in Germany
Taking part in the competitions will be many legendary athletes: Darya Domracheva and Ole Einar Bjoerndalen, Russia’s Ekaterina Yurlova-Percht and Anton Shipulin, Franziska Preuss and Simon Schempp from Germany...
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