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24 Jun 2015
Idea for Belarus-Poland Tourism Chamber discussed in Brest
The presentation of the Belarusian-Polish Tourism Chamber could be held in Grodno in autumn, during a big bilateral meeting to discuss the use of the Augustow Canal, or during tourism fairs in Minsk and other cities...
24 Jun 2015
Artificial waterway to connect Baltic Sea, Black Sea possible
The E40 waterway connects the ports of Gdansk and Kharkov via the Vistula River, Zapadny Bug River, the Pripyat River, and the Dnieper River...
24 Jun 2015
Most Belarusians proud of their country
As many as 84% of Belarusians say they are proud of present-day Belarus...
23 Jun 2015
Belarusian Symphony Orchestra to accompany at Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians
The biggest competition for musicians under 17 years old includes piano, violin and cello parts. The contest comprises three rounds...
23 Jun 2015
Days of Spiritual Culture of Russia to open in Minsk
Days of Spiritual Culture have a versatile program. The first events will take place on 25-26 June. The opening ceremony will take place at the House of Moscow on 25 June...
22 Jun 2015
Belarusian Week in Paris on 24 June-1 July
The highlight of the Belarusian Week will be a theatrical performance at the UNESCO headquarters to celebrate the 250th anniversary of composer Michal Kleofas Oginski included in the UNESCO list of anniversaries...
22 Jun 2015
Over 100 young artists partake in Vitebsk Is the City of Marc Chagall plein air
“Some people, for example, from Moscow, arrive in Vitebsk for the second time. They like the city very much. The are now drawing landscape pictures in the center of Vitebsk"...
21 Jun 2015
Melitina Staniouta brings Belarus handful of Euro medals
Belarus’ Melitina Staniouta claimed the Individual Hoop silver with the total of 18.500 points at the European Games in Baku...
21 Jun 2015
Belarus clinches Group Clubs and Hoops gold in Baku
The Belarusian team of Ksenia Cheldyshkina, Anna Dudenkova, Maria Kadobina, Valeria Pishchelina and Arina Tsitsilina won the Group All-Around gold with the total score of 17.600 points...
21 Jun 2015
Belarusian trampoliners take three medals at Euro Games in Baku
Vladislav Goncharov of Belarus collected the Men’s Trampoline silver with the total score of 53.380...
19 Jun 2015
Opening of Bulbuloglu’s star in Vitebsk to enhance Azerbaijan-Belarus friendship
“I am grateful for the recognition of my creative work and the opening of the star with my name in Vitebsk. I was happy accept the invitation to perform at the festival’s concerts," Polad Bulbuloglu said...
19 Jun 2015
Belarus’ Staniouta wins Individual All-Around bronze in Baku
The Belarusian scored a total of 73,100 points. Russia’s Yana Kudryavtseva claimed the European champion title with 76,100 points. Silver went to fellow Russian Margarita Mamun (73,650)...
19 Jun 2015
Belarusian films awarded at Films for Children festival in Samara
Alexander Anisimov’s Incredible Travel received a diploma of the children’s jury for the original plot, humor and sincerity...
19 Jun 2015
Belarus clinches acrobatic gymnastics bronze in Baku
Belgium celebrated the victory with the total of 86,480 points. One of Belarus’ main rivals, the UK, made a serious mistake in the final composition that put them into the 6th position...
18 Jun 2015
Minsk to host Second Youth Theater Forum 19-26 November
Belarus will be represented by the Mogilev Regional Puppet Theater with Shakespeare's Hamlet staged by Igor Kazakov...
17 Jun 2015
Belarus to host international conference on healthcare in October 2015
“Invited to the conference is WHO Director General Margaret Chan. It will give us an opportunity to search for unified approaches to the WHO further policy in the European region and demonstrate Belarus’ experience”...
17 Jun 2015
Rhythmic gymnastics bronze for Belarus in Baku
The Belarusian team was spotless in the Clubs and Hoops event earning the highest 17.900 points. The total 34.850 points brought bronze to Belarus...
17 Jun 2015
Belarus, Latvia to create new transboundary nature reserve
"There is a wonderful lake, Richi, in Braslav District. It is located on the state border. Experts from both sides of the border should do their best to protect such places”...
17 Jun 2015
Belarus’ Chaika wins 10m air pistol bronze at Baku Euro Games
The Belarusian collected the bronze medal with the score of 177.4 points...
16 Jun 2015
Free visas for participants of Minsk Polo Marathon
The sports forum expect to welcome many athletes and tourists not only from Russia and Ukraine, but also from the countries of the European Union...
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