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18 Mar 2019
Textile art of Belarus and Russia to go on display in Minsk Textile art of Belarus and Russia to go on display in Minsk
The Belarusian-Russian project is designed to demonstrate various textiles and to promote the national traditions of textile arts, their integration into the socio-cultural landscape...
18 Mar 2019
Four medals for Belarus at EUBC U22 European Boxing Championships in Vladikavkaz Four medals for Belarus at EUBC U22 European Boxing Championships in Vladikavkaz
Belarus’ Darya Osmolovskaya (69kg) defeated Hungary’s Vivien Budai at the preliminary stage and lost to Italy’s Angela Carini in the semifinal to finish third...
18 Mar 2019
Aryna Sabalenka moves to 34th in WTA doubles rankings Aryna Sabalenka moves to 34th in WTA doubles rankings
According to the new set of doubles rankings, the Belarusian climbed from the 65th up to the 34th place with the total of 2,152 points. In the singles rankings Aryna Sabalenka sits in the Top Ten with the total of 3,620 points...
15 Mar 2019
Belarus-China research, education center opens in Minsk Belarus-China research, education center opens in Minsk
"The center will help us boost international contacts, strengthen international cooperation between scientists in finding breakthrough solutions in high technologies, train qualified specialists, and create competitive innovative products"...
15 Mar 2019
French language and culture classroom opens at Vitebsk State University French language and culture classroom opens at Vitebsk State University
According to Didier Canesse, opening the classroom will contribute to the French language studies, promote the country’s culture and will provide the opportunity to carry out various projects...
15 Mar 2019
BelTA launches Traditions of Sovereign Belarus project BelTA launches Traditions of Sovereign Belarus project
The project features 25 Belarusian traditions which best reflect the country’s caring attitude to the legacy of the ancestors, shows its creative present that gives the country the confidence about the future...
14 Mar 2019
Minsk to join 2019 World Poetry Day celebrations Minsk to join 2019 World Poetry Day celebrations
On 21 March all participating cities will host gala concerts with the hashtag #vsempoezii. The Moscow House in Minsk will be the major venue in the Belarusian capital celebrating the event with concerts, poetry readings, book exhibitions...
14 Mar 2019
Azarenka in 2019 ESPN World Fame 100 Azarenka in 2019 ESPN World Fame 100
The names were ranked based on a formula that took into account three fame factors: Google search scores, endorsement dollars and social media following...
14 Mar 2019
BelTA launches multimedia project about Belarusian sport BelTA launches multimedia project about Belarusian sport
In the run-up to such a big event as the 2nd European Games, we suggest recalling the most momentous events of Belarusian sport with the help of a multimedia project depicting BelTA’s archive photos...
13 Mar 2019
MTZ to compete in tractor biathlon event in Udmurtia MTZ to compete in tractor biathlon event in Udmurtia
“The race will feature local residents and representatives of Belarus’ MTZ. A total of 30 participants will compete on 16 tractors, including four MTZ vehicles. The Belarusian manufacturer will bring BELARUS-82 tractors to test them in extreme conditions”...
13 Mar 2019
Belarus pavilion to open at Biennale Arte on 9 May Belarus pavilion to open at Biennale Arte on 9 May
The Exit work consists of five depersonalized human-sized sculptures bearing easily recognizable features of time and living environment. All the figures can be transformed into multimedia objects...
13 Mar 2019
Enrique Iglesias to perform in Minsk Enrique Iglesias to perform in Minsk
The Spanish musician will give a stunning live show, with the setlist featuring his most famous songs. There will be plenty of stage lighting and effects to make the show extra special. The singer will perform in Minsk Arena as part of All The Hits Live concert tour...
13 Mar 2019
Partisan Chronicles: Children of the War Partisan Chronicles: Children of the War
“Partisan Chronicles: Children of the War” is a new page of the joint project of BelTA and the Belarusian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War History. It is dedicated to children and teenagers who joined the partisan movement during the war...
12 Mar 2019
Belarus to host Days of Egyptian Culture in 2019 Belarus to host Days of Egyptian Culture in 2019
They also lauded the experience of mutual participation in cultural events held in Belarus and Egypt, including the international art festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk and the Cairo International Film Festival...
12 Mar 2019
Plans to start selling tickets for Europe vs USA athletics match in Minsk in April Plans to start selling tickets for Europe vs USA athletics match in Minsk in April
The match will take place in the Dinamo Stadium on 9-10 September. The ticket program is now in development...
12 Mar 2019
Domracheva gets Small Crystal Globe as 2014/15 Pursuit results revised Domracheva gets Small Crystal Globe as 2014/15 Pursuit results revised
Due to the anti-doping rule violation, Ekaterina Glazyrina’s results in the Women Pursuit at the 2017 IBU Biathlon World Championships in Hochfilzen were revised...
12 Mar 2019
Journalists, bloggers plant allee of birch trees to mark Brest millennium Journalists, bloggers plant allee of birch trees to mark Brest millennium
The media representatives laid out an allee of birch trees in Brest Millennium Park. Journalists of printed media, online media, and television planted 48 birch trees. Several young trees were planted by Brest Mayor Alexander Rogachuk...
12 Mar 2019
Piano competition in Brest to gather young hopefuls from five countries Piano competition in Brest to gather young hopefuls from five countries
The Sviatoslav Richter international competition for young pianists is designed to celebrate the great pianist who performed in Brest many times, to help fledgling pianists hone their professional skills...
11 Mar 2019
National Center for Contemporary Arts in Minsk to present art project about Malevich National Center for Contemporary Arts in Minsk to present art project about Malevich
"In the 1920s, Belarus, in particular Vitebsk, became the cradle of the 20th-century avant-garde in the traditional understanding of the word. It was here where Malevich set up the UNOVIS group that explored and developed new concepts in art"...
11 Mar 2019
ZENA to release album after Eurovision 2019 ZENA to release album after Eurovision 2019
"At the Fabrika Zvyozd (Star Factory) project I sometimes helped other participants write songs. I am currently working on new musical material. And I plan to release an album of my songs after Eurovision 2019"...
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