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3 Mar 2017
‘Transborder picnic’ to open summer season at Augustow Canal
Plans have been made to open the tourist season at the Augustow Canal with festivities held both in Belarus and Poland from 29 April to 1 May. A so-called ‘transborder picnic’ is a series of sports and cultural events near Kurzyniec sluice in Poland (a border checkpoint Lesnaya-Rudawka) and Dombrovka sluice in Grodno Oblast...
Plans have been made to open the tourist season at the Augustow Canal with festivities held both in Belarus and Poland from 29 April to 1 May. A so-called ‘transborder picnic’ is a series of sports and cultural events near Kurzyniec sluice in Poland (a border checkpoint Lesnaya-Rudawka) and Dombrovka sluice in Grodno Oblast...
3 Mar 2017
Francysk Skaryna’s Little Travel Book to tour Europe in May
The Little Travel Book from Belgazprombank’s corporate collection will be the centerpiece of the exhibition project. The book is actually a collection of 18 small religious books for travelers, including The Psalter, Chasoslovets (Book of Hours), acathistos and canons...
The Little Travel Book from Belgazprombank’s corporate collection will be the centerpiece of the exhibition project. The book is actually a collection of 18 small religious books for travelers, including The Psalter, Chasoslovets (Book of Hours), acathistos and canons...
2 Mar 2017
Skaryna’s editions from abroad to be exhibited in Minsk
The large-scale exhibition Francysk Skaryna and His Time will showcase the original editions by Francysk Skaryna from the libraries of other countries and the original first books of other nations...
The large-scale exhibition Francysk Skaryna and His Time will showcase the original editions by Francysk Skaryna from the libraries of other countries and the original first books of other nations...
2 Mar 2017
Documentary about Francysk Skaryna to debut at Belarusian Literature Day
The Pershadruk project won the last year’s film competition. The filming has been completed and now the work is at the editing stage. It will premiere at the Belarusian Literature Day that will be held in Polotsk in September. The film will be released in Russian and Belarusian and is expected to be translated into foreign languages...
The Pershadruk project won the last year’s film competition. The filming has been completed and now the work is at the editing stage. It will premiere at the Belarusian Literature Day that will be held in Polotsk in September. The film will be released in Russian and Belarusian and is expected to be translated into foreign languages...
2 Mar 2017
500 years of Belarusian book printing to be celebrated abroad
There are plans to hold celebrations in Poland, Czech Republic, Serbia, and other countries. “Skaryna is an iconic name in culture, which helps us to communicate with the whole world,” Alexander Karlyukevich said...
There are plans to hold celebrations in Poland, Czech Republic, Serbia, and other countries. “Skaryna is an iconic name in culture, which helps us to communicate with the whole world,” Alexander Karlyukevich said...
2 Mar 2017
Giorgi Margvelashvili named Honorary Professor of BNTU
The title of Honorary Professor has been awarded to the Georgian leader in recognition of his great contribution to the development of friendly ties with Belarus and partner relations with the university in the field of education, science and production...
The title of Honorary Professor has been awarded to the Georgian leader in recognition of his great contribution to the development of friendly ties with Belarus and partner relations with the university in the field of education, science and production...
2 Mar 2017
Encyclopedia about Francysk Skaryna, his followers to be out in 2017
The Information Ministry and state-run publishing houses have already implemented several big projects in the run-up to the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the Belarusian book printing. Among them is the project “Francysk Skaryna From the Glorious City of Polotsk” that was published thanks to the active participation of the National Library of Belarus...
The Information Ministry and state-run publishing houses have already implemented several big projects in the run-up to the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the Belarusian book printing. Among them is the project “Francysk Skaryna From the Glorious City of Polotsk” that was published thanks to the active participation of the National Library of Belarus...
1 Mar 2017
Georgia president impressed by Minsk Arena
Giorgi Margvelashvili began the tour with the cycling ground where the Georgian leader was also informed about the experience of building small and large facilities for winter sports in Belarus. Giorgi Margvelashvili was interested in the skating stadium, inside which there are two ice hockey rinks. Giorgi Margvelashvili heard out a report about the operation of this unique facility with interest...
Giorgi Margvelashvili began the tour with the cycling ground where the Georgian leader was also informed about the experience of building small and large facilities for winter sports in Belarus. Giorgi Margvelashvili was interested in the skating stadium, inside which there are two ice hockey rinks. Giorgi Margvelashvili heard out a report about the operation of this unique facility with interest...
1 Mar 2017
Georgia president visits WWII museum in Minsk
Giorgi Margvelashvili left a note in the distinguished visitors’ book: “Glory be eternal for the heroes, who sacrificed their lives to save mankind from the greatest disaster. We and future generations will always remember and honor these names”...
Giorgi Margvelashvili left a note in the distinguished visitors’ book: “Glory be eternal for the heroes, who sacrificed their lives to save mankind from the greatest disaster. We and future generations will always remember and honor these names”...
1 Mar 2017
Cherkashina elected President of FIG Athletes Commission
“I would like to say thank you to Jani for his excellent work. He showed us how to defend the athletes at the highest level,” said Lyubov Cherkashina. “I would like also to thank the Commission for electing me and for its support. I will use all my powers to promote gymnastics, this beautiful sport, in the world,” she said...
“I would like to say thank you to Jani for his excellent work. He showed us how to defend the athletes at the highest level,” said Lyubov Cherkashina. “I would like also to thank the Commission for electing me and for its support. I will use all my powers to promote gymnastics, this beautiful sport, in the world,” she said...
28 Feb 2017
Belarus Events Calendar: March 2017
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...
28 Feb 2017
Chizhovka Arena to host Belarus-Switzerland Fed Cup semifinal
The multi-purpose facility hosted its maiden Fed Cup event in February when Belarus defeated the Netherlands 4-1. Belarus’ national team includes Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Aryna Sabalenka, Olga Govortsova and Vera Lapko headed by the captain Eduard Dubrov. Although Switzerland is the favorite for the upcoming match, the Belarusians promise to put up a fight in front of the home crowd...
The multi-purpose facility hosted its maiden Fed Cup event in February when Belarus defeated the Netherlands 4-1. Belarus’ national team includes Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Aryna Sabalenka, Olga Govortsova and Vera Lapko headed by the captain Eduard Dubrov. Although Switzerland is the favorite for the upcoming match, the Belarusians promise to put up a fight in front of the home crowd...
27 Feb 2017
Grodno expects to welcome 5,000th visa-free visitor to Augustow Canal on 27 February
Over 4,500 registered tourists have entered Belarus visa-free as of today. Those were nationals of 30 countries. Oleg Andreichik believes that the city of Grodno will welcome guests from many other countries in the future. Decree No. 318 of the Belarusian head of state on the introduction of the visa-free travel to the Augustow Canal for foreigners came into force on 26 October...
Over 4,500 registered tourists have entered Belarus visa-free as of today. Those were nationals of 30 countries. Oleg Andreichik believes that the city of Grodno will welcome guests from many other countries in the future. Decree No. 318 of the Belarusian head of state on the introduction of the visa-free travel to the Augustow Canal for foreigners came into force on 26 October...
25 Feb 2017
Five-day countdown for visa-free stay in Belarus starts with passport stamp date
“If your aircraft lands in Minsk at about midnight, wait a bit and go through the border control procedures after midnight”...
“If your aircraft lands in Minsk at about midnight, wait a bit and go through the border control procedures after midnight”...
23 Feb 2017
Belarus-initiated photo exhibition celebrating family opens in Geneva
Yuri Ambrazevich, Permanent Representative of Belarus to the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva, stressed the important positive contribution of the family to the effort to achieve sustainable development and the vital role of the family in protecting the rights of its members, especially in supporting people with disabilities...
Yuri Ambrazevich, Permanent Representative of Belarus to the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva, stressed the important positive contribution of the family to the effort to achieve sustainable development and the vital role of the family in protecting the rights of its members, especially in supporting people with disabilities...
22 Feb 2017
Belarus Embassy in Vienna marks 25 years of diplomatic relations with photo exhibition
During the reception, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Austria Alena Kupchyna stressed the importance of developing bilateral cooperation between the countries in all areas...
During the reception, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Austria Alena Kupchyna stressed the importance of developing bilateral cooperation between the countries in all areas...
22 Feb 2017
Plans to make biological heart valves in Belarus
According to the source, patients, who opt for biological heart valves, will be able to avoid certain dependence on medications, which mechanical heart valves require. Biological heart valves are believed to be capable of substantially improving the quality of life for such patients...
According to the source, patients, who opt for biological heart valves, will be able to avoid certain dependence on medications, which mechanical heart valves require. Biological heart valves are believed to be capable of substantially improving the quality of life for such patients...
22 Feb 2017
Belarus to offer more factory tours in 2017
In addition, tourists are invited to visit Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ trademark) and Belarusian Autoworks (BelAZ trademark). “These are the country’s well-known brands, known everywhere and interesting to our tourists”...
In addition, tourists are invited to visit Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ trademark) and Belarusian Autoworks (BelAZ trademark). “These are the country’s well-known brands, known everywhere and interesting to our tourists”...
22 Feb 2017
Belarus’ visa-free visitors mostly German tourists
The number of foreigners entering Belarus at Minsk National Airport has already exceeded 1,500 since the launch of visa-free entry. German tourists have made up the majority so far, followed by Polish, Italian and UK citizens...
The number of foreigners entering Belarus at Minsk National Airport has already exceeded 1,500 since the launch of visa-free entry. German tourists have made up the majority so far, followed by Polish, Italian and UK citizens...
22 Feb 2017
Brussels’ Manneken Pis to don Belarusian national costume on 10 March
The event on 10 March will include a formal part in the town hall with the participation of Belarusian Ambassador to Belgium Alexander Mikhnevich, officials of the mayor’s office and representatives of the Belarusian community in Belgium. The dress up event will also feature music by Belarusian folk bands and Belarusian drinks...
The event on 10 March will include a formal part in the town hall with the participation of Belarusian Ambassador to Belgium Alexander Mikhnevich, officials of the mayor’s office and representatives of the Belarusian community in Belgium. The dress up event will also feature music by Belarusian folk bands and Belarusian drinks...
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