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4 Jan 2017
Belarus Symphony Orchestra to tour Germany with film music program
The tour will last till 27 January. Belarusian musicians are expected to perform in big cities of Germany, including Berlin, Stuttgart, Cologne and Leipzig. The program will feature music from films such as Superman, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Fiddler on the Roof...
The tour will last till 27 January. Belarusian musicians are expected to perform in big cities of Germany, including Berlin, Stuttgart, Cologne and Leipzig. The program will feature music from films such as Superman, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Fiddler on the Roof...
4 Jan 2017
Slovakia steamrolls Russia 12:0 during Christmas ice hockey tournament in Minsk
Thanks to the accomplishment Slovakia now tops the tournament score table in Group B. In Minsk Russia is represented by the amateur ice hockey team Samrau, which is comprised of veteran players of the teams Salavat Ulaev (Ufa) and Molot (Perm)...
Thanks to the accomplishment Slovakia now tops the tournament score table in Group B. In Minsk Russia is represented by the amateur ice hockey team Samrau, which is comprised of veteran players of the teams Salavat Ulaev (Ufa) and Molot (Perm)...
4 Jan 2017
Belarus to host national contest Book Art 2017 on 25-26 January
The winners in the special nominations will be awarded for their contribution to the preservation of the spiritual heritage, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of book printing in Belarus and get special diplomas and Small Golden Folio prizes. Other special nominations include Fellowship (joint publishing projects) and In the Mirror of Time...
The winners in the special nominations will be awarded for their contribution to the preservation of the spiritual heritage, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of book printing in Belarus and get special diplomas and Small Golden Folio prizes. Other special nominations include Fellowship (joint publishing projects) and In the Mirror of Time...
4 Jan 2017
Finland’s Jani Rita scores first goal of Christmas ice hockey tournament in Minsk
In the opening match of the tournament Team Finland created a good margin of safety 4-1 already in the first period. The Scandinavian team dominated through the rest of the match and deservedly won 11-3. Another match of the preliminary stage in Group B will see Slovakia vs Russia (15.30)...
In the opening match of the tournament Team Finland created a good margin of safety 4-1 already in the first period. The Scandinavian team dominated through the rest of the match and deservedly won 11-3. Another match of the preliminary stage in Group B will see Slovakia vs Russia (15.30)...
4 Jan 2017
Belarus’ Sergei Vyazovich places fourth in 2017 Dakar Stage 2
Sergei Vyazovich overtook last year’s winner Gerard de Rooy, a Dutch truck racer who came in fifth. The Belarusian driver clocked 2h40m, some three minutes off the stage winner, Dutch racer Martin van den Brink. Sergei Vyazovich now sits in 6th place overall in the truck category...
Sergei Vyazovich overtook last year’s winner Gerard de Rooy, a Dutch truck racer who came in fifth. The Belarusian driver clocked 2h40m, some three minutes off the stage winner, Dutch racer Martin van den Brink. Sergei Vyazovich now sits in 6th place overall in the truck category...
4 Jan 2017
Mogilev invites tourists to take a stroll with Emperor Nicholas II
Nicholas II had many ties with Mogilev. In August 1915, Stavka (the high command of the Armed Forces in the Russian Empire) was re-located from Baranovichi to Mogilev. Thus Mogilev, we can say, became a temporary residence of the Tsar family. The Emperor loved to make walks on foot or by car around the city and its surroundings. It will be a full 3 to 4-hour excursion that will be launched in the spring of 2017. In the meantime, tourists are offered an opportunity to have a short talk with the Emperor and to take pictures...
Nicholas II had many ties with Mogilev. In August 1915, Stavka (the high command of the Armed Forces in the Russian Empire) was re-located from Baranovichi to Mogilev. Thus Mogilev, we can say, became a temporary residence of the Tsar family. The Emperor loved to make walks on foot or by car around the city and its surroundings. It will be a full 3 to 4-hour excursion that will be launched in the spring of 2017. In the meantime, tourists are offered an opportunity to have a short talk with the Emperor and to take pictures...
3 Jan 2017
MSQRD developers from Belarus on 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30
When Facebook wanted to catch up with Snapchat, it turned to two entrepreneurs from Belarus. Nevgen and Gonchar built MSQRD, an app that adds crazy filters to your selfies. After the app caught on in the U.S., Facebook bought MSQRD for an undisclosed amount in March 2016. Since then, both cofounders have been working for Facebook in London...
When Facebook wanted to catch up with Snapchat, it turned to two entrepreneurs from Belarus. Nevgen and Gonchar built MSQRD, an app that adds crazy filters to your selfies. After the app caught on in the U.S., Facebook bought MSQRD for an undisclosed amount in March 2016. Since then, both cofounders have been working for Facebook in London...
3 Jan 2017
Christmas Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament to open with Finland vs Germany match
Group A features Belarus President’s Team, Balkans Team comprising representatives of the countries of the former Yugoslavia and also Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. The other two teams in the group are the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland. Group B includes Russia, Germany, Finland and Slovakia. The preliminary stage of the tournament will be played in two groups...
Group A features Belarus President’s Team, Balkans Team comprising representatives of the countries of the former Yugoslavia and also Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. The other two teams in the group are the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland. Group B includes Russia, Germany, Finland and Slovakia. The preliminary stage of the tournament will be played in two groups...
2 Jan 2017
Belarus U17 Team win Mac’s Midget tournament in Canada
In the final match at Scotiabank Saddledome Arena the Belarusians took a solid win over Saskatoon Contacts 6-1 (2-0, 1-0, 3-1). Team Belarus scored twice in the first period and then one more in the second. The Contacts pulled one back midway through the third, but two more goals from Belarus put the game out of reach with a couple of minutes remaining to play...
In the final match at Scotiabank Saddledome Arena the Belarusians took a solid win over Saskatoon Contacts 6-1 (2-0, 1-0, 3-1). Team Belarus scored twice in the first period and then one more in the second. The Contacts pulled one back midway through the third, but two more goals from Belarus put the game out of reach with a couple of minutes remaining to play...
1 Jan 2017
Belarus announces new visa fees
“This decision is another step towards easing the visa procedures for foreign citizens. It is also aimed at developing interpersonal, business and cultural contacts, and promoting inbound tourism,” the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said...
“This decision is another step towards easing the visa procedures for foreign citizens. It is also aimed at developing interpersonal, business and cultural contacts, and promoting inbound tourism,” the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said...
30 Dec 2016
Belarus Events Calendar: January 2017
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...
30 Dec 2016
Nesvizh Palace to offer tours themed around history of Radziwill family in January
Nesvizh Palace will invite its visitors to immerse themselves into the atmosphere of 18th-century celebrations and entertainments in the first days of the year, from 2 to 8 January 2017. Next year, the palace will celebrate the anniversary of its owner Prince Michal Kazimierz Radziwill, Hetman of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania...
Nesvizh Palace will invite its visitors to immerse themselves into the atmosphere of 18th-century celebrations and entertainments in the first days of the year, from 2 to 8 January 2017. Next year, the palace will celebrate the anniversary of its owner Prince Michal Kazimierz Radziwill, Hetman of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania...
30 Dec 2016
New Year car flashmob at Minsk Tractor Works
A total of 100 cars took part in the flashmob. The Christmas tree was topped with a Belarus-1523 tractor...
A total of 100 cars took part in the flashmob. The Christmas tree was topped with a Belarus-1523 tractor...
29 Dec 2016
Tourism promotional booklet on Belarus available in eight languages
The publication will be available at international tourism expos in the countries where the National Tourism Agency will present Belarus in 2017, at Belarus’ diplomatic missions. The booklet will be available in eight languages: Russian, Polish, German, English, French, Chinese, Arabic, and Hebrew...
The publication will be available at international tourism expos in the countries where the National Tourism Agency will present Belarus in 2017, at Belarus’ diplomatic missions. The booklet will be available in eight languages: Russian, Polish, German, English, French, Chinese, Arabic, and Hebrew...
28 Dec 2016
MAZ race trucks shipped to Argentina, heading for Dakar start line
The MAZ-SPORTavto team are on their way from Buenos Aires to Paraguay's capital of Asuncion. The race trucks will travel a distance of over 1,000km. “When we get to the destination, we will check the trucks once again, fix small problems if any. This will take us little time. Technically, the vehicles are all ready,” Dmitry Boboryko added...
The MAZ-SPORTavto team are on their way from Buenos Aires to Paraguay's capital of Asuncion. The race trucks will travel a distance of over 1,000km. “When we get to the destination, we will check the trucks once again, fix small problems if any. This will take us little time. Technically, the vehicles are all ready,” Dmitry Boboryko added...
27 Dec 2016
Belarusian Culture Days in France attract over 50,000 visitors in 2016
“A total of 41 events were held in 20 cities in France. Of these, 38 activities were financed by sponsors, patrons and from extrabudgetary sources of cultural institutions of Belarus,” the Embassy said...
“A total of 41 events were held in 20 cities in France. Of these, 38 activities were financed by sponsors, patrons and from extrabudgetary sources of cultural institutions of Belarus,” the Embassy said...
27 Dec 2016
Series of books about Belarusian diasporas to be published in Belarus
The Publishing House Zvyazda was named winner in the competition for implemnting one of the projects of the subprogram “Belarusians in the world” under the state program “Culture of Belarus” in 2016-2020. The first book in the series by Alexander Karlyukevich will be released in January 2017...
The Publishing House Zvyazda was named winner in the competition for implemnting one of the projects of the subprogram “Belarusians in the world” under the state program “Culture of Belarus” in 2016-2020. The first book in the series by Alexander Karlyukevich will be released in January 2017...
27 Dec 2016
Information center about visa-free travels to Belarusian Grodno to open in Lithuania in January
The center will offer information about ways of visiting Grodno Oblast with a focus on recreation in the visa-free zone. The tourism information center will be set up together with Lithuanian partners in the city of Birstonas. Cooperation with Birstonas has existed for a long time for the sake of implementing tourism industry projects. Sections offering information about Grodno Oblast will be opened later on in similar tourism information centers in Marijampole, Alytus...
The center will offer information about ways of visiting Grodno Oblast with a focus on recreation in the visa-free zone. The tourism information center will be set up together with Lithuanian partners in the city of Birstonas. Cooperation with Birstonas has existed for a long time for the sake of implementing tourism industry projects. Sections offering information about Grodno Oblast will be opened later on in similar tourism information centers in Marijampole, Alytus...
26 Dec 2016
No Christmas street lights in Belarus on 26 December as a sign of solidarity with Russia
By the decision of President Alexander Lukashenko, flags are flown at half-mast over the President’s Residence and other government buildings in Belarus in solidarity with the Russian nation. Entertainment events and programs are restricted during the day...
By the decision of President Alexander Lukashenko, flags are flown at half-mast over the President’s Residence and other government buildings in Belarus in solidarity with the Russian nation. Entertainment events and programs are restricted during the day...
26 Dec 2016
Book of Condolences to be available at Russian Embassy in Minsk for 2 days
The Book of Condolences will be available for signing from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00 on 26 December and 27 December...
The Book of Condolences will be available for signing from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00 on 26 December and 27 December...
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