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8 Aug 2019
Ivye Tomato Festival due in Belarus on 17 August Ivye Tomato Festival due in Belarus on 17 August
The festival will start with a theatrical procession along the central streets of the town. The first jar of fresh tomatoes will be pickled on the embankment. A huge tomato sandwich will be cooked, measured and offered to visitors for tasting...
7 Aug 2019
Minsk to celebrate Estonia Culture Day on 10 August Minsk to celebrate Estonia Culture Day on 10 August
The Estonian association “Swallow” and the Estonian Embassy in Belarus have put up a program of the celebration which will span five venues. The concert program kicks off at 12.30 on the main stage at the Upper Town concert hall...
7 Aug 2019
Central Russia art to go on display in Minsk Central Russia art to go on display in Minsk
"The exhibition will feature more than 40 works of artists from 25 cities of Central Russia," the organizers noted. "The works depict landscapes, churches, monasteries, landmarks, and scenes from modern life"...
7 Aug 2019
Minsk to host Tbilisoba festival in August Minsk to host Tbilisoba festival in August
"This year the festival will highlight the friendship between the peoples of Georgia and Belarus through food, music, dance and entertainment. The Georgian band Mgzavrebi that plays ethno, jazz and rock, will be a headliner at the festival"...
7 Aug 2019
Belarus to host international beekeepers’ congress in 2020 Belarus to host international beekeepers’ congress in 2020
Vladislav Zavalnyuk, a priest at Saints Simon and Helena's Church (the Red Church) in Minsk brought forward a proposal to arrange the International Congress of the Federation of Beekeeping Organizations in Minsk in September 2020...
7 Aug 2019
Hunting in Belarus grows more popular among Georgians Hunting in Belarus grows more popular among Georgians
“The number of Georgian tourists coming to Belarus is on the rise. Hunting grounds are becoming popular. Many Georgians come back again after properly appreciating how good the things here are”...
7 Aug 2019
Georgia House to open in Minsk Georgia House to open in Minsk
"It will be Georgia’s corner in Belarus where one will be able to find not only natural Georgian products, but also information about them, the country. The House will host different events and meetings. It will be a kind of a cultural and educational center"...
7 Aug 2019
Aliaksandra Herasimenia announces retirement from swimming Aliaksandra Herasimenia announces retirement from swimming
During her career, Aliaksandra Herasimenia won two silver medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London in the 50m and 100m freestyle. At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, she clinched a 50m freestyle bronze...
7 Aug 2019
Belarusians leading after first stage of Sniper Frontier contest Belarusians leading after first stage of Sniper Frontier contest
The rating of every team (the score gained by all the snipers) was determined as a result of the first stage. Eight teams will compete in the second stage of the Sniper Frontier contest: Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Uzbekistan, Iran, Vietnam, and Azerbaijan...
6 Aug 2019
Belarus’ Augustow Canal invites for Sea Festival on 10 August Belarus’ Augustow Canal invites for Sea Festival on 10 August
The merry makeshift vessel swimming race will be one of the draws of the festival. The jury will assess the design of the vessel and its presentation. Another attraction is a swamp football tournament...
5 Aug 2019
BRSM, Youth Union of Uzbekistan to run joint IT projects BRSM, Youth Union of Uzbekistan to run joint IT projects
"The forum will result in a roadmap offering solutions to strategic issues and putting forward proposals to be implemented together. First of all, we should help our partners from Uzbekistan to establish contacts with Belarusian IT giants"...
5 Aug 2019
TEART festival in Minsk to feature theaters from five countries TEART festival in Minsk to feature theaters from five countries
The biggest theater forum of Belarus traditionally consists of three parts: an international program, a showcase Belarus Open, and an educational program “School of TEART”...
5 Aug 2019
Belarusian Industrial Investment Forum to be held in Minsk on 17-20 September Belarusian Industrial Investment Forum to be held in Minsk on 17-20 September
The exhibition project will be held under the auspices of the government. This is one of the CIS biggest showcase of modern technology...
5 Aug 2019
Belarus-Poland summer camp in Pinsk District to welcome 100 children Belarus-Poland summer camp in Pinsk District to welcome 100 children
The international summer camp Spasatel (Rescuer) opened at the children’s rehabilitation and health center Svitanak in Pinsk District on 5 August...
5 Aug 2019
Belarus 3rd in medley relay at 2019 FINA World Cup in Tokyo Belarus 3rd in medley relay at 2019 FINA World Cup in Tokyo
The Belarusian team of Mikita Tsmyh, Ilya Shymanovich, Aksana Dziamidava and Alina Zmushka clocked 3:49.47. Japan claimed gold in 3:44.75. Australia was second in 3:47.07...
5 Aug 2019
Team Belarus to compete in 33 skills at WorldSkills in Russia’s Kazan Team Belarus to compete in 33 skills at WorldSkills in Russia’s Kazan
Participants will demonstrate their skills in such competences as Construction and Building Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Social and Personal Services, Creative Arts and Fashion...
5 Aug 2019
Sabalenka 9th in WTA rankings Sabalenka 9th in WTA rankings
Last week the Belarusian was tenth. After reaching the 2019 San Jose final moved up to surpass Serena Williams...
5 Aug 2019
Ilya Shymanovich clinches second gold at FINA World Cup in Tokyo Ilya Shymanovich clinches second gold at FINA World Cup in Tokyo
The Belarusian clocked 26.78 seconds to win the men’s 50m breaststroke. Second was Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi (26.88 seconds). Bronze was collected by Yasuhiro Koseki of Japan (27.05 seconds)...
5 Aug 2019
Belarus-Uzbekistan Youth IT Forum opens in Minsk on 5 August Belarus-Uzbekistan Youth IT Forum opens in Minsk on 5 August
The forum is designed to become a platform to discuss modern trends and challenges in IT, jobs and careers in this sector, and to outline development prospects for the international youth startup movement and entrepreneurship...
1 Aug 2019
China to open Belarus-themed tourist complex by late 2020 China to open Belarus-themed tourist complex by late 2020
The replica of Nesvizh Castle will be the main draw of the complex. The Chinese party has also taken interest in several architectural sites of Minsk: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Minsk Town Hall, and Saints Simon and Helena Church (also known as the Red Church)...
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