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24 Jun 2019
Around 500 scholars to take part in conference timed to Belarus’ liberation anniversary Around 500 scholars to take part in conference timed to Belarus’ liberation anniversary
The conference will feature unique archive materials, relevant literature, and military equipment...
19 Jun 2019
Belarusfilm to collaborate with Indian moviemakers Belarusfilm to collaborate with Indian moviemakers
In her words, the Indian moviemakers were impressed by Belarusian nature. “They were as much impressed by the capacities of the movie studio. Producers of several movie studios from India showed interest in collaboration,” she added...
19 Jun 2019
Belarus presents its fashion industry in Stockholm Belarus presents its fashion industry in Stockholm
A new elite collection designed at Kamvol, the national textile industry flagship, was showcased at the reception arranged by the Belarusian Embassy in Sweden in the run-up to the 2nd European Games...
19 Jun 2019
Over 2,000 photos of Belarus’ liberators collected by youth patriotic project Over 2,000 photos of Belarus’ liberators collected by youth patriotic project
"Participants of the project have collected over 2,000 photos of Belarus’ liberators. Some of them will make part of the 75-sheet national album Belarus Remembers. Dear Faces of Victory"...
19 Jun 2019
Partisan Chronicles: Zhukov Brigade’s Anthology of Partisan Art Partisan Chronicles: Zhukov Brigade’s Anthology of Partisan Art
“Partisan Chronicles: Zhukov Brigade’s Anthology of Partisan Art” is a new page in the joint project of BelTA and the Belarusian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War History...
18 Jun 2019
Ten-year-old girl gets heart transplant in Belarus Ten-year-old girl gets heart transplant in Belarus
This is the third time a pediatric patient has received a donor heart at the hospital. However, this patient was the youngest of all...
17 Jun 2019
Dancers from 6 countries to take part in Ballet Summer at Bolshoi gala in Minsk Dancers from 6 countries to take part in Ballet Summer at Bolshoi gala in Minsk
The choreographic marathon will kick off with the Dance Dance Dance project on 21 June. The project will feature Merited Artists of Russia Igor Kolb, Danila Korsuntsev and Evgeny Ivanchenko from Mariinsky Theater...
13 Jun 2019
Belarusian polar explorers considering spending first winter in Antarctica in 2020-2021 Belarusian polar explorers considering spending first winter in Antarctica in 2020-2021
According to the source, the construction of the first stage of the Belarusian Antarctic station is nearing completion. A new diesel generator fit for winter conditions has been delivered, assembled, and tested in various modes this year...
13 Jun 2019
Belarus’ Naroch Lake among most popular CIS resorts among Russians Belarus’ Naroch Lake among most popular CIS resorts among Russians
Top 5 CIS resorts include Burabai (Borovoye) in Kazakhstan, Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan, Naroch Lake in Belarus, Absheron on the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan, Lake Sevan in Armenia...
12 Jun 2019
BRSM Youth Union, All-China Youth Federation develop interregional cooperation BRSM Youth Union, All-China Youth Federation develop interregional cooperation
"On 13 June the National Youth Center will be visited by representatives of the All-China Youth Federation from Jiangsu Province. The BRSM Youth Union will showcase their image-making projects and the main activities"...
12 Jun 2019
Art of Book winners to go on show on Belarusian Written Language Day Art of Book winners to go on show on Belarusian Written Language Day
Belarus ranks first in the number of awards got through 16 years of the CIS contest The Art of Book. “Every year our works receive awards. We have won a total of 151 diplomas and nine Grand Prix awards over the history of the contest”...
12 Jun 2019
Azarenka holds clinic for Minsk youth Azarenka holds clinic for Minsk youth
"I would like very much to see this clinic bring benefits to young players. Today we saw a lot of talented children who are able to become professional players"...
12 Jun 2019
Brest hosts youth project to celebrate Belarus' liberation anniversary Brest hosts youth project to celebrate Belarus' liberation anniversary
The participants of the marathon accompanied by bikes and cars entered the city and headed towards the Brest Fortress. The territory by the main entrance to the fortress has turned into a site for celebration with a stage, interactive and photo zones...
12 Jun 2019
Partisan Chronicles: Kalinin Partisan Unit Partisan Chronicles: Kalinin Partisan Unit
One of such groups was a partisan unit named after Mikhail Kalinin in Minsk Oblast. “Partisan Chronicles: Kalinin Partisan Unit” is a new page in the joint project of BelTA and the Belarusian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War History...
12 Jun 2019
Turkish Culture on display in Minsk on 27 June Turkish Culture on display in Minsk on 27 June
The presentation will be held in a huge tent. Visitors will be able to see traditional Turkish art and take part in master classes. The program of the festival features a spectacular show of preparing famous Turkish dessert katmer (layered pancakes) and tastings of Turkish tea and coffee...
12 Jun 2019
Daria Borisevich wins bronze at Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku Daria Borisevich wins bronze at Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku
Belarus’ Daria Borisevich finished third in the 1,500m event with her season’s best of 4:06.50. Winnie Nanyondo of Uganda won the event in 4:06.21...
11 Jun 2019
Tickets for Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk sell well Tickets for Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk sell well
According to the source, some 40,000-45,000 tickets have been sold or about 51% of the total number. Some 3,000 tickets were sold abroad: in Switzerland, Israel, Guinea, USA, and other countries. A lot of the tickets were bought in Russia and Latvia...
10 Jun 2019
Tatiana Drozdovskaya wins silver at Hempel World Cup Series Final 2019 Tatiana Drozdovskaya wins silver at Hempel World Cup Series Final 2019
Tatiana Drozdovskaya of Belarus won the Laser Radial silver at the Hempel World Cup Series Final 2019 in Marseille, France...
10 Jun 2019
Alina Harnasko victorious at FIG Grand Prix Brno Tart Cup 2019 Alina Harnasko victorious at FIG Grand Prix Brno Tart Cup 2019
The Belarusian got a total of 21,900 points from the judges. Second was Bulgaria’s Katrin Taseva with a total of 20,900 points. Bronze went to Ukraine’s Viktoriya Onopriyenko (20,750 points)...
10 Jun 2019
Tatsiana Khaladovich wins gold in Germany Tatsiana Khaladovich wins gold in Germany
One of the leaders of the season threw 62.93m. On 6 June, at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Rome, the Belarusian finishing out of the podium throwing 61.32m...
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