Press releases

Ruzhany excavation reveals two long-lost towers of Sapieha Castle from the 1600s
This summer, the archaeologists got to work and unearthed the foundation of the southern tower. This confirmed the information that the castle of Lew Sapieha originally had three towers...

Sabalenka remains world number one after Wimbledon
On the grass courts of Wimbledon, Sabalenka won three matches before losing in the round of 16 to Japan’s Naomi Osaka. Sabalenka now has a total of 8,550 points...

Slavianski Bazaar 2024: SCO culture, Kavkaz Music Fest, organ jazz
More than 7,000 people from 42 countries received accreditation. For the first time, representatives from South Africa joined the forum. The main themes of the festival included the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from Nazi invaders, the Year of Quality, the 110th anniversary of composer Mark Fradkin who was born in Vitebsk, and the 50th anniversary of the honored Belarusian ensemble Syabry. Events were held across more than 20 city venues...

Shymanovich, Volynets claim WTA doubles title in Newport
In the final match, they defeated the American duo of Savannah Broadus and Kylie Collins in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6(6)...

Five medals for Belarus at UEC European Junior and U23 Championships
Belarusian cyclists will bring home five medals from Cottbus: three gold, one silver, and one bronze...

Two Father Frosts, educational projects: What made Slavianski Bazaar 2023 so special?
A unique preview of the Slavianski Bazaar was presented on June 30 at VDNKh in Moscow. Inside the Republic of Belarus pavilion at Russia’s main exhibition site, a unique metal structure was assembled, replicating the shape of the arch of the Vitebsk festival’s main stage – the Summer Amphitheater...

Lukashenko on guests from afar at Alexandria festival: 4,000km is no distance for friendship
This year, delegations from Russia’s Chuvashia, Kurgan Oblast, Rostov Oblast, and Kemerovo Oblast took part in the festival on the banks of the Dnieper for the first time...

Charity game featuring NHL and KHL stars held in Vitebsk for the first time
All proceeds from ticket sales for the game will be donated to children’s welfare facilities. After the game, the organizers presented the hockey players with a certificate for Br30,000, and the athletes decided to direct that sum to charity as well...

Total aortic replacement performed in Belarus for the first time
The surgery, unprecedented for Belarus, involved treating Type 1 chronic aortic dissection that has progressed to a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm in a patient with connective tissue dysplasia...

Slavianski Bazaar 2022: Circus overture, mounted patrols, two Grand Prix titles for Belarusians
The central theme of all events was the Year of Historical Memory. The forum featured many new projects that later became permanent parts of the festival program...

Slavianski Bazaar’s Cornflower Tour makes its final stop in Brest
A craft fair has been set up near the Belarus Cinema on Sovetskaya Street. Artisans are showcasing jewelry, souvenirs, and clothing embroidered with the festival’s symbol, the cornflower...

Over 900 runners from Belarus, Russia, Tajikistan to participate in extreme race in Brest
The start and finish zones will be located in the City Garden, while the route itself will run along the Mukhavets River embankment and the eco-trail...

Shymanovich, Volynets advance to doubles quarterfinals at WTA 125 tournament
In their opening match, they defeated the American duo Sydney Jara / Olivia Lincer in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2...

Tractor show, bakers’ contest, and more: A preview of the Batskava Bulka Festival in Svisloch
On 15 August, Svisloch will once again transform into a true capital of bread. Visitors can look forward to a rich program...

Ice show, festival passport: The 2021 Slavianski Bazaar in hindsight
The first day of the grand event proved historic for the festival. On 14 July, a commemorative plaque was unveiled on the facade of the Vitebsk Culture Center building in honor of Rodion Bass, one of the festival’s former directors and its founder. An Honored Figure of Culture of Belarus, producer, and director, Rodion Bass made an immense contribution to the promotion and development of the Slavianski Bazaar...

Shymanovich books round of 16 spot in Newport
The Belarusian advanced through the first round by beating Japan’s Hayu Kinoshita (No. 227) 6-3, 6-2 in 90 minutes. For a spot in the quarterfinals, she will face Mary Stoiana of the USA (No. 130) in the last 16...

Belarus’ Lavar claims bronze at World Youth Weightlifting Championships
Competing in the 63kg category, the Belarusian athlete lifted 78kg in the snatch and made a successful 109kg attempt in the clean and jerk, which earned her a small bronze medal in the discipline...

Kamenets Tower welcomes over 10,000 tourists in H1 2026
The main landmark of Kamenets, which will celebrate its 750th anniversary this July, remains highly popular with tourists...

Reliving the magic: A look back at Slavianski Bazaar 2020
The festival featured an updated format, with all events held at outdoor venues. The Summer Amphitheater was equipped with state-of-the-art lighting technology typically used for major global shows...

Belarus, Uzbekistan plant Allée of Friendship in Minsk
The Allée of Friendship was created in the Park of the 900th anniversary of Minsk on Tashkentskaya Street. During the ceremony, the ministers planted rowan tree saplings and unveiled a commemorative plaque...