Press releases

Slavianski Bazaar 2019: Tribute to roots, Pesnyary anniversary, Youth Days renewed format
“The place where you were born” was the concept of the opening gala concert of Slavianski Bazaar, a tribute to one’s homeland, family and universal values, as well as continuity between generations. From the stage of the Summer Amphitheatre, the president noted that this was exactly how the festival had been envisioned in the early 1990s: as a response by creative people to the breakup of a great multinational country...

Summer Amphitheater gears up for Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk
The main design concept pays tribute to the history of the festival, celebrating the colorful story it has been writing over the past 34 years...

Chagall’s Over the Town to be displayed during Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk
The canvas will arrive in the festival capital from the Tretyakov Gallery. A separate hall has been prepared in the Art Museum for displaying the painting...

Highlights of 2018 Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk: Festival’s key venue turns 30
The gala concert of the official opening traditionally took place at the major concert venue of the festival, the Summer Amphitheatre, which celebrated its 30th anniversary. In his welcoming speech, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Slavianski Bazaar always enjoys a unique atmosphere of international friendship that exists beyond state borders, political and religious views and beliefs...

Chagall’s The Promenade to stay in Minsk until October
This decision carries special symbolism, as the news of the extension comes as a unique gift for all fans of the master’s work ahead of the artist’s birthday, 6 July...

Revisiting Slavianski Bazaar 2017: The most memorable moments
Slavianski Bazaar 2017 was a memorable one, marked by a series of milestone anniversary programs. As part of the Union State Days, the Syabry group took the stage. Legendary composer Aleksandr Zatsepin also drew a packed house at the amphitheater with his concert “There Is only a moment...”, accompanied by the National Academic Concert Orchestra of Belarus, conducted by Mikhail Finberg. The pop group Ruki Vverh! celebrated their 20th anniversary at the festival...

Belarusians sweep medals across all finals at FIG World Cup in Portugal
Consequently, Belarusian trampolinists will bring home two gold and three silver medals from Coimbra...

Budslav Fest draws pilgrims from across Belarus
This year, the Budslav Fest was held from 2 to 4 July drawing pilgrims from across Belarus...

Slavianski Bazaar flag, Stars Square, and night open‑air: Highlights of 2016 festival in Vitebsk
The 25th International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk ran from 14 to 18 July 2016, with additional events held on 12-13 July and 19-20 July. The forum welcomed guests from 45 countries. Its central themes were the Year of Culture, the 71st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and, of course, the festival’s own 25th anniversary...

International Federation of Roller Sports reinstates Belarusian athletes for international competitions
Under the ruling, Belarusian athletes are now permitted to take part in World Skate events displaying their national emblems...

Two Grand Prix for Kazakhstan, a street art debut: Slavianski Bazaar 2015 highlights
In 2015, a record was set for the number of participating countries, 41, for the first time. The main themes of the 24th International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk were the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory and the Year of Youth...

Sabalenka books Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka
In the third round, the world number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia (No.31) 6-4, 6-4...

BelTA opens exhibition dedicated to 35th anniversary of Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk
The exhibition features 35 posters with photographs taken by BelTA’s leading photojournalist Aleksandr Khitrov. The exhibition is located on the bridge dedicated to Vitebsk’s 1,000th anniversary. The photos capture the most vivid moments of the massive art festival. Rising stars and famous performers, emotions of spectators and participants – every photo is like a page in the chronicle of Slavianski Bazaar since 1992. Particularly valuable and touching photos are related to cultural figures, who are no longer alive but remain with us in our memory...

Moscow hosts wreath-laying ceremony to mark Belarus’ Independence Day
Participants of the ceremony also laid flowers at the memorial signs Hero City Minsk and Brest Fortress Hero, installed on the Alley of Hero Cities in Alexander Garden...

Sabalenka claims her second victory at Wimbledon
During the second-round encounter, the world number one defeated McCartney Kessler of the USA (world No.57) in straight sets, 6-1, 7-6 (11-9)...

Mir Castle: Preserving history and preparing for its quincentenary
The Mir Castle Complex Museum is preparing for the anniversary, which will be celebrated in 2027. Work is in progress to recreate a fragment of an Italian garden on the grounds of 5.7 hectares. It will be opened to visitors as early as this summer. In July of this year, the museum will host an international art plein air, with the works created there to be presented at the anniversary celebration...

Beacon of spirituality and kindness. What made 21st Slavianski Bazaar memorable
An unchanging attribute of the celebration, the souvenir festival coin with the denomination 21 Bazaar, was issued in 2012 with a circulation of 500 pieces. Special attention was drawn to the debut participation of the Buranovskiye Babushki within Slavianski Bazaar, as well as the expansion of the Union State Day, which for the first time extended beyond a single day...

Belarus proposes visa waiver, direct flight to Indonesia
According to Maxim Ryzhenkov, the Indonesian side intends to open its diplomatic mission in Minsk. “Having diplomatic presence is a very good instrument for developing the entire range of relations,” the minister noted...

ISSF clears Belarusian juniors for international events
Belarusian U21 shooters will be able to represent their country and compete with national symbols in all upcoming ISSF U21 tournaments...

Belarus Events Calendar: JULY 2026
Holidays, festivals, exhibitions...