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19th-century revolver discovered during restoration of Sapieha Palace in Ruzhany
Restoration work is underway on the Sapieha palace in the town of Ruzhany, Pruzhany District. There, construction workers uncovered a revolver inside a heating stove in one of the buildings...

Muse with cornflowers: Story behind Slavianski Bazaar’s 2005 special cultural award
The 14th Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk was dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Great Victory. Flags of 33 countries flew over the Summer Amphitheatre, with Austria, Iran, Singapore, Chile, and Brazil participating for the first time.Remarkably, tickets for the gala opening concert were completely sold out two weeks before the festival began...

Brass bands and Ode to Peace set the tone for 13th Slavianski Bazaar
In 2004, the festival was timed to coincide with a significant date - the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from Nazi German invaders - and a significant part of the program was dedicated to military-patriotic themes...

‘Memory through the years’: Commemorative rally held at the Gate of Memory in Trostenets
On 22 June, Belarus observes the Day of National Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People. On this day, the country remembers those who, at the cost of their lives, fulfilled their duty to defend the Motherland, all those who perished at the hands of the Nazis and those who died in the rear from hunger and deprivation...

Belarus observes moment of silence to honor Great Patriotic War victims
All of Belarus came to a halt for a minute to honor the memory of those who perished in the flames of the Great Patriotic War...

Junior song contest premieres at Slavianski Bazaar in 2003
Today, we turn to the year of 2003. The 12th International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk, which ran from 12 to 17 July, offered new projects, namely the junior song congest and the Union State Day...

Tragic, heroic episodes of Brest Fortress defense reenacted at dawn on 22 June
The military history reenactment of the defense of the Brest Fortress is a traditional event. Year after year at dawn on 22 June residents of the city upon the Bug River and guests from various corners of Belarus as well as from abroad gather in the citadel to see the action and feel the atmosphere of that morning...

Vytsinanka on stage. Highlights of the 11th Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk
The 11th International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk, held on 19-25 July, brought together artists, singers, dancers, musicians, poets, painters, composers, and directors from 27 countries. For the first time, groups and performers from Belgium and Ireland joined the forum...

Memory Train set off for Brest
After arriving in Brest, the international participants will be joined by their Belarusian peers. Together they will take part in commemorative events marking the 85th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War...

Belarus’ Sofya Kryvetskaya wins bronze at Asia Triathlon Cup Astana
The women’s sprint event featured 14 competitors from eight countries, with the distance comprising a 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometer cycling leg, and a 5-kilometer run. Sofya Kryvetskaya finished third with a time of 1 hour, 3 minutes and 30 seconds...

First milestone, three presidents: What made Slavianski Bazaar 2001 memorable
For the Slavianski Bazaar, the 10th anniversary celebrated in 2001 marked a truly significant milestone. For the first time, the festival welcomed the presidents of three countries: Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. An informal meeting took place at the Belarusian leader’s residence in Krupenino ahead of the opening ceremony...

‘Through art to peace and understanding’: Memorable moments of the 9th Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk
Today, we turn to the 2000 festival, which ran from 3 July through 11 July. It drew representatives from all Slavic nations, setting a true record for the event. The 9th edition of the Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk welcomed 5,300 participants and guests from 23 countries. The main stage at the Summer Amphitheater hosted 16 concerts...

Patriarch Kirill to visit Brest on 20-22 June
Early in the morning on 22 June, at the Brest Hero-Fortress memorial complex, Patriarch Kirill will take part in a mourning ceremony to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War...

Belarus to observe moment of silence to honor Great Patriotic War victims on 22 June
On television and radio, in military units, and on streets, squares, and other public places across the country, the sound of a metronome and a requiem melody will echo in mourning...

ITTF lifts restrictions on Belarusian players
Belarusian table tennis players will once again be able to compete for the national team with the flag and anthem, and the decision will take effect on 28 July 2026...

Brest Fortress and Mamayev Kurgan: Belarus, Russia to submit joint nomination file for UNESCO heritage list
"This is a momentous event for our countries. These monuments are directly linked to the values of the Belarusian and Russian peoples. Over the next four years, we will undertake tremendous efforts to ensure that this application is approved"...

Belarus’ National History Museum construction over 90% complete
The facade cladding of the building has been finished. Two bas-reliefs remain to be installed at the main entrance group. Interior finishing work is underway, along with the installation of electrical equipment and lighting fixtures, and the setup of multimedia screens, some of which are already operational...

Victory Train project returns to Belarus
Over the 15 days of its stay in Belarus, residents of seven cities, Brest, Baranovichi, Grodno, Gomel, Mogilev, Vitebsk, and Minsk, will be able to visit the exhibition. Its route is designed with regard to significant and commemorative dates of our country...

Two rainbows and fireworks on a ship: Highlights of the 8th Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk
Today the spotlight falls on the 1999 festival. The eighth edition ran from 19 July through 25 July and drew participants from 21 nations. For the first time, the flags of Nepal and Syria were hoisted alongside the others on the main flagpole...

Sabalenka reaches Berlin WTA 500 quarterfinals
In the round of 16, the Belarusian faced Ekaterina Alexandrova (No. 19 in the world) and secured a straight-sets victory, 6-4, 6-4...