Press releases

Belarus’ Harnasko wins all-around at Sky Grace Cup in Beijing
Alina Harnasko clinched the gold with 123.8 points, edging out Russian silver medalist Maria Borisova by nearly a point. Russian gymnast Eva Kononova joined them on the podium with 119.75 points...

Belarus, Russia seek UNESCO World Heritage status for memorials in Brest, Volgograd
In addition, Vitebsk has been included in UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, and work is underway to include Braslav District in UNESCO Global Geoparks network...

Belarus’ Babkevich, Zhurovich podium at Sky Grace Cup in China
The senior all-around title will be decided on 13 November, with our national team leader Alina Harnasko leading after day one...

Belarus’ historical and cultural heritage list includes 5,690 objects
"The historical and cultural heritage of Belarus is the property of the Belarusian people and an integral part of world culture. Its preservation is one of the fundamental national interests"...

‘Brave and fearless’: Why Belarusian Nikolai Kutovsky was given an honor to participate in first Victory Parade
As part of the 46th Mortar Regiment, Nikolai Kutovsky participated in defensive battles on the Kola Peninsula. From June to August 1944, he was also involved in the Svir-Petrozavodsk operation, liberating Karelia. For the liberation of an important settlement, the Red Army soldier was awarded the Order of the Red Star...

Minsk International Christmas Opera Forum to kick off 11 December
Later, on 20 December, George Frideric Handel's opera Acis and Galatea will be premiered in the Chamber Hall of the Bolshoi Theater of Belarus. On 21 December, laureates of the Glinka International Vocal Competition will perform on the stage of the Bolshoi Theater of Belarus...

Belarusian theater RTBD to present two productions in Shanghai
For both countries, this is not merely a series of shows, but an artistic bridge between Belarusian and Chinese cultures, an opportunity to showcase the heart of Belarus through theater and to meet new friends who, despite speaking different languages, understand each other through art...

China’s Zhang Zhong wins Belarusian president’s special prize at Listapad film festival
In response, the Chinese filmmaker expressed his gratitude to the jury and the audience...

Belarus’ Shymanovich, Russia’s Kozyreva fight through to WTA doubles final in USA
The Belarusian-Russian tandem needed just an hour and a half to overcome the German-Dutch duo Anna-Lena Friedsam and Arantxa Rus in three sets, 5-7, 6-3, 10-4...

Sabalenka books spot in WTA Finals title clash
The world No.1 battled past Amanda Anisimova of the USA (World No.4) in a three-set semifinal, securing victory with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 after 2 hours and 22 minutes on court...

Lukashenko sends greetings to participants of wood chopping challenge
In this way, Aleksandr Lukashenko supported the participants of the wood chopping challenge among media representatives...

‘Good with words and axes.’ Highlights from wood chopping challenge near Minsk
The challenge participants competed to determine the strongest in disciplines such as wood chopping (for men and women), log splitting with an axe, presidential-style wood chopping, and a relay race...

Sabalenka overcomes Pegula to secure second win at WTA Finals
In the second round, the world number one faced off against Jessica Pegula of the USA (World No.5) and secured a hard-fought three-set win, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3...

Belarus’ Sharankou earns silver at European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships
The Belarusian athlete made the podium in the men’s U23 110kg category...

Belarus’ Bondarava claims weightlifting silver at U23 Europeans
The athlete made the podium in the women’s U23 +86kg category...

Belarus’ Culture Days kicks off in Uzbekistan
The Belarusian delegation headed by Culture Minister Ruslan Chernetsky laid flowers at the monument to Yakub Kolas in Tashkent. The ceremony was attended by members of the Belarusian diaspora, who warmly recalled favorite lines from the works of the great Belarusian writer...

November declared month of hunting tourism in Belarus
Belarus collaborates with various countries, and it is precisely the riches of the Belarusian forests that hold great interest for them...

Planet 7693 wins Best Film award at Listapadzik children’s film festival in Minsk
A total of six films from five countries (Russia, Mexico, Montenegro, Iran, and China) participated in the competition. The Audience Choice Award went to the Russian film The Legend of Scythian Gold directed by Vyacheslav Kazantsev. It also received the Best Adult Actor in a Children's Film award...

Belarus’ Kheidzer wins silver at European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships
The athlete made the top three in the women’s U23 86kg category. Kheidzer opened her snatch session with a good 95kg lift and improved to 101kg on her second attempt. Moving to the clean and jerk, she made lifts of 115kg and 120kg...

Over 35,000 foreign students pursue higher education in Belarus
“The number of young people coming from African countries grows annually. This is not a coincidence, but a clear and consistent trend,” the minister added...