Press releases

‘Free and gifted.’ What made Marc Chagall a global treasure?
"We are stirred by his talent and genius. Everyone knows that Marc Chagall was born near Vitebsk"...

Against his family’s will: What did Marc Chagall’s father want him to be?
In a new episode of the On Point. The Nation’s Pride project on BelTA’s YouTube channel, guide Sofiya Macharashvili and blogger Dmitry Sivchik (Dim Dimych) talked about Marc Chagall’s life and the obstacles he had to overcome on his way to become an artist...

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

World-famous… and Belarusian! BelTA launches new project On Point. The Nation’s Pride
Every episode will feature a trio: BelTA’s long-time host Yuri Groyerov, a popular blogger, and a history expert. Together, they will delve into the lives of notable Belarusians and examine their impact on the nation...

Belarus approves 2026 schedule of international sports competitions
The list includes 23 international sport competitions in 17 disciplines. Participants in these events may be eligible for a consular fee waiver...

Belarusian Academy of Sciences details launch of two satellites
The technologies will allow for stereometric and volumetric imaging of the Earth’s surface. The data will be used to create a database of 3D images of the planet and for emergency monitoring...

Invaluable heritage passed through generations. Negliubka weavers honored in Minsk
During its 20th session in New Delhi on 9 December, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (UNESCO) decided to inscribe the element of intangible cultural heritage ‘Negliubka textile tradition of Vetka District Gomel Oblast’ on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding...

My Belarus exhibition: Belarusian regions unveil tourism gems
One of the central themes of the project is tourism. Each region has presented its most iconic landmarks, traditional crafts, industrial tours, and various types of recreation - from eco-tourism to wellness tourism...

Sabalenka’s dominance continues with 63rd straight week as WTA No.1
The final world ranking list of 2025, released on 29 December, shows the world’s number one with 10,870 points. Over the past season, the 27-year-old from Belarus made it to nine tournament finals, securing the title in four...

Feast your way through Belarus: A guide to authentic food festivals
December has been declared the month of gastronomic tourism in Belarus...

Belarus President’s Team draw with Brest Oblast Team in RHL match
The Belarus President’s Team drew with Brest Oblast Team, 5-5 (2-1, 1-2, 2-2), in the Republican Hockey League (RHL) second match at the Olympic Arena in Minsk on 27 December...

Father Frost’s residence opens at Stalin Line complex
Participants will receive special cards granting access to explore the residence’s secret facilities. The bravest and quickest-witted guests will be rewarded with a personal audience with Father Frost, where they can chat, recite a poem, take photos, receive personalized wishes, and a healthy dose of New Year’s spirit...

Indian priest conducts Christmas service at Catholic parish in Brest Oblast
Harald Jude Menezes, born into a Catholic family in Central India, dreamed of becoming a priest from childhood. Following his studies, he was sent to serve in Russia...

Fifth edition of Belarus’ Red Data Book launched in Minsk
The Red Data Book serves as the fundamental document that compiles information on the current status of rare and endangered species of plants and animals. It forms the basis for developing scientific and practical measures aimed at their protection, reproduction, and sustainable use...

Belarus win bronze at Games of the Future 2025 in Abu Dhabi
In the bronze-medal match, the Belarusians defeated the North Macedonian team EFP, 2-0...

Grodno's Franciscan church unveils unique mechanical batleika ahead of Christmas
The batleika from the Franciscan Church depicts the traditional biblical story of the birth of Christ. At its center is a manger with the infant Jesus, surrounded by figures of Mary and Joseph bending over him. Around them, figures of performers and musicians move about, who, according to the design, are glorifying the birth of the Savior...

BelTA turns 107
The agency’s history began on 23 December 1918, with the opening of the Belarusian Bureau of the Russian Telegraph Agency under the All-Russian Central Executive Committee in Minsk. In the following years, it was renamed several times until it received its current name, the Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA), on 7 March 1931...

Belarus’ Maikov, Boreiko win gold at International Spartakiad of Martial Arts
The competition in Ufa, Bashkortostan, featured participants from 13 countries...

He served on five fronts and became Hero of the Soviet Union. The remarkable story of veteran Ivan Lebedev
Veteran of the Great Patriotic War Ivan Lebedev marched four times in parades through the center of Moscow. Nevertheless, he viewed the legendary, very first Victory Parade to be the most vivid event of his life. On that day, 24 June 1945, the 29-year-old Hero of the Soviet Union Ivan Lebedev carried the Banner of the 3rd Ukrainian Front across Red Square...

Smolski wins Commonwealth Cup pursuit
A total of seven Belarusians started in Saturday’s pursuit...