Press releases

Belarusian players reach WTA-125 Istanbul last 16
In the round of 32, Darya Khamutsianskaya (No.314) needed just over an hour and a half to defeat Indonesia’s Priska Nugroho (No.379) in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1...

16th-century wooden fortification found in Korelichi District
"Previous excavations unearthed the gatehouse and a bridge leading to the castle. This year, for the first time, a fragment of a defensive wooden wall has been revealed, and the traces of burnt logs have been cleared"...

Dream Dance Fest: 17 troupes take the stage at Slavianski Bazaar
Dance troupes from Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan showcased their rich cultural heritage on stage. They captivated the audience with their vibrant costumes, flawless synchronization, and captivating artistry...

War and Peace by Moscow's Modern Theater to open Theatre Encounters program at Slavianski Bazaar
“It's a complex production. 423 costumes. The Sveshnikov State Academic Russian Choir performs live. We don't use sets; we use light painting instead. I’m grateful to the city and the festival for providing the lighting we needed and for renting the sound console,” the director said during a meet-and-greet...

Nikas Safronov exhibition opens in Vitebsk
The first section of the exhibition by the People’s Artist of Russia is dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. His paintings feature famous monuments, memorials, and landmark locations tied to the events of that era. The memory of these events has become woven into the cultural code of several generations...

Sasnovich to start her campaign at Athens Open
In the opening round, the Belarusian world No. 143 will face Russia’s Anna Blinkova (No. 102)...

From rock orchestras to TikTok stars: How Slavianski Bazaar 2025 welcomed guests
In 2025, Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk featured over a hundred events and brought together participants from 44 countries...

Young talents from 19 countries to compete at Vitebsk children’s music contest
Young talents from 19 countries will showcase their artistry at the 24th International Children’s Music Contest Vitebsk. They are set to perform songs by Slavic authors alongside soundtracks from popular animated and live-action films, cartoons, and youth musicals...

Belarus’ landmark bison sculpture now roars, breathes steam
"The sound effect works together with the special ‘living breath’ feature: the giant metal bison roars and releases thick clouds of steam from its nostrils. The show starts automatically every hour"...

Belarus’ Khamutsianskaya qualifies for WTA 125 main draw in Istanbul
In the qualifying final, Daria Khamutsianskaya defeated China’s Ying Zhang in three sets, 1-6, 6-4, 7-5...

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...