Press releases

Slavianski Bazaar’s Cornflower Tour makes its final stop in Brest
A craft fair has been set up near the Belarus Cinema on Sovetskaya Street. Artisans are showcasing jewelry, souvenirs, and clothing embroidered with the festival’s symbol, the cornflower...

Over 900 runners from Belarus, Russia, Tajikistan to participate in extreme race in Brest
The start and finish zones will be located in the City Garden, while the route itself will run along the Mukhavets River embankment and the eco-trail...

Shymanovich, Volynets advance to doubles quarterfinals at WTA 125 tournament
In their opening match, they defeated the American duo Sydney Jara / Olivia Lincer in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2...

Tractor show, bakers’ contest, and more: A preview of the Batskava Bulka Festival in Svisloch
On 15 August, Svisloch will once again transform into a true capital of bread. Visitors can look forward to a rich program...

Ice show, festival passport: The 2021 Slavianski Bazaar in hindsight
The first day of the grand event proved historic for the festival. On 14 July, a commemorative plaque was unveiled on the facade of the Vitebsk Culture Center building in honor of Rodion Bass, one of the festival’s former directors and its founder. An Honored Figure of Culture of Belarus, producer, and director, Rodion Bass made an immense contribution to the promotion and development of the Slavianski Bazaar...

Shymanovich books round of 16 spot in Newport
The Belarusian advanced through the first round by beating Japan’s Hayu Kinoshita (No. 227) 6-3, 6-2 in 90 minutes. For a spot in the quarterfinals, she will face Mary Stoiana of the USA (No. 130) in the last 16...

Belarus’ Lavar claims bronze at World Youth Weightlifting Championships
Competing in the 63kg category, the Belarusian athlete lifted 78kg in the snatch and made a successful 109kg attempt in the clean and jerk, which earned her a small bronze medal in the discipline...

Kamenets Tower welcomes over 10,000 tourists in H1 2026
The main landmark of Kamenets, which will celebrate its 750th anniversary this July, remains highly popular with tourists...

Reliving the magic: A look back at Slavianski Bazaar 2020
The festival featured an updated format, with all events held at outdoor venues. The Summer Amphitheater was equipped with state-of-the-art lighting technology typically used for major global shows...

Belarus, Uzbekistan plant Allée of Friendship in Minsk
The Allée of Friendship was created in the Park of the 900th anniversary of Minsk on Tashkentskaya Street. During the ceremony, the ministers planted rowan tree saplings and unveiled a commemorative plaque...

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...