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Belarus

The Republic of Belarus is located in the center of Europe. It is situated on the crossroads of major transport routes between the CIS and Western Europe. Belarus shares borders with Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia and Ukraine.

Key Facts

The Republic of Belarus is located in the center of Europe. It borders Lithuania in the northwest, Latvia and Russia in the north, Russia in the northeast and east, Ukraine in the south, Poland in the west.

Economy

The Republic of Belarus is an export-oriented state with a well-developed production sector, services sector and agriculture. Belarus adheres to the socially-oriented model of the market economy which has proven to be consistent and efficient.

Society

The term ‘Belarusian’ emerged at the end of the 16th century to name people living on the ethnic territory of Belarus. By the end of the 19th century the term was permanently used to name people living on the territory of modern Belarus.

Regions

The Republic of Belarus is divided into oblasts, districts and other administrative units. The administrative division of the state is regulated by the legislation.

Science

Nowadays science plays a crucial role in building the knowledge-based economy in Belarus. The national innovation development program till 2015 has laid the foundation for this process.

Healthcare

The healthcare system in the Republic of Belarus is based on the principles of social justice and affordability.

Tourism

Tourism is one of the priorities of the Belarusian social and economic development. The government takes special care of this industry.

Culture

The Belarusian national culture has its roots in ancient times. It comprises colossal spiritual wealth which reflects moral, esthetic, intellectual values of the Belarusian people.

Sport

Modern Belarus is a full-fledged member of the global sport community. Belarus is among the top 20 countries out of 200 states taking part in the Olympic Games.

Events

16 October 2018

Meeting with Prime Minister Sergei Rumas

10 October 2018

Meeting with Ambassador of Russia in Belarus Mikhail Babich

9 October 2018

5th Forum of Regions in Mogilev

9 October 2018

Meeting with Under-Secretary-General of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office Vladimir Voronkov

9 October 2018

Meeting with OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger

8 October 2018

Meeting with former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko

7 October 2018

Telephone conversation with Russia President Vladimir Putin

6 October 2018

Greetings to Belarus’ sports delegation at 3rd Youth Olympic Games

All events

Official documents

Decree No. 292 of 24 July 2018

On steps in preparation for the 2nd European Games MINSK 2019

Decree No. 247 of 20 June 2018

On the Year of Native Land

Decree No. 142 of 26 April 2018

On raising pensions

Decree No. 121 of 29 March 2018

On the organization of the enrollment campaign in 2018

Decree No. 105 of 12 March 2018

On amending the decrees of the President of the Republic of Belarus