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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 the Russian Federation in the north, the Russian Federation 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

13 December 2019

Visit to Belarusian State Medical University

12 December 2019

Meeting with President of Russia’s Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov

12 December 2019

Meeting with Chairperson of Vietnam’s National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan

11 December 2019

Aide to Belarus President Rusy relieved of his post

10 December 2019

Presidential scholarships awarded to 99 young Belarusian scientists

10 December 2019

Belarus President’s special fund to support talented youth

10 December 2019

Condolences to family and friends of Yury Luzhkov

10 December 2019

Meeting with Head of Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko, Chair of Council of Republic of National Assembly Natalya Kochanova

All events

Official documents

Decree No. 358 of 25 September 2019

On conferment of state awards

Decree No. 294 of 5 August 2019

On setting the dates for the elections to the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 293 of 5 August 2019

On setting the dates for the elections to the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 269 of 15 July 2019

On the State Inspectorate on Wildlife Protection under the President of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 215 of 5 June 2019

On preventing flights of model aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles