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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

20 October 2017

Greetings to workers of Palace of Republic, artists of Presidential Orchestra

20 October 2017

Nationwide seminar to discuss Belarusian housing and utility sector

19 October 2017

Nikolai Cherginets receives letter of commendation from Belarus President

19 October 2017

Condolences to Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa

19 October 2017

Andrei Smal appointed deputy chairman of Belarus’ Investigation Committee

19 October 2017

Meeting with Ambassador of Cuba Gerardo Suarez Alvarez

18 October 2017

Greetings to participants of 1^st Belarusian Philosophical Congress

17 October 2017

Meeting with Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service Sergey Naryshkin

All events

Documents

Decree No. 377 of 17 October 2017

On raising pensions

Decree No. 376 of 16 October 2017

On measures to improve auditing (oversight) activities

Commentary to Decree No. 361 of 5 October 2017

On setting up an institution

Commentary to Ordinance No. 6 of 11 September 2017

On amending the Ordinance of the President of the Republic of Belarus

Commentary to Decree No. 314 of 31 August 2017

On pension coverage for certain categories of people