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State

The Republic of Belarus is a unitary, democratic, welfare state based on the rule of law. The Republic of Belarus exercises supreme control and absolute authority over the entire territory and pursues an independent domestic and foreign policy.

Constitution

Adopted in 1994, the present Constitution of the Republic of Belarus is the fundamental law of the state. It is the foundation of the entire current legislative system. The Constitution determines the purview of state administration bodies.
Alexander Lukashenko attends the first session of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the fifth convocation

State System

The democratic foundations of the Belarusian statehood provide for various political institutions, ideologies, and views. Equal rights are guaranteed for all. The Constitution recognizes and guarantees unalienable rights of an individual. State power in the Republic of Belarus is exercised on the principle of its separation into legislative, executive, and judicial powers.
State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus

State Symbols

In line with Article 19 of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, the symbols of the Republic of Belarus as a sovereign state are the National Flag, the National Emblem and the National Anthem
State Awards of the Republic of Belarus

State Awards and Prizes

State decorations of the Republic of Belarus are the highest form of rewarding citizens of the Republic of Belarus, foreign nationals, and stateless persons presented in recognition of their contribution to protecting and strengthening the state, enriching the country’s economic and spiritual potential.
President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko delivers a speech at the solemn meeting timed to Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus, Minsk, 2 July 2012

National Holidays

A national holiday is a holiday celebrated in the Republic of Belarus to mark the occasion of peculiar historical, social or political importance for the Republic of Belarus, which has had a significant impact on the development of the Belarusian society and the state.
Events
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
Plenary meetings of republican seminar to discuss Belarusian housing and utilities sector
18 October 2017
Greetings to participants of 1st Belarusian Philosophical Congress
17 October 2017
Meeting with Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service Sergey Naryshkin
17 October 2017
Alexander Lukashenko shown Team Belarus outfits for Pyeongchang 2018
17 October 2017
Commentary to Decree. 377 of 17 October 2017
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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
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