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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.

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

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 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.

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

20 April 2018

Greetings to Miguel Diaz-Canel on election as Chairman of State Council of Cuba

19 April 2018

Meeting with Moldova Prime Minister Pavel Filip

19 April 2018

Meeting with former Moldova President Nicolae Timofti

19 April 2018

Greetings to Israel President Reuven Rivlin

18 April 2018

Negotiations with Moldova President Igor Dodon

18 April 2018

Greetings to Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa

18 April 2018

Greetings to Dinamo sports club on 95th anniversary

13 April 2018

Session to discuss development of winter sports

All events

Official documents

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

Decree No. 78 of 23 February 2018

On presenting state awards

Decree No. 57 of 6 February 2018

On presenting state awards

Decree No. 51 of 5 February 2018

On presenting state awards