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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

22 January 2021

Report of Mogilev Oblast Governor Leonid Zayats

22 January 2021

Diplomats Day greetings

21 January 2021

Meeting with high-ranking officials of the Council of Ministers

20 January 2021

Telephone conversation with Russia President Vladimir Putin

19 January 2021

Report of Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Subbotin, Forestry Minister Vitaly Drozhzha

18 January 2021

Report of Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin

15 January 2021

Reports of NBRB Chairman Pavel Kallaur, Presidential Aide Valery Belsky

14 January 2021

Condolences to family and friends of Belarusian artist Leonid Shchemelev

All events

Official documents

Ordinance No. 5 of 7 December 2020

On conferment of the state awards of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 137 of 22 April 2020

On conferment of state awards

Decree No. 125 of 13 April 2020

On amending the Decree of the President of the Republlic of Belarus

Ordinance No. 1 of 9 April 2020

On amending the ordinances of the President of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 121 of 7 April 2020

On housing relations