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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

21 February 2020

Meeting with Governor of Russia’s Arkhangelsk Oblast Igor Orlov

21 February 2020

Telephone conversation with Russia President Vladimir Putin

20 February 2020

Visit to Egypt’s New Administrative Capital

20 February 2020

Greetings to personnel of Grodno State University

19 February 2020

Meeting with Speaker of Egypt’s House of Representatives Ali Abdel Aal Sayyed Ahmed

19 February 2020

Talks with Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

19 February 2020

Greetings to participants of International Sambo Tournament

18 February 2020

Meeting with Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft Igor Sechin

All events

Official documents

Decree No. 7 of 8 January 2020

On conferment of state awards

Decree No. 6 of 8 January 2020

On conferment of the special prize of the President of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 5 of 8 January 2020

On conferment of the prize of the President of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 4 of 4 January 2020

On conferment of the special prize of the President of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 358 of 25 September 2019

On conferment of state awards