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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
23 June 2017
Meeting with senior officials of Belarus President Administration
23 June 2017
Greetings to Grand Duke of Luxembourg Henri
22 June 2017
Meeting with CEI ministers of foreign affairs
22 June 2017
Alexander Lukashenko congratulates Belcoopsoyuz on 100th anniversary
20 June 2017
Distinguished Belarusians honored with state awards
20 June 2017
University lecturers and students commended by Belarus President
20 June 2017
Sergei Gurulev dismissed as chairman of Belarus’ State Military Industrial Committee
20 June 2017
Meeting with Chairman of House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko
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Official documents
Commentary to Decree No. 218 of 20 June 2017
On conferment of state awards
Commentary to Decree No. 211 of 15 June 2017
Concerning the improvement of regulations on providing targeted social aid
Decree No. 199 of 31 May 2017
On conferment of state awards
Decree No. 192 of 29 May 2017
On invalidating the Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus
Commentary to Decree No. 185 of 25 May 2017
On appointment and dismissal of judges
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