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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

6 December 2018

Informal summit of Commonwealth of Independent States

6 December 2018

Session of Supreme Eurasian Economic Council

5 December 2018

Greetings to King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand

4 December 2018

Telephone conversation with Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev

4 December 2018

Andrei Zhishkevich appointed DBRB Chairman of Board

4 December 2018

Meeting with Slavkali head Mikhail Gutseriyev

4 December 2018

Meeting with Ambassador of Georgia to Belarus Valeri Kvaratskhelia

4 December 2018

Greetings to President of Ukraine’s National Olympic Committee Sergey Bubka

All events

Official documents

Decree No. 462 of 26 November 2018

On presenting state awards

Decree No. 445 of 16 November 2018

On financing investment projects

Decree No. 423 of 1 November 2018

On presenting state awards

Decree No. 292 of 24 July 2018

On steps in preparation for the 2nd European Games MINSK 2019

Decree No. 247 of 20 June 2018

On the Year of Native Land