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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

17 August 2017

Condolences over passing of Vera Glagoleva

17 August 2017

Greetings to Indonesia President Joko Widodo

16 August 2017

Oleg Mishchenko appointed Armed Forces’ chief signal officer

16 August 2017

Meeting with cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky

16 August 2017

Negotiations with Afghanistan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah

16 August 2017

Alexander Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Valentin Sukalo

15 August 2017

Report on enrollment campaign and preparations for new academic year

15 August 2017

Georgy Sosnovsky honored with Medal of Francysk Skaryna

All events

Documents

Decree № 288 of 15 August 2017

On conferment of state awards

Decree No. 261 of 27 July 2017

On the transfer to the reserve of the fixed-period military servicemen and on drafting civilians for the fixed-period military service

Commentary to Decree No. 232 of 29 June 2017

On setting up a business entity

Commentary to Decree No. 227 of 28 June 2017

On ensuring quality and affordability of consumer services

Commentary to Decree No. 218 of 20 June 2017

On conferment of state awards