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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 2018

Session to consider new appointments

14 August 2018

Session to discuss fulfillment of instructions regarding comprehensive development of Orsha District

14 August 2018

Greetings to Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain

13 August 2018

Working trip to Orsha District

12 August 2018

Belarusian athletes congratulated on great performance in European women's marathon

11 August 2018

Working trip to Mogilev Oblast

10 August 2018

Working trip to Gomel

10 August 2018

Greetings to member of national athletics team Elvira Herman

All events

Official documents

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

Decree No. 142 of 26 April 2018

On raising pensions

Decree No. 121 of 29 March 2018

On the organization of the enrollment campaign in 2018

Decree No. 105 of 12 March 2018

On amending the decrees of the President of the Republic of Belarus