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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

13 December 2019

Visit to Belarusian State Medical University

12 December 2019

Meeting with President of Russia’s Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov

12 December 2019

Meeting with Chairperson of Vietnam’s National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan

11 December 2019

Aide to Belarus President Rusy relieved of his post

10 December 2019

Presidential scholarships awarded to 99 young Belarusian scientists

10 December 2019

Belarus President’s special fund to support talented youth

10 December 2019

Condolences to family and friends of Yury Luzhkov

10 December 2019

Meeting with Head of Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko, Chair of Council of Republic of National Assembly Natalya Kochanova

All events

Official documents

Decree No. 358 of 25 September 2019

On conferment of state awards

Decree No. 294 of 5 August 2019

On setting the dates for the elections to the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 293 of 5 August 2019

On setting the dates for the elections to the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 269 of 15 July 2019

On the State Inspectorate on Wildlife Protection under the President of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 215 of 5 June 2019

On preventing flights of model aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles