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Culture
In the center of the exposure created by Belarusian artist Marina Kapilova is a woman presented in sculpture and graphics.
A Hat Exhibition has started here. This is an exhibition of more than three dozen hats, handbags and accessories: brooches, belts and capes.
The presidential decree comes into effect this week, which allows tourists to stay 5 nights in the park Augustow Canal and the surrounding regions without visas.
Capsule with the soil from the burial places of the Soviet soldiers and the memorial complex Brest Fortress were laid in the crypt of the Memorial Church in Honor of All Saints.
One of the sacred Catholic relics, the figure of Our Lady of Fatima, arrived in Belarus. At the moment the shrine is kept in the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Congress of the International Association of World War II Museums has opened in Moscow with the exhibition Anti-Japanese Front, featuring weapons, awards, photos, propaganda posters and documentary chronicles.
One of the major Catholic relics - the statue of Our Lady of Fatima - is expected to arrive in Minsk today. It has been in Belarus since 4 October, traveling across the country’s regions.
The Swedish-Belarusian exhibition Facing the Climate has opened in the National Centre for Contemporary Arts of Belarus. The project is dedicated to environmental issues on Earth.
Dolls, belts with colorful patterns, linen towels with embroidery. Slutsk craftsmen prepare new collections. The authentic art passed to a new generation, who revive the craft of their ancestors.
By Inna Pilevich: About 50 graphic works made in the pastel technique by artist Larisa Zhuravovich are on display at the National Art Museum of Belarus.
By Nina Mozheiko: Russian painting masterpieces from the private collection of Alexander Volodchinsky will be exhibited in Minsk for the first time.
By Olga Medved: Following today’s solemn opening ceremony, 150 paintings from Alexander Volodchinsky’s private collection delivered to Minsk in special climate-controlled vans will be available for the general public at the National Art Museum tomorrow.
Daria Tarasova: The Suite for Voice, Cello and Orchestra was played in Bolshoi Theater. Among the invited artists is a rising star Dali Gutserieva.
Russian cello star Dali Gutserieva has performed at the Belarusian Bolshoi Theatre. The 17-year old musician has already performed on the stages of major theaters in Finland, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic.
Belteleradiocompany’s 600 m studio has hosted the recording of a general view of the Belarusian representative’s stage performance for Junior Eurovision.
By Daria Tarasova: For more than ten years of its existence, the Yuri Bashmet International Music Festival has become an integral part of the country’s cultural life, gaining international status.
The opening of Belarus’ sacred art exhibition hosted by the National Art Museum stressed the country’s tolerance towards different faiths.
17 countries, including Belarus, have confirmed their participation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Poland will be taking part in the contest for the first time in ten years and Israel will be back after a four-year hiatus.
By Inna Pilevich: Following an exhibition in Vatican, which took place in May, Belarus’ National Art Museum is presenting Christian art masterpieces as part of Orthodox culture days in Minsk.
The exposition of unique photos is dedicated to the program of preserving cultural heritage worldwide. 30 posters are projects from nine countries with a view to restoring cultural attractions, including those in Iran, Iraq, India, Brazil, Syria.
Chinese language classes are gaining popularity among the residents of Minsk. The Confucius Institute at the Linguistic University celebrates its 5th anniversary.
By Tatiana Коrol: Belarus regards tourism as one of the important factors for economic development. Attracting investment and accessibility of tourist facilities is a priority target of the tourist agencies of our country.
This year marks the 110th anniversary of the birth of great composer Dmitry Shostakovich. Three years ago it surfaced that the Shostakovich family had its roots in Belarus.












