Tag "People"

The last part of the list of of famous Belarusians. Here you will find businessmen, politicians, and athletes who have not only become the pride of Belarusians, but also the World Heritage.

It was first trip of Megan to Belarus in March 2013. This trip was only for four days or so, and truthfully, it may have been the trip of the year.

Vitebsk, the hometown of Marc Chagall, was an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the artist during his whole life. Domes of churches and old streets, miniature houses and shops with signboards, strips of wooden fences, horse-cab drivers in the streets are perpetuated in the artist’s canvases together with the famous angels and lovers in the sky...

The gallery was opened in September 2012 in the city center, close to the Town Hall, in the historical building of city mansion, which is partially reconstructed the interior of the XIX century. This is one of the cultural centers of Minsk.

When summer is in full swing, Belarus celebrates Kupala Night (or Kupalle), one of the oldest folk holidays dedicated to the sun and efflorescence.

The National Library of Belarus, being at the head of the library system of the country, is the keeper of a powerful information resource. For more than 90 years it has been collecting the documentary heritage of the Belarusian people.

A trip to Minsk appeared to be quite enlightening for me. Even though I am a frequent traveler and try not to let the stereotype squeeze into my mind, there was something to discover for me. And something to apologize for.

Here is a list of interesting facts about Belarus. We encourage you to add your own facts in Comments!

People that our country can be proud of. People who have made discoveries that influenced the whole world.

Each country - it’s its heroes. Belarusian scientists, astronauts, writers, athletes, businessmen are now known all over the world. They dedicate themselves entirely to favorite business, but never forget who they are.

Our artists are known throughout the world. The works of many of them be found in collections of prestigious museums in the United States, France, Britain and other countries.

A lot of Belarusians have emigrated to America and Europe. Their children became famous models and actors, some founded the film studio. Let's get acquainted with these people.

Photographers always notice much more than ordinary viewers or participants. That is why today's story will be especially rich - it is written and visualized by the photographer.

To arrange an interview with this, perhaps, the most shocking Belarusian artist, is a pleasure. Alexander Solodukha is always happy to talk about his preferences - about music, favorite songs and the most pleasant gifts.

KILLTODAY is ahead of many of its competitors. It was the brand that began to produce too brave for our society sword belts, it also arranged the first in Belarus photosession with plus-size models.

In 2016 Belarus celebrated the 125th anniversary of the birth of Maxim Bogdanovich, eminent Belarusian poet, journalist and literary critic. He is one of the brightest stars in the sky of Belarusian poetry.

Yanka Kupala (1882 — 1942) was a classic of Belarusian literature: a poet, playwright, translator, author of about 2,000 works that were translated into many foreign languages.

Belarus is a small republic, and many people around the world don't even know that it exists. Moreover, even some Belarusians do not have a clear sense of national identity. What does it mean to be a Belarusian?

The magnificent Baroque-style estate was built in the 1770s to the order of Marceli Niemcewicz, a representative of the old family. The estate was inherited by his son Julian Niemcewicz, a writer, historian, and public figure, who served as an aide-de-camp to Tadeusz Kosciuszko and participated in the drafting of the first European constitution.

A talented writer, playwright and scenarist, publicist and translator, a representative of the old noble family and a passionate history lover, Uladzimir Karatkevich is unique in the Belarusian literature. His books are among the most beloved and widely read by many generations.

The legend has it that the mysterious castle in the village of Priluki was built in place of an Orthodox monastery that was ruined in 1740 for an unknown reason.

The Zdravnevo estate is located near the village of Koitovo, on the left bank of the Western Dvina. In 1892 it was acquired by the famous Russian painter Ilya Repin.