Belarusian Children’s Choir Mara to Perform Concert in Warsaw
On June 20, the children’s academic choir Mara of the Belarusian School of Arts named after Michas
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‘Yakub Kolos’ and No Resemblance at All: National Library of Belarus Unveils Bizarre Merchandise Collection for Its 20th Anniversary
The National Library of Belarus has released a merchandise collection to mark its 20th anniversary.
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White-Red-White Flag Requested at Grunwald Battlefield Museum as an Act of Historical Justice
A petition has been submitted to the management of the Museum of the Battle of Grunwald, calling for
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Russian Artist Killed in Poland Was the Author of a Series of Caricatures of Lukashenka – Photo Feature
Russian caricaturist Semyon Skrepetsky (real name — Robert Kuzovkov), who was known for his caricatures
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Belarusian Tradition Festival SONCAHRAJ Held in Poland — Photo Report
The SONCAHRAJ Festival was traditionally held in Podlasie at two locations. It began on June 12 at Kościuszko
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“Road to Kurapaty” Film by Belarusfilm Declared “Extremist”
“Road to Kurapaty” Film by Belarusfilm Declared “Extremist” The Leninski District
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From Rakaw to Amy Winehouse: Belarusians Create “Shtetl” Board Game About the World of Jewish Towns
The Belarusian-Jewish Cultural Heritage Center has presented a unique project — the card-based strategy
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“Civil Society Understands Its Responsibility for Culture”: Iryna Katsialovich on How Culture Works in America
Iryna Katsialovich, Deputy Representative for National Revival on Cultural Affairs in the United Transitional
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At the Matter of Art Biennale in Prague, a Massive Textile Installation by the #FramedinBelarus Project Tells the Stories of Belarusian Political Prisoners
The #FramedinBelarus installation brings together 681 embroidered works — nearly the complete archive
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Lukashenka Allocates Funds for Restoration of Churches in Zhyrovichy and Budslau
Aliaksandr Lukashenka has signed an order allocating money from the presidential fund for the restoration
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Tsikhanouskaya Presents Award to Siarhei Shupa During Hospital Visit Following Scheduled Surgery
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, during an official visit to the Czech Republic, personally presented an award
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Belarusian Community Space in Białystok Appeals for Support
The Novaja Ziamlia Hub in Białystok has found itself in a critical situation. If it fails to raise the
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“Sense of Safety” Book Catalogue Co-Organised by the Belarusian Cultural Embassy Presented in Berlin
The Berlin-based publishing house Distanz has released the English-language book catalogue “Sense of Safety.
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Composer Olga Podgaiskaya Releases Organ Works Album
Belarusian composer and organist Olga Podgaiskaya, who now lives and works in Warsaw, has presented her
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From Portugal to Britain’s WOMAD: Yahor Zabelau Sets Off on Major Summer Festival Tour
Yahor Zabelau, one of Belarus’ most distinctive instrumental musicians and an accordionist, has
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Another Military Mural Appears in Brest — On a Building in Need of Repairs
Work is nearing completion on a large-scale mural on the end wall of a residential building on Heroes
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Tsikhanouskaya Plans to Attend TUTAKA 2026 Festival
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will take part in the Belarusian festival TUTAKA 2026. According to Tsikhanouskaya’
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Book on Contemporary Belarusian Art of the Past Decade to Be Published
The independent initiative Open Muzej is preparing a book that will bring together analytical and critical
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Photo Album by Anatol Kliashchuk Featuring Belarus’s Sacred Lakes Published
The publishing house Belarus has released a photo album by renowned Belarusian photographer Anatol Kliashchuk
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Exhibition of Protest Artefacts Secretly Removed from Belarus Opens in Warsaw
On June 9, the Museum of Free Belarus will open the exhibition “Depatriation,” featuring
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Special Proceedings Opened Against Dymna Lotva Vocalist
The Investigative Committee has launched special proceedings against Katsiaryna Mankevich. Mankevich
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Max Korzh Performs Concert in Istanbul
A concert by Belarusian rapper Max Korzh took place in Istanbul on June 6. According to Turkish media
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Museum of Naïve Art Opens in Minsk, Promising to Showcase Both Established and Homeless Artists
A new venue has appeared on Minsk’s cultural map: a Museum of Naïve Art has opened on the second floor
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“The Last Dog” Between Fairy Tale and Reality: Janusz Hawryluk’s Project Recognized at the Krakow Film Festival
“The Last Dog” is the title of a new documentary project by Belarusian-Polish filmmaker and
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Belarusian MARA Camp to Return to Burning Man Festival in the United States
The Belarusian MARA camp will once again be part of the Burning Man festival. “Our debut at Burning Man
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“Whisper”, “What Are You Seeking, Wolf?” and “Radio Prudok”: INEXKULT Announces Major Theatre Tour Across Polish Cities
The production initiative INEXKULT is bringing three landmark productions to cities across Poland: “
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St. Hubert Deer Sculpture Unveiled in Central Hrodna
A sculpture dedicated to St. Hubert, the patron saint of Hrodna, has been unveiled in the city.
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Will Artificial Intelligence Speak Belarusian? Sonora Project Builds Foundation to Save Language From Digital Oblivion
A team of Belarusian specialists has launched the Sonora project, which pursues an ambitious goal: to
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Exhibition of Rukhava Carpets, a Tradition Included in Belarus’ Cultural Heritage List, Opens in Minsk
An exhibition titled “Rukhava Carpets” has opened at the Minsk art gallery Tsentr of the Center for Folk Art.
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By Teatr to Present Physical Theatre Performance “Voices of the Odyssey” in Warsaw About War, Exile and Memory
On June 6 and 7, By Teatr will stage “Voices of the Odyssey” at Komuna Warszawa, a performance in which
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“This Is Today’s Minsk, Which I No Longer Know Well.” Director Aliaksandr Hartsuyeu Stages a Play Based on Kamila Tsen’s Works
On June 29 and 30, the Free Kupalauski Theatre will conclude its sixth season with the premiere of “The
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National Revival Representation Launches Decolonisation Marathon
The National Revival Representation of the United Transitional Cabinet is launching a special marathon
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Contemporary Art Fair OFF MUSEUM Held in Minsk – Photo Report
This weekend, the contemporary art fair OFF MUSEUM took place at the Art Fabrika exhibition centre in Minsk.
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Fifth Festival of Belarusian Singing Tradition “SONCAHRAJ” to Take Place in Podlasie
The Tutaka Foundation has announced the programme for the fifth anniversary edition of the SONCAHRAJ festival.
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‘The Struggle Between the Civilized World and the Post-Communist Empire, of Which Belarus Is Now a Part, Continues’: Meeting With Ales Bialiatski Held in Warsaw
A meeting with Nobel Peace Prize laureate, human rights defender, writer, former political prisoner and
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From a Meeting With Malyavanych to Playing a Turnip on Stage: A Cultural Guide for Children’s Day
What should you do if devils have moved into your house, letters have run away from books into a meadow
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“Ruins of Belarus” Named Among Poland’s Most Beautiful Books. VEHA Archive Project Receives Prestigious Award in Warsaw
On May 28, an awards ceremony for the winners of the 66th edition of the “Najpiękniejsze Polskie Książki
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Belarusian Publishers’ Stand to Open Today at International Book Fair in Warsaw
Today, May 28, at 2:00 p.m., the official opening of the Belarusian stand “Free Belarus Salon” will take
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Music Camp for Belarusians and Swedes Changes Location, Will Be Held in Klaipėda This Year
Applications have opened for the international seven-day Music Camp, which will take place from August
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Second Kościuszko Forum to Be Held in Gdańsk, Dedicated This Year to Belarusian Culture as a Force for Democracy
Next week, on June 2, the second Kościuszko Forum will take place in the Polish city of Gdańsk — a symbolic
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Exhibition by Podlasie Artist Małgorzata Dmitruk Opens at the Ivan Lutskievich Belarusian Museum in Vilnius
An exhibition titled “The Line of Transition” by Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts professor Małgorzata Dmitruk
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Award Ceremony for Best Belarusian Poetry Book to Be Held in Warsaw
The Natallia Arsennieva Prize for the best Belarusian-language poetry book will be awarded on May 27
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Exhibition by Uladzimir Tsesler Opens in Italy in Both Physical and Virtual Spaces
The exhibition Sugar Free by Uladzimir Tsesler has opened at the AORTA social art gallery in the Italian
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Belarusian Poet Raisa Baravikova Dies
Raisa Baravikova died during the night of May 25–26. She was 79. Raisa Baravikova was born in 1947 in
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Participants of the Belarusian parade group “Belarus tanzt mit dem Drachen” took part in Berlin’s Karneval der Kulturen with costumes, wreaths and a large Цмок figure
Belarusians March With a Tsmok for the First Time at Berlin’s Carnival of Cultures — Photo Reportage
The Belarusian diaspora in Germany joined Berlin’s Karneval der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) for the
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Publishing House Sviedki Releases Sabina Brylo’s Book “The Viktor Babaryka Case. A Chronicle of Political Persecution in Facts and Documents”
The independent publishing house Sviedki has released the book “The Viktar Babaryka Case. A Chronicle
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No Riots, but a Full House: Massive Max Korzh Concert in Bucharest Accompanied by Wave of Fakes
On Saturday evening, May 23, Belarusian singer Maks Korzh held a massive concert at Bucharest’s National
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Building of the National Art Museum of Ukraine Damaged During Overnight Attack on Kyiv
As a result of another massive Russian strike on Kyiv, the building of the National Art Museum of Ukraine
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Joint Event by the Museum of Free Belarus and the Museum of Independence of Poland Held at the Warsaw Citadel
On the Day of Belarusian Political Prisoners, the X Pavilion of the Warsaw Citadel — the place where
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Polish Scenario Expected at Max Korzh Concert in Bucharest: Ten Thousand Security Personnel to Guard Arena
Today, May 23, a concert by Maks Korzh will take place at Bucharest’s National Stadium. During the Belarusian
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