National Art Museum Opens Exhibition Marking the 100th Anniversary of Painter Mikalai Zalozny
The National Art Museum of Belarus has opened the exhibition Mikalai Zalozny. The Palette of Life to
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Longlist Announced for the Jerzy Giedroyc Prize for the Best Belarusian Book of 2025
The organizing committee of the Jerzy Giedroyc Prize has announced the longlist of works nominated in
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Hajnowka Lyceum Presents Best Belarusian Language Teacher Award Established by Paval Latushka
During a ceremony marking the end of the academic year at the Second General Education Lyceum with Additional
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Two Belarusian Authors Make Longlist for the Angelus Central European Literary Award 2026
The jury of the Angelus Literary Award, presented for the best prose book published in Polish, has unveiled
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Village House of Publisher Ihar Lohvinau Sealed Off
The house of publisher Ihar Lohvinau in the village of Kaptaruny has been sealed off. Readers informed Reform.
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“Dukorski Maentak” Abruptly Cancels Kupalle Festival
The Kupalle-themed weekend event scheduled for June 28 at the Dukorski Maentak museum complex near Minsk
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Old Revolver Found During Restoration of Sapieha Palace in Ruzhany
A rusted revolver was discovered during restoration work at the Sapieha Palace complex in Ruzhany.
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“Festival of Disobedience” by Maryna Naprushkina: Belarusian Artist Takes Part in European Manifesta Biennial
Every two years, the travelling Manifesta biennial, launched in Rotterdam in 1996, moves to a new European
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Former Kupala Theatre Staff Member and Puppet Theatre Production Director Mikhail Maeu Dies
Mikhail Maeu, head of the artistic and production department at the Belarusian State Puppet Theatre in
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New Memorial Zone Opened at Brest Fortress as Requiem Rally Held
Thousands of people attended a requiem rally held during the night of June 22 at the Brest Hero-Fortress
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“Sun Over the Police Station”: The Metaphorical World of Kmitansambl’s First Album
Kmitansambl has released its debut album, “Sun Over the Police Station.” The release of the
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Free Belarus Museum to Host Discussion on Digitizing Archives
How can family archives be digitized properly? How should files be organized to ensure they are not lost
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Hanna Yankuta’s Poetry Collection “Constitution” Published in Polish Translation
A Polish translation of “Constitution” by Hanna Yankuta has been published by Warsztaty Kultury.
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Belarusian Researcher Tatsiana Artsimovich Receives Prestigious European Arts Award
Belarusian art critic and researcher Tatsiana Artsimovich has become a recipient of the Igor Zabel Award
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Painting About a Digital Consumer Society Wins Grand Prix at Art-Minsk Festival
The Art-Minsk festival in Minsk has announced its winners. Among them is “Warehouse 2.0”
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Alex Chumak of SOYUZ, Šuma, and Ivan Dorn’s Project: Varušniak. Kupalle Reveals Its Line-Up
On June 27, the Belarusian cultural music festival Varušniak. Kupalle will bring together Belarusians
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“Travels With Zhygamont” Releases New Episode as Spadar Yuras Visits the Village of Mikalaeva
It is difficult to imagine summer without travel — and even more so without journeys alongside the famous
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Restored Belarusian Online Library Kamunikat Returns Online
“As of today, we have managed to restore Kamunikat almost to the state it was in before the attack,”
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Belarusians Raise Money in a Day to Support Actor Mikalai Stonka, Who Is Battling Severe Depression
In less than 24 hours, concerned supporters raised €2,047 to help talented Belarusian actor Mikalai Stonka.
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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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