Communicat Foundation Bookstore to Open in Warsaw
A new Belarusian book space — a bookstore created in partnership with the Communicat Foundation, one
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Director of the National Historical Museum Dismissed
The leadership of the National Historical Museum of Belarus has changed. As reported by “Nasha Niva”
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Meets Tutaka Foundation Team in Białystok
During a visit to Białystok, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met representatives of the Tutaka Foundation to
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40 Days of Remembrance: A Guide to Cultural Events Marking the Chernobyl Anniversary
This year marks 40 years since the disaster at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the largest man-made
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PhotoArtDoc Festival Opens Call for Applications
PhotoArtDoc invites authors from around the world — photographers and artists working with photography
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Longlist Announced for the 2025 Frantsishak Bahushevich Prize, Featuring Books and Media Projects
The jury of the Frantsishak Bahushevich Prize has compiled a longlist of works published in 2025 and
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VOLSKI Band Withdraws from Warsaw’s OUT LOUD Festival Over “Russia Day”
Belarusian rock musician Liavon Volski has announced that his band will not perform at the large-scale
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Lukashenka Proposes Revising the Name of the National Historical Museum Under Construction
Aliaksandr Lukashenka, during a nationwide субботник (voluntary community work day), worked at the construction
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A Belarusian Woman Has Published a Book for Children and Adults Introducing the History of Art Through Cats
Artist Yuliya Stratovich’s book Cat Art Story helps children and adults become familiar, in an easy and
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“Braslauskija Zarnitsy” Festival to End: Authorities Officially Shut Down Traditional Event With 60-Year History
The Braslau District Executive Committee has canceled the decision on organizing and holding the International
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Security Services Veteran Appointed Director of Puppet Theatre
Forty-nine-year-old Vyachaslau Leanenka has been appointed director of the Belarusian State Puppet Theatre.
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Photographer Aliaksandr Shyshko Detained at Minsk Airport After Returning From Georgia
The detention of photographer Aliaksandr Shyshko took place in April. Human rights defender Raman Kislyak
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“My Life Had Meaning Because of My Belarusianness.” Today Marks the 90th Birthday of Rada BNR Chair Ivonka Survilla
The chair of the Rada BNR turns 90 today. Ivonka Survilla was born on April 11, 1936, in Stoubtsy.
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One Defendant in “Booksellers Case” Remains Behind Bars – Nasha Niva
Most of those detained in the case involving Belarusian book publishers and booksellers have been released.
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Official Website of the Representation for National Revival Presented
The Representation for National Revival of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus has launched its
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Belarusian Poetry Series “Brukavanka” Launched in Białystok
Belarusian writer, journalist and literary critic Ales Arkush, within the Białystok-based publishing
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Latushka Establishes Award for Best Belarusian Language Teacher at Hajnówka Lyceum
Deputy head of the United Transitional Cabinet Paval Latushka has established an award for the best teacher
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Film About Ales Bialiatski to Be Screened in Vilnius
A screening of the documentary film Bialiatski / Unbroken, dedicated to Belarusian human rights defender
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Musician Aleh Khamenka Marks His 59th Birthday in Detention
Today, April 4, marks the birthday of Belarusian folk-modern legend, founder of the band Palats and political
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Maria Kalesnikava Returns To The Stage: Her #freemaria Performance To Be Held In Berlin
On 9 April, a concert by Maria Kalesnikava will take place at Berlin’s Radialsystem. The musician
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Aliaksei Kuzmich Faces Up to 7 Years in Prison Over “Insemination” Performance. Trial to Be Held in Paris Tomorrow
Belarusian activist Aliaksei Kuzmich will appear before a French court tomorrow, April 3, over the performance
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Book Market to Be Held in Warsaw in Support of Belarusian Publishers
On April 5, a book market will be held in Warsaw in support of independent Belarusian publishers, who
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Belarus Free Theatre And Katsyaryna Snytsina Win UK Offies 2026 Theatre Award For ‘KS6: Small Forward’
Among the winners of the UK theatre awards Offies 2026 were the Belarus Free Theatre and Katsyaryna Snytsina
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Cooperates With Russia On Returning Cultural Assets
Deputy Foreign Minister Ihar Sakreta mentioned cooperation with the Russian Federation on the return
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National Art Museum To Display Marc Chagall’s Famous “The Walk”
The famous painting “The Walk” by artist Marc Chagall will be brought to Minsk this week.
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Solidarity Embroidery Workshop With Rufina Bazlova To Take Place In Warsaw
On April 2, the Museum of Free Belarus will host a meeting with artist Rufina Bazlova, the creator of
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Retrospective Exhibition of Mikola Duchyts Featuring Wartime and Post-War Cityscapes Opens in Minsk
An exhibition titled “Mikola Duchyts. The Beauty of the Ordinary,” dedicated to the 130th anniversary
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Belarusian Photography Conquers Polish Rybnik: Books by Belarusian Authors Draw Strong Interest at International Photo Festival
On March 27–29, the 23rd international photo festival took place in the Polish city of Rybnik.
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A “Rescue Operation” Lasting 10 Years: Vilnius Belarusian Museum Receives Collection of a Key Figure of Postwar Emigration
Dozens of boxes containing the personal collection and archive of Yury Popka (1912–1990), a Belarusian
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History on the Margins: Solo Exhibition of Belarusian Artist Uladzimir Hramovich Opens in Warsaw
Yesterday, March 28, a solo exhibition by Uladzimir Hramovich opened at the TBA gallery in Warsaw.
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Polish-Belarusian Theatre Project on the Clash Between Queer Art and Totalitarianism Presented in Kraków
On March 27 and 28, the first performances of the play “Moja miłość” (“My Love”) — a joint work by Belarusian
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Tsikhanouskaya Awards Medals to Outstanding Belarusians — Photo
A ceremony to award medals of the United Transitional Cabinet to prominent figures of Belarusian civil
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Belarusian Artist Maryna Naprushkina to Take Part in Manifesta, a Major European Nomadic Biennial
The Manifesta biennial, one of the most important events in contemporary art, has presented its list
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Belarusian Culture Minister Speaks in Favor of Dress Code in Theaters
Belarusian Culture Minister Ruslan Charnetski spoke in favor of introducing a dress code in theaters
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Theatre Day in Belarus: A Report of Success Against the Backdrop of “Cultural Survival”
On World Theatre Day, First Deputy Minister of Culture of Belarus Dzmitry Shliakhtsin announced positive
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Bykaŭ’s “Khutar” Among Winners as Mahilyow Theatre Festival “[email protected]” Announces Results
This year, International Theatre Day coincided with the finale of the 19th youth forum “M.@rt.
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Krambambula’s First Full-Format Concert in Warsaw — Video
On Freedom Day, March 25, the band Krambambula is holding its first full-format concert in Warsaw.
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Exhibition by Pasha Kryčko on the Ongoing Belarusian Crisis Opens at Rotterdam Photo Festival in the Netherlands
On March 25 in Rotterdam, during the Rotterdam Photo 2026 festival, the photo exhibition “Memory Map”
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Unused Potential of Belarusian Culture in Poland to Be Discussed at the Museum of Free Belarus in Warsaw
On March 26, at the Museum of Free Belarus, the Polish institution Centrum Mieroszewskiego will host
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Dates Approved For Slavianski Bazaar In Vitsyebsk, Foreigners Allowed Visa-Free Entry
The Slavianski Bazaar in Vitsyebsk festival will take place on July 16–19. The corresponding order was
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Full List Announced for the 2025 Frantsishak Bahushevich Prize
The Belarusian PEN Centre has published the full list of works admitted by the jury of the Frantsishak
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Belarusians Prepare for Freedom Day in Warsaw: Fundraiser Launched to Restore Unique 330-Metre Flag
The Belarusian Association of Former Political Prisoners “DaVoli” has launched a fundraiser to prepare
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Belarusian PEN and Rights and Cultural Community Issue Statement on Systemic Persecution in Book Sector
Belarusian PEN, together with the human rights and cultural community, has strongly condemned a new wave
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Belarus and Russia Sign 2026 Cultural Cooperation Plan With Over 100 Events
The culture ministries of Belarus and Russia have signed a cooperation plan for 2026. The document was
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Book on Traditional Interiors of Belarusian Homes to Be Released
The creators of the “Belarusian Traditional Interior” project, which is compiling a comprehensive archive
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Another Criminal Case Opened Against Singer Marharyta Liauchuk
Singer Marharyta Liauchuk said on Instagram that a new criminal case has been opened against her in Belarus
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“Hear Me, You Two-Legged One, Throw Me an Acorn!”: Belarusian Wins Over Instagram With a “Wild” Hit
Belarusian Siarhei Kijko, who lives in Krakow, has turned a common problem of Polish cities — the invasion
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Belarusian Accent of Leipzig: From Bacharevič’s Triumph to the Voices of Kalesnikava and Znak
From March 16 to 22, Leipzig once again becomes Europe’s main book capital. For Belarusian culture, the
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Belarusian Photographers to Present Their Projects at Photo Festival in Rybnik
From March 27 to 29, the Polish city of Rybnik will host one of the region’s most significant photography
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Detained Publishers Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Eleven more people have been recognized as political prisoners in Belarus, the Human Rights Center Viasna reported.
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