General informatiom
Official name
Republic of Belarus.
At what age do people start primary school in Belarus?
6 or 7 years old.
What is the main state-owned television channel in Belarus?
Belarus 1
What are the two official languages of Belarus?
Belarusian and Russian.
Capital city and its population
Minsk; approx. 2 million people.
What exams do students take after 9th grade?
Mandatory exams in Belarusian/Russian language, Mathematics, and History of Belarus.
Name the official national news agency of Belarus
BelTA.
Name the national dish of Belarus made from grated potatoes.
Draniki.
National holidays
Independence Day (July 3), Victory Day (May 9), Constitution Day (March 15).
What types of schools are there in Belarus?
Secondary schools, gymnasiums, lyceums, and vocational colleges.
What is the oldest and most famous newspaper in the country?
Zvyazda (oldest) or SB. Belarus Segodnya.
Name at least one of the two famous UNESCO World Heritage castles in Belarus.
Mir Castle or Nesvizh Castle.
Total land area of Belarus
207,600 km².
What is the grading scale used in Belarusian schools and universities?
10-point scale (from 1 to 10).
Which international radio station broadcasts from Minsk in many languages?
Radio Belarus.
Who are the two most famous national poets (People's Poets) of Belarus?
Yanka Kupala and Yakub Kolas.
Main industries
Mechanical engineering (tractors/trucks), potash fertilizers, oil refining, IT, and agriculture.
What academic degrees are available in Belarus?
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Candidate of Sciences (Kandidat Nauk), and Doctor of Sciences (Doktor Nauk).
On what date is the professional holiday "Day of Press" celebrated in Belarus?
May 5th.
Which world-famous avant-garde painter was born in Vitebsk?
Marc Chagall.