Symbols
What are Belarusian state symbols?
Belarusian state symbols include national flag, national amblem and national anthem.
Why is Belarus called a blue-eyed country?
Belarus is called so as there are about 20000 rivers and 11000 lakes on its territory.
What dishes is Belarusain cuisine presented by?
Belarusian cuisisne is very diverse. Even though there is a stereotype among foreigners that Belarusains can cook using only potatoes, there are a lot of other dishes. Among them are draniki (potatoes pancakes), kletski, svekolnik (cold soup made of beet with eggs, cucumbers, dill and radish), nalistniki (also known as pancakes with cottage cheese).
What is the official name of the country you live in?
In accordance with the 1st article of the Constitution the official name of the country is the Republic of Belarus (since March 15, 1994)
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Why is Belarus called the land beneath white wings?
Storks are flying, spreading the white sails of their wings. There are a lot of them in Belarus. They cover our country with their wings. Therefore, it is called the land under white wings
What is the biggest river on the territory of Belarus?
Dnepr is the biggest river on the territory of Belarus. It flows through the territory of Vitebsk, Mogilev and Gomel regions. The length of Dnepr is 710 kilometres and the average width is 80 metres.
What art festival is annually held in Vitebsk?
Slavyanski Bazar is the art festival which is annualy held in Vitebsk. It was 1992 when the first Slavyanski Bazar was held. Artists from different countries are usually invited to perform on this festival. The moto of the festival is “to peace and mutual understanding through art”.
What regions is Belarus divided into?
Belarus is divided into six regions according to the alphabet: Brest region, Vitebsk region, Gomel region, Grodno region, Minsk region, Mogilev region. Minsk itself is considered to be the seventh separate region.
Where does Loch Ness monster live?
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What parts does the Belarusian flag consist of?
The Belarusian flags represents two horizontal stripes: a red one (strength, courage, nobility, energy) and a green one (hope, health, youth, rebirth, hard work, creation, natural harmony) – and a vertical ornament (a symbol of the ancient culture of the people, its spiritual wealth)
What is the deepest lake on the territory of Belarus?
Lake Naroch situated in Minsk region is the deepest Belarusian lake. Its maximum depth is about 25 metres. What is more there are about 25 different species of fish living in this lake.
Who is the most famous Belarusian artist?
The most famous Belarusian artist is Marc Chagal who was born in Vitebsk region. Even though Chagal was born in Belarus, most of his time he spent abroad. Among Chagall’s most famous paintings is “I and the Village”, “Dedicated to My Fiance”, “Homage to Apollinaire”, “Golgotha”, “Paris Through the Window”, “Birthday”, “Over the Town”, “The Blue House”, “The Promenade”, “Loneliness”, “White Crucifixion”, “Wedding Candles”, “Exodus”, “Bridges over the Seine”, “War”.
What countries does Belarus border on?
There are 5 countries that Belarus borders on: Latvia on the North, Lithuania on the North-West, Poland on the West, Russia on the East and Ukraine on the South.
The bald eagle is one of the symbols of this country
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Why is Belarus sometimes called a country of castles?
Belarus is sometiems called so because some centuries ago there were about 40 kilometres between castles. Nowadays there are 10 castles on the territory of Belarus. The castles were reconstructed and now serve as museums. The most famous ones are Nesvizh castle, Mir castle, and Lida castle.
What is the highest hill in Belarus?
The highest Belarusian hill is mount Dzerzhinskaya situated in Dzerzhinsk district which stands 345 metres above the sea.
What Belarusian sights are included into Unesco World Heritage List?
There are 4 sights in Belarus that are included into Unesco World Heritage List: Mir Castle, Nesvizh Castle (Architectural and cultural complex of the Radziwills' residence in Nesvizh), Belovezhskaya Pushcha (a unique forest in Europe, protected since the XIV century), Arc Struve (World famous geodetic construction).
Where in Belarus is geographical centre of Europe situated?
2000 was the year when Belarusian scientists Alexey Solomonov and Valeriy Anoshko suggested that the geographical centre of Europe is situated 48 kilometres away to the south-west from Polotsk. The idea was proved by Russian scientists, and a small sculpture was erected in Polotsk in 2008.
This country has two official languages, English and French
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What unofficial Belarusian symbols can you mention?
Among unofficial symbols is bison which represents strengths tenacity of Belarusian nation, stork which reflects national purity, cornflowers which are the sign of beauty, tractor “Belarus” which illustrates industrial power of the country and potatoes which are stereotipically considered to the only food of Belarusians.
What is the biggest forest on the territory of Belarus?
The biggest national reserve on the territory of Belarus is Belovezhskaya Pushcha. It’s a reserve with unique flora and fauna. Belovezhskaya Pushcha is the oldest national reserve in Europe. The history of the reserve dates back to 1276. More than 2000 different species of plants and 11000 species of animals inhabit the reserve. What is more, it is home for some animals included into the Red Book such as black stork, grey swan, bison. In 1992 the reserve was included into Unesco World Heritage List.
What does Belarusian national costume look like?
All national attire of Belarusians had clear divisions into festive, everyday, wedding, men's and women's clothing. Belarusians wore a spacious, loose-fitting shirt based on natural linen, a beautiful vest made of durable cloth and a headdress. The shirt was sewn with a turn-down collar and a wide chest slit. The wide collar and the lower part of the garment were embroidered in a colorful national style. The shirt relied on a catchy belt of bright red color. In some models of trousers, a belt and a button closure were also provided
What state formations Belarus was a part of in ancient times?
It is thought that the territory of modern Belarus was first inhabitated about 26000 years ago. Throughout milleniums Polotsk principality was created which was a part of Kievan Rus. Then, in the 13th century Belarus became a part of Great Duchy of Lithuania. It was 1569 when Great Duchy of Lithuania stopped its existence and Belarus appeared as a part of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. As a result of three partitions of the Commonwealth, the Belarusian lands became part of the Russian Empire in 1772. Afterwads, in 1922 Belarus was a part of USSR. Belarus gained conditional independence and began to exist as BSSR. Finnaly, with the adoption of the constitution on March 15, 1994 Belarus became an independent state and was proclaimed the Republic of Belarus.
This country is famous for unusual and dangerous animals
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