Geography & Nature
This is the capital and the largest city of Belarus.
Minsk
When is Independence Day celebrated in Belarus?
3 July
This futuristic, 23-story building in Minsk shaped like a rhombicube holds millions of books.
The National Library of Belarus
He is the Belarusian printing pioneer who translated and published the first Bible in the Belarusian language in 1517.
Francysk Skaryna
This is the most famous traditional Belarusian dish, made of grated potatoes and served with sour cream.
Draniki
Belarus borders five countries. Name them.
Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia
What are the three colors featured on the national flag of Belarus?
Red, green, and white
Name the two famous Belarusian castles that are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Mir Castle and Nesvizh Castle
This world-famous 20th-century avant-garde painter was born in Vitebsk and painted the famous masterpiece "Over the Town".
Marc Chagall
This ancient midsummer festival is celebrated on the night of July 6-7 with bonfires, flower wreaths, and searches for the mythical fern flower.
Kupalle (Kupala Night)
This heavy, prehistoric animal is the main natural symbol of Belarus and lives in the Belovezhskaya Pushcha.
The European bison (Zubr)
This ancient Belarusian city, first mentioned in 862, is considered the oldest city in the country.
Polotsk
This tragic memorial complex was built on the site of a village burned down by the Nazis to honor the millions of Belarusians who died in WWII.
Khatyn Memorial Complex
Name at least one of the two classic national poets of Belarus after whom major streets, universities, and theaters are named.
Yanka Kupala or Yakub Kolas
What is the name of the traditional Belarusian holiday that marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, celebrated with pancakes?
Maslenitsa
Belarus is often called by this poetic name due to its 10,000 lakes and thousands of rivers.
The blue-eyed country
This beautiful white bird with black wingtips is a popular national symbol of Belarus, symbolizing peace and home.
The White Stork
This long, central avenue in Minsk is a prime example of Soviet style architecture and is nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Independence Avenue
This 12th-century saintly woman from Polotsk was a nun, educator, and the first woman in Belarus to be canonized.
Euphrosyne of Polotsk
This traditional spring holiday is celebrated exactly one week after Orthodox Easter, when people visit cemeteries to honor their ancestors.
Radonitsa
This is the highest point in Belarus, measuring 345 meters above sea level.
Dzerzhinskaya Hill (Hara Dziaržynskaja)
This legendary defensive fortress became a symbol of courage and Soviet resistance during the very first days of World War II.
Brest Fortress
This unique national park in the Vitebsk region is famous for its interconnected chain of lakes left by an ancient glacier.
Braslav Lakes National Park
This military engineer and general born near Kossovo became a national hero not only in Belarus but also in Poland and the United States.
Tadeusz Kościuszko
These historic, luxurious belts woven with gold and silver threads in the 18th century were worn by noblemen and are a symbol of Belarusian handicraft.
Slutsk belts