Famous People
Person that was a humanist, physician, and translator. He is known to be one of the first book printers in all of Eastern Europe.
Francysk Skaryna
Why is Belarus is called the "lungs of Europe"?
Thanks to the abudance of forests on its territory,which occupy 40 % of the area of Belarus
What do the girls weave at Kupala night?
Wreath of flowers
What is the first mention of Minsk in chronicles?
3 March 1067 year
In 2014 she was given the Hero of Belarus medal, after winning three gold medals at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Darya Domracheva
Why is Belarus called "the coutry with blue-eyes"?
People call Belarus "the coutry with blue-eyes" for its many lakes and rivers.
The main holiday of Belarusian nationality, celebrated annually once a year.
Independence Day
When did the liberation of Belarus from the Fascist invaders begin?
In September 1943
He is a Belarusian former professional footballer. Played for football clubs such as BATE, Arsenal, Barcelona and VfB Stuttgart.
Alexander Hleb
Name the regional center of Belarus and the seaport in France that have the same name?
Brest
Which tree branches are blessed in church at Easter?
Willow branches
When did the "rail war" begin?
June 1943
Physicist and academic who contributed significantly to the creation of modern heterostructure physics and electronics. He shared the 2000 Nobel Prize in Physics for the development of the semiconductor heterojunction for optoelectronics.
Zhores Alferov
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located on the territory of Belarus ?
4
Traditional holiday that was originally celebrated on the shortest night of the year. It involves herb collecting, bonfire lighting, and bathing in the river.
Kupala Night
When did Belarus become a part of the USSR?
In 1922
Question-Auction
This man worked first as a teacher, then in agriculture, but it all grew into something much bigger.
How many lakes are there in Belarus?
About 11 thousands
A holiday which is celebrated on 17 September. This day has become an act of historical justice for the Belarusian people, divided against their wishes in 1921 under the terms of the Riga Peace Treaty, and is forever enshrined in the national historical tradition.
Unity Day
When was Belarus founded?
August 25, 1991