‘Voices of living history’. Russia’s Kazan hosts Every Third commemorative concert
Every Third is the grim arithmetic of Belarus’ losses during the Great Patriotic War. Ahead of Victory Day, this poignant number came to life in Kazan. The Kazan Expo hosted a commemorative concert that served as a tribute to the shared sacrifice of the Soviet people. In unison with the music, authentic wartime voices rang out — through folded triangle letters and archival photographs from BelTA’s unique exhibition featuring the fates of heroes who linked Belarus and Tatarstan. BelTA found out what moved Kazan residents most about the concert and whether they still preserve their family wartime archives.
Minsk hosts Library Night event
The nationwide campaign Library Night 2026 dedicated to World Book and Copyright Day once again welcomed reading enthusiasts at the National Library of Belarus. Visitors were offered dozens of themed activities: lectures, workshops, tours, creative meetings, games for children and adults, and other educational attractions. BelTA correspondents visited the country’s main library to see what surprised and delighted both new guests and long-time visitors.
Belarus and Vietnam have agreed to hold Cinema Days
Belarus and Vietnam have agreed to exchange movie Days, BelTA has learned with reference to the Belarusian foreign office in Hanoi.
Ryazan Russian Folk Choir performs in Minsk
The Ryazan State Academic Russian Folk Choir named after E. Popov preserves the folklore traditions of the Ryazan region and Russian folk singing culture. The unique combination of high professionalism and the distinctive, original Ryazan sound makes the choir a gem of Russian folk artistic culture.
E.T.N.O. festival in Vitebsk
On 21 February, Vitebsk hosted the national festival E.T.N.O.: Energy of Traditions, Heritage of the Community! The festival included a gala concert featuring both Belarusian and foreign students who came to study in our country from India, Sri Lanka, the Republic of the Congo, China, and Nigeria.
Code of Myths exhibition project explores link between ancient and Belarusian culture
The Code of Myths exhibition project has opened at the National Library of Belarus, BelTA has learned
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Belarusian experts reconstruct face of miner from 4,500 years ago
Belarusian scientists have reconstructed the face of a miner who lived 4,500 years ago as part of the new study titled «The Population of Belarus. An Album in Faces, A Look into the Past» which was presented in Minsk on 4 February, BelTA has learned.
‘Belarusian recipe that won American hearts’: Argentina’s daily runs a feature on Belarus’ signature dish
Argentina’s largest daily, Clarin, has published a feature on Belarusian draniki (potato pancakes), noting that the dish is currently enjoying its moment in the spotlight and has become a trend.
