THE ROLE OF BELARUSIAN CULTURE ON THE

INTERNATIONAL ARENA

Fine Art in Belarus

Fine art in Belarus varies in style, direction and genre. The most captivating work by Belarus artists in different periods can be seen in museums across the country.

The largest collection of works of art are in the National Museum of Art, which actively promotes national art. Exhibitions by local artists are regularly held here. Other prominent museums across the country are the Vitebsk Art Museum, Mogilev regional Art Museum and the Polotsk art gallery.

the National Museum of Art

Painters

Marc Chagall, one of the most famous Belarusians, was born in Vitebsk in 1887 and founded an art school in the city.

Bella with White Collar, 1917

Most people in Belarus can play at least one musical instrument, and music in the country today boasts a mixture of styles and influences. Traditional and folk music still has a big following in Belarus.

Modern pop music is increasingly popular in Belarus. Belarus has been an enthusiastic participant in the Eurovision Song Contest since 2004

Music festivals are very popular in Belarus. The international arts festival Slavonic Bazaar in Vitebsk has become the symbol of the festival movement of Belarus

Pesnyary band

Syabry band

The National Academic Big Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus

The first stationary theater was founded in Belarus in 1933 on the basis of the Belarusian opera and ballet school. The most famous operas staged in this theater are "Boris Godunov", "Othello", "and many other masterpieces of the world art. Nowadays you can see new interpretations of classical plays like "Carmen" and "Boris Goduniov" as well as traditional performances...

The National academic drama theatre named after Maxim Gorky

Literature in Belarus Books and literature have played an

important role among the cultural arts of Belarus for centuries.

Famous writers and poets from Belarus include:

Simeon Polotsky Yanka Kupala Yakub Kolas Maxim Bogdanovich Vasil Bykov

Opened in June 2006 in a new hi-tech building, the National Library in Minsk is the copyright library for the Republic of Belarus. A real source of national pride. It boasts the largest collection of Russian-language books outside of Russia.

The best Belarusian film is

“People on the swamp”