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.04.26
09:00
Society
Historian reveals which native of Mstislavl was dubbed Semi-Devil and which the Belarusian Remarque
![Igor Marzalyuk [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000022_1776146306_179051_medium.png "Igor Marzalyuk [Screengrab/BelTA]")
Igor Marzalyuk, Chairman of the Standing Commission on Education, Culture and Science of the House of Representatives, explained in the BelTA project True History. Lectures by Igor Marzalyuk which talented native of Mstislavl District was nicknamed Polubes (Semi-Devil) and who was called the Belarusian Remarque.
13
.04.26
20:00
Society
Historian: Piotr Mstislavets brought latest book printing technologies to 16th-century Moscow
Mstislavl printer Piotr Mstislavets, together with Ivan Fyodorov in Moscow, continued the work of Francysk Skaryna, Igor Marzalyuk said in the latest episode of BelTA’s project Real History. Lectures by Igor Marzalyuk.
19:45
Politics
Ambassador: Belarus, Vietnam working on roadmap for strategic partnership
Belarus and Vietnam actively developing roadmap for strategic partnership, Ambassador Nguyen Van Trung told the media before a meeting with Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives Sergei Rachkov.
19:26
Society
Bulhak Palace in Zhilichi gears up for new tourism season
The residence in Zhilichi is often called “the second Nesvizh” or even “the Belarusian Versailles”. The classical palace and park of the 19th century is an architectural gem of the eastern part of Belarus.
19:08
Politics
MP: Belarus, Vietnam share deep and robust inter-parliamentary ties
Vietnam is a key partner for Belarus in Southeast Asia. The two countries have long-standing historical relations. Positive dynamics continue to this day, primarily thanks to the good relations between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and the top leadership of Vietnam.
19:00
Society
Historian explains why Mstislavl princes led Veliky Novgorod’s army
![Igor Marzalyuk [Screengrab/BelTA]](https://eng.belta.by/images/storage/news/with_archive/2026/000022_1776080179_179036_medium.png "Igor Marzalyuk [Screengrab/BelTA]")
Mstislavl princes also acted as serving princes in Veliky Novgorod. Igor Marzalyuk, Chairman of the Standing Commission on Education, Culture and Science of the House of Representatives, explains why in the BelTA project True History. Lectures by Igor Marzalyuk.
18:43
Politics
Pragmatism or Russophobia? Expert weighs in on Hungary's future course
High voter turnout in the elections worked against the Fidesz party - Hungarian Civic Union. Budapest and other large cities predominantly voted for the opposition. Turnout was higher there than in other regions, Gábor Stier noted.
18:29
Society
Belarus’ Culture Ministry comments on prospects of restitution effort
The Culture Ministry keeps a careful eye out for the Belarusian cultural treasures that were taken out of the country during the war and closely monitors online auctions, Belarusian First Deputy Culture Minister Dmitry Shlyakhtin said on the air of the STV TV channel.
18:00
Society
Historian reveals why Tupichevsky Holy Spirit Monastery was built in Mstislavl
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Legend has it that the miraculous Tupichevskaya Icon of the Mother of God was revealed in the early 17th century to Konstantin Matskevich, a local Orthodox nobleman, in a forest.
17:55
Society
Ancient folk ritual for bountiful harvest and lightning protection performed in Gomel District
The ritual features songs, round dances, and sacred acts. It traditionally unfolds in Gomel District on the second day of Easter. On this day, residents of two neighboring villages, Gadichevo and Markovichi, come together to perform the ritual.
17:37
Society
Historian praises heroic legacy of Princess Anastasia of Slutsk
What made Princess Anastasia of Slutsk renowned, and what authority did she earn among the residents of the city where her children were born was discussed by Igor Marzalyuk in the recent episode of BelTA project True History. Lectures.
17:28
Sport
World Aquatics lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes
World Aquatics has announced that Belarusian and Russian athletes can participate in international competitions, BelTA learned from the press service of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus.
17:11
President
Belarus to launch register for animal feed producers
The decree seeks to improve the feed and feed additive production sector, thereby boosting animal productivity through the provision of balanced and fully nutritious rations.
17:04
Politics
Orban lost, Brussels didn't win: What Hungary's election results really mean
The mystery has been resolved. the opposition Tisza party (Respect and Freedom Party) led by Peter Magyar won the parliamentary elections in Hungary, held on 12 April, by a comfortable margin.
