State Symbols

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The National Flag of the Republic of Belarus

The National Flag of the Republic of Belarus, which is a symbol of state sovereignty of the Republic of Belarus, is a rectangular cloth consisting of two longitudinal stripes: red upper stripe and green lower stripe that are two-thirds and one-third of the flag width respectively. A vertical red-on-white Belarusian decorative pattern, which occupies one-ninth of the flag's length, is placed against the flagstaff. The flag’s ratio of width to length is 1:2. The flag is fixed on a flagstaff painted golden (ochre).

During ceremonies and other solemn events, the National Flag of the Republic of Belarus is used with a diamond-shaped top edge containing a five-point star. The star is analogous to the one depicted on the national Emblem of the Republic of Belarus. The top edges are made of yellow metal.

The National Emblem of the Republic of Belarus

The National Emblem of the Republic of Belarus, which is a symbol of state sovereignty of the Republic of Belarus, represents a green-colored contour of the Republic of Belarus in golden rays radiated by the sun over the globe. On top of the contour is a five-pointed red star. The emblem is set in a frame of wreath of golden wheat-ears interlaced with clover flowers on the right and flax flowers on the left. Wheat-ears are interlaced with a red-green ribbon carrying a golden inscription "The Republic of Belarus" at the bottom.

The National Anthem of the Republic of Belarus

In pursuance of Article 19 of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, the symbols of the Republic of Belarus as a sovereign state shall be its national flag, national emblem and national anthem.

The President of the Republic of Belarus put forward a task of composing the anthem of a new, independent Belarus. A musical composition by N.Sokolovsky (music) and M.Klimkovich and V. Karizna  (lyrics) was proclaimed as Belarus’ national anthem.  

The new national anthem of the Republic of Belarus retains the music by N. Sokolovsky, which symbolizes continuity of the historical traditions of Belarusian people and enjoys popularity and esteem among people from various generations. As for its artistic qualities, this music meets all the requirements posed to anthems.

The lyrics by M. Klimkovich and V. Karizna was given preference among the other textual suggestions for the music by N. Sokolovsky.  Matching the melody and rhythm of the music by N. Sokolovsky, their poetical work reflects at the same time the new political, economic and social conditions of the development of the Republic of Belarus as a sovereign and peace loving state, it emphasizes patriotism and industriousness of its citizens, friendly relations between all the ethnical groups residing in our country.   

By his Decree, the Head of State approved the Provisions on the national anthem of the Republic of Belarus, which define the status of the anthem, the conditions and regulations governing the playing of the national anthem.

With the approval of the national anthem, the process of forming the state symbols of the Republic of Belarus was accomplished.  

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 The document has been published 17.05.2006