All peoples experienced some fateful events and days that forever changed the course of their history. Such a milestone for Belarusians is Belarus Independence Day. The solemn day of the liberation of the people from the Nazi occupiers. By the will of the inhabitants of the country, it was this date that linked together such concepts as “freedom” and “independence” in one holiday.
Belarus is a great country with a rich history
If we talk about the history of the founding of Belarus, then information about the settlements on these lands dates back to the Stone Age. The remains of ancient residents at different times were found in the Gomel, Mogilev, Brest, Minsk and Grodno regions.
The Slavs began to penetrate the territory of modern Belarus in the first centuries of our era, gradually creating the so-called Baltic tribes.
The first annalistic mention of the city of Polotsk and the Principality of Polotsk came at the beginning of the 9th century. It existed on the territory of modern Minsk and Vitebsk regions and persisted until the XIII century. Later, the lands of Belarus were part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
In 1569, the Union of Lublin was signed between the Kingdom of Poland and the Principality. The crown and the principality merged into one power - the Commonwealth, which lasted until 1795. The reason for its collapse was the endless war. The territory of the Commonwealth was divided between Austria, Russia and Prussia. As part of the Russian Empire, Belarus lasted from 1772 to 1917. In 1921, the Riga Peace Treaty was signed, according to which part of the Belarusian lands was transferred to Poland.
In 1922, Belarus was one of the countries of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
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In 1945, Belarus joined the UN (United Nations Organization).
In 1954, the BSSR joined UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics ceased to exist in 1991, and Belarus gained complete freedom, becoming an independent state.
In 1994, Belarus hosted the first democratic presidential election. The victory was won by Alexander G. Lukashenko.
In 1997, an agreement on the Union of two states was signed between Russia and the Belarusian Republic. And already in 1999, the Union State of the two countries was created.
Independence Day of Belarus
Republic Day is the most important holiday of the state. Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus is celebrated every year on July 3. On this day in 1944, Minsk was liberated from Nazi occupation.
The resolution on the celebration of Independence Day on July 3, on the day Belarus was liberated from German occupation, was adopted following a republican referendum in 1996.
How to celebrate Independence Day
The most important holiday among residents of the country is considered Independence Day of Belarus. The date is unchanged - July 3. Everyone is waiting for the main event: both adults and children. A military parade is marching along the main square of the country as a symbol of the fact that the strong Belarusian people won the Second World War at the cost of inconceivable losses and will not give their independence to anyone in the future.
On the Independence Day of Belarus, mass celebrations and festivities are held throughout the country. Fairs are gathering in different regions of Minsk, where you can buy state symbols: flags, scarves, embroideries, towels, dishes, pastries and potato dishes (potato pancakes, potato grandmothers, etc.), all kinds of sausages, pastries, honey tinctures and balms, literature, postcards, magnets, paintings with images of rich nature or cities of the Republic of Belarus.
Belarusian embroidered shirts with bright ornaments are considered symbolic attire on this day. On this holiday, such paraphernalia is inherent not only to residents, but also becomes an element of stylization of expositions at fair tables and restaurants of cities.
July 3 is a day off for most of the citizens. Mass events are held in squares, in parks, in shopping centers and in the suburbs.
The Independence Day ends with a traditional salute.
