State symbols
The state flag of the Republic of Belarus is a symbol of the state sovereignty of the Republic of Belarus; it is a rectangular panel consisting of two horizontally located colored stripes: the top – red, 2/3 of the width of the flag and the bottom – green, 1/3.
Near the pole, the Belarusian national ornament of red color on a white field is located vertically, making up 1/9 of the length of the flag. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 1:2. The flag is attached to a pole (flagpole), which is painted golden (ochre).
The national flag is constantly raised on the buildings of government bodies and some government institutions, installed in the offices of the heads of these bodies (institutions), in schools, at polling stations, and hung during various ceremonial events.
When simultaneously raising or installing the State Flag of the Republic of Belarus and the flag of another state, the State Flag of the Republic of Belarus must be raised or installed on the right side, and the flag of the other state on the left, if you stand facing them.
Citizens can display the National Flag both indoors and outdoors during national, labor, family holidays and other memorable days. In this case, a mandatory condition is respect for the National Flag as a symbol of the state. The state flag of the Republic of Belarus, made in a tabletop version, can be installed in premises used by organizations and citizens of the Republic of Belarus.
More details about where the State Flag can be placed can be found in Chapter 2 of the Law of the Republic of Belarus dated July 5, 2004 No. 301-Z “On State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus”.
The state emblem of the Republic of Belarus is a symbol of the state sovereignty of the Republic of Belarus. It represents a golden outline of the State Border of the Republic of Belarus placed in a silver field, superimposed on the golden rays of the sun rising over the globe. At the top of the field is a five-pointed red star. The coat of arms is framed by a wreath of golden ears intertwined with clover flowers on the right and flax flowers on the left. The wreath is intertwined three times on each side with a red-green ribbon, in the middle part of which, at the base of the State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus, the words “Republic of Belarus” are inscribed in gold in two lines.
The image of the State Emblem is placed on the buildings of government bodies and a number of government institutions, inside the offices of their leaders, as well as on the seals of these bodies, on coins, and passports of citizens of the Republic of Belarus. Unlike the State Flag, the State Emblem has a more official meaning, therefore the possibility of its free use by citizens is not provided for. In particular, it is prohibited to place it on business cards of persons who are not government employees.
When placing the State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus and the coat of arms of an administrative-territorial unit or territorial unit of the Republic of Belarus at the same time, the State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus should be located on the left side of the other coat of arms, if you face them. When placing an odd number of coats of arms at the same time, the State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus should be located in the center, and when placing an even number of coats of arms (more than two) – to the left of the center.
More details about where the State Emblem can be placed and the existing restrictions can be found in Chapter 3 of the Law of the Republic of Belarus dated July 5, 2004 No. 301-Z “On State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus”.
The national anthem of the Republic of Belarus is a musical and poetic work performed on special occasions, the list of which is enshrined in legislation.
The national anthem has its own authors – the music for it was written by the Belarusian composer N.F. Sokolovsky, and the words were written by the Belarusian poets M.N. Klimkovich and V.I. Karizno.
Мы, беларусы – мірныя людзі,
Сэрцам адданыя роднай зямлі,
Шчыра сябруем, сілы гартуем
Мы ў працавітай, вольнай сям’і.
Слаўся, зямлі нашай светлае імя,
Слаўся, народаў братэрскі саюз!
Наша любімая маці-Радзіма,
Вечна жыві і квітней, Беларусь!
Разам з братамі мужна вякамі
Мы баранілі родны парог,
У бітвах за волю, бітвах за долю
Свой здабывалі сцяг перамог!
Слаўся, зямлі нашай светлае імя,
Слаўся, народаў братэрскі саюз!
Наша любімая маці-Радзіма,
Вечна жыві і квітней, Беларусь!
Дружба народаў – сіла народаў –
Наш запаветны, сонечны шлях.
Горда ж узвіся ў ясныя высі,
Сцяг пераможны – радасці сцяг!
Слаўся, зямлі нашай светлае імя,
Слаўся, народаў братэрскі саюз!
Наша любімая маці-Радзіма,
Вечна жыві і квітней, Беларусь!
The national anthem is performed at the beginning and, in some cases, at the end of important state and social events, including when the President of the Republic of Belarus takes office – after taking the Oath.
Citizens may perform (listen to) the National Anthem during national, labor, family holidays and other special events, while ensuring the necessary respect for it.
As a sign of respect for the National Anthem during its official performance, those present listen to it while standing (men – without hats, military personnel, and other persons for whom wearing uniform is required – in accordance with the law).
More details about the cases in which the National Anthem is and can be performed can be found in Chapter 4 of the Law of the Republic of Belarus dated July 5, 2004 No. 301-Z “On State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus”.
