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COUNTRYBALLS №1 | История Беларуси (the history of Belarus)

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Музыка: Spirit Of The East Avexer (ex. PaperCut Music Prod.) Группа ВКонтакте: https://vk.com/belarus_countryballs Вы можете предложить свой сценарий для будущих эпизодов кантриболз именно здесь. Донат Яндекс 410013674006119

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Освобождение Гомельщины

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Фильм про Витебск

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Фильм о Витебске. А что вы знаете о Витебске? История Витебска - интересна и индивидуальна. Сейчас Витебск современный и гостеприимный город. Если Вы собираетесь приехать в гости в этот город, то здесь вы найдете рестораны и кафе Витебска - http://gorodvitebsk.by/katalog/restorany_i_kafe , гостиницы и отели Витебска - http://gorodvitebsk.by/katalog/gostinicy, сможете погулять по музеям Витебска - http://gorodvitebsk.by/katalog/muzei_galerei_vystavochnye_zaly?r=7 В Витебске проходит фестиваль "Славянский Базар" - http://gorodvitebsk.by/slavyanskii_bazar_2015.

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брест культурная столица беларуси

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Брест - культурная столица Беларуси

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Авторы ролика: Павел Малашёнок и Павел Антонюк BrestTimeLapse Part3 (SlowMo) Студия SlowMo: vk.com/slowmobrest Для официального сайта - Брест - культурная столица Беларуси - http://kulturabrest.by

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Gomel - Gomel oblast administrative center - is located in the south-east of the Republic of Belarus on the river. SOG.
Currently Gomel population (493.7 thousand), land area (113 km2) and industrial production is the second city after the capital of Belarus. The city has 795 streets, the length of 478.4 km, 26 vehicle overpasses and bridges. An integral part of the appearance of a modern city has become a pedestrian bridge across the river Sozh 243 m long, linking the administrative center of the city and an excellent left-bank area of ​​Gomel holidays. The city is considered one of the greenest in the country. Trees, shrubs and flowers occupy more than 660 hectares.

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For the first time Minsk is mentioned in the "Tale of Bygone Years" in 1067, in connection with the events that took place in Kievan Rus.
In the city there are three historical and architectural zones: zone of old Minsk, or the area of ​​the Upper Town, where the planning and development of the XVII century is partially preserved. - The beginning of the XIX century .; Trinity area and Rakovsky suburbs. The territory of the ancient castle - Minsk castle site - is an archaeological reserve.
Today Minsk - the largest industrial and cultural center of Belarus. There are 290 industrial enterprises of machine-building and metal-working industry in Minsk 34 higher educational institutions, 164 scientific and research institutions, in Vol. H. Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.

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Vitebsk - one of the oldest cities in Belarus. Located on the high banks of the Western Dvina
City went down in history as one of the centers of artistic avant-garde. With the Vitebsk land is closely related to the work of artists I. Trutnev, M. Dobuzhinsky, Repin, Yu Peng, Malevich, Robert Falk, M. Chagall. In Vitebsk, today there are about 228 monuments. 136 monuments of history and culture, and 4 archeological monuments. The city renovated building of the former Town Hall, Church of St. Barbara with a gate and fence, Church of the Intercession, Church of the Annunciation. The good state of preservation of the former Alexander Gymnasium and the former Governor's Palace, which in 1812 was the headquarters of Napoleon.

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Brest - administrative center of the Brest region of Belarus. the city has an area of ​​more than 13 thousand hectares, of which occupies 1/6 of the green massiv.Brest has a favorable geopolitical position, and is a major transportation hub.
Berestye the first time in 1019 is mentioned in the pages of "The Tale of Bygone Years". In the XI century. Berestye - is an ancient Russian town and the fortress on the border with Polish and Lithuanian lands.
In XIV - XVI centuries. Berestye - one of the largest cities in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1390 Berestye first Belarusian cities received the right to self-government, known as Magdeburg rights. In December 1409 there was held a secret meeting of the Polish king Jagiello and Lithuanian Grand Duke Vytautas, during which the plan was developed a general battle with the Crusaders.
Today Brest - is one of the industrial centers of Belarus. It is also a major transport hub and cultural center with rich history and interesting folk traditions.

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Stephen Báthory - King of Poland and GStephen Báthory - King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. Son of Transylvanian voivode, prince of Transylvania.
On the Polish royal throne succeeded Henry de Valois, married to Anne Jagiellons. After Henry, as well as all the subsequent kings, signed "henrician articles", confirming the rule of "szlachta democracy".rand Duke of Lithuania. Son of Transylvanian voivode, prince of Transylvania.

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Нацыянальны гісторыка-культурны музей-запаведнік "Нясвіж". Дакументальны фільм з цыклу "Музеі Беларусі". "Белтэлерадыёкампанія", 2014 г. Национальный историко-культурный музей-заповедник "Несвиж". Документальный фильм из цикла "Музеи Беларуси". "Белтелерадиокомпания", 2014 г.

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Замкавы комплекс "Мір" (Мірскі замак). Дакументальны фільм з цыклу "Музеі Беларусі". "Белтэлерадыёкампанія", 2014 г. Замковый комплекс "Мир" (Мирский замок). Документальный фильм из цикла "Музеи Беларуси". "Белтелерадиокомпания", 2014 г.

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27 Лидский замок

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Vitovt - Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1392. Knyaz Hrodna, Lutsky, Troksky. Hailed king of Hussites. One of the most famous rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, during the life was nicknamed the Great.

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Jogaila,  was a Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland. He ruled in Lithuania from 1377, at first with his uncle, Kęstutis. In 1386, he converted to Christianity, was baptized as Władysław, married the young Queen Jadwiga of Poland, and was crowned Polish king as Władysław Jagiełło. His reign in Poland lasted a further forty-eight years and laid the foundation for the centuries-long Polish-Lithuanian union. He gave his name to the Jagiellon branch of the Gediminids dynasty, which ruled both states until 1572, and became one of the most influential dynasties in medieval Central and Eastern Europe

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As a result of the division of Rzecz Pospolita into three parts, Belarus land became part of the Russian Empire. In these new territories the Russian Government started to pursue a policy of russification.

1794 to the First World War – a string of conflicts including:

Revolt under Tadeusz Kostushko’s leadership (1794)

Napoleonic invasion of Russia (1812)

Polish Revolt (1830 – 1831)

Great Rebellion, headed by Kastus Kalinovski (1863-1864)

In the 1880s the revolutionary organisation Gomon was established by Belarusian students in Saint Petersburg. This was the precursor to the first Belarusian national political party Gromada, formed in 1903.

In 1906 the Stolypin agrarian reform began. Mass displacement of the peasant classes (from 1906 – 1916) saw more than 33,000 move from Belarusian territory to Siberia.

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This was a particularly turbulent time in Belarusian history. The state was drawn intowars in Europe and with Russia including:

1654-1667 – war with Russia

1700-1721 – North War (Sweden and Russia)

Rzecz Pospolita led to long wars which weakened the state, and it lost its independence. In 1772 the western provinces of Belarus were annexed to the Russian Empire and in 1795 Rcecz Pospolitsa was divided between Russia, Austria and Prussia.

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Денис Николаев

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ВЕЛИКОЕ КНЯЖЕСТВО ЛИТОВСКОЕ

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The Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Rus and Samogotia

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The Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Rus and Samogotia

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The Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Rus and Samogotia was a powerful state spanningBelarus, Lithuania, the Kiev, Chernigov and Volyn areas of the Ukraine and western Russia from the Baltics to the Black Sea.

The Grand Duchy began its rise to power under the reign of Mindovg (Mindaugas) in the 13th century and only began to lose its authority after a number of wars in the 16th century.

In 1569 the Grand Duchy and the Kingdom of Poland signed the Union of Lublin: on equal terms the Duchy and the Crown united in a federative state – Rzecz Pospolita. It signified the start of a new chapter in Belarusian history.

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First states to be formed on Belarusian territory

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First states to be formed on Belarusian territory

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Belarus colonization by the Slavs began in the early centuries AD. Over the next few centuries they had settled over the entire region, replacing the earlier Baltic culture.

In the 6th to 9th centuries East Slavs formed the first political associations – the unions of tribes.

The 9th century gives us the first recorded accounts of Polotsk and the Polotsk Duchy in the territory of modern Vitebsk and the northern part of the Minsk regions. It remained the dominating force in the region until the 13th century.

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At the beginning of the Iron Age there were 3 main settlements in Belarus around the major river basins of the Dneiper, Dvina, and Pripyat rivers.

Milogradskaya culture

Pomorskiy culture

Dneiper-Dvinskiy culture

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The first signs of settlements in ancient Belarus date back approximately 100,000-35,000 years.

The most significant Stone Age settlements have been discovered in the Gomel region. Sites discovered from the Palaeolithic period in the village of Yurovichi (Kalinkovichi area) existed approximately 26 000 years ago.  Sites discovered in the village of Berdysh (Chechersk area) date back 23,000-24,000 years. Ancient cultural relics have also been discovered in the Mogilev, Grodno and Minsk regions.

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Population – 9.498,4 million (on 1 January 2016)

Life expectancy at birth – 73.2 years

Population living in cities – 77.6%

The capital is Minsk – 1.959,8 million inhabitants

Regional centres of Belarus (on 1 January 2016):

Brest Oblast – 1.387,0 million inhabitants

Vitebsk Oblast  – 1.193,6 million inhabitants

Gomel Oblast  – 1.422,9 million inhabitants

Grodno Oblast – 1.050,1 million inhabitants

Mogilev Oblast – 1.067,7 million inhabitants

Minsk Oblast – 1.417,3 million inhabitants

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207,600 km²

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Food, drinks, houses, streets, shops, clothes, furniture - everything seems different from what you see in your country. This can really become a new world for you, the source of inspiration, and the place for recreation. Feel like diving into a new diverse world? Need more emotions and feelings outburst? Then you are most welcome to Belarus!

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Had someone of your relatives taken part in World War 2? Had your grandparents lived in the Soviet Union? Here, on the territory of Belarus, you can feel overwhelmed with memories and recollections. Great travel destination for history-lovers!

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Smile: you are in Belarus, the country, most famous for its hospitality and tolerance. Meet people from Belarus, make friends, and fall in love with the country and its people.

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Top-notch Opera and Ballet Concert for less than 10$? Visiting a circus for a price of a coffee in the city centre? Artists corners, theatres, museums, concert halls - real art doesn't have to be pricey... at least here in Belarus!

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Want to be left alone and feel the spirit of nature wandering around you? Take an eco-tour around Belarus and discover nature treasures of the country!

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This is a time-lapse video about Belarus done for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belarus.

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That's the easiest explanation. Looking at the map below, we can easily see that Belarus lies in Eastern Europe, between Poland and Russia. It borders also with the Ukraine, Lithuania, and Latvia. The geographical position of Belarus has always been influencing the destiny of the country and is believed to impact the national character of Belarusians.