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Сycle of Excursions "Famous Names of Motherland"

Сycle of Excursions "Famous Names of Motherland"
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The year of 2020 is declared the Year of the Native Land in the Republic of Belarus. For each person, the native land is the place where he was born and raised, where he realized first himself as a person. To Remember his origins, preserve traditions and multiply cultural values, there is the duty of every citizen of our country.

In the frameworks of the Year of the Native Land the National Library of Belarus organizes excursions "Famous names of Motherland", dedicated to the life and work of Yanka Kupala, Yakub Kolas, Yanka Maur, Maxim Bahdanovich, Kandrat Krapiva, Francysk Skaryna, Mark Chagall. Tourists will have a unique opportunity to learn interesting facts of the outstanding personalities’ biographies and the regions from where they come from. Visitors will see the books, posters, postcards, photographs and photographic reproductions from the collections of the National Library of Belarus.

During the excursion the library guests will learn the architectural features of the building, the ordering and delivery documents system, visit the book museum and one of the reading rooms.

Groups are formed up to 15 people. Excursions are organized by advance booking between 10.00 and 18.00 from Tuesday to Saturday.

Cost for group up to 15 persons: 20 BYN
Cost for pupils and students is with the 35% discount: 13 BYN

For more info: (+375 17) 293 29 66; (+375 17) 293 28 53.

Events

Smoking or Health – You Are to Choose!

17.05.2023

From 17 May to 14 June, the Documents of international organizations reading room (No 207g) will host a theme exhibition "Smoking or Health – you are to Choose!" dedicated to World No Tobacco Day.

Creating Fairy Tales by Paintbrush

05.05.2023

From May 5 to June 12, the Documents on Art reading room (No 306) is launching the book and illustrative exhibition "Creating Fairy Tales by Paintbrush", dedicated to the 175th anniversary of the birth of the Russian artist Viktar Vasniatsow (1848–1926).

Music from the Heart

02.03.2023

From March 2 to April 21, the Musical and audiovisual documents reading room (No 305) is hosting the exhibition "Music from the Heart", dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of the notable Russian composer, pianist and conductor Siargej Rachmaninaw (1873 – 1943).

Anthem of Poetry and Songs

03.05.2023

The jubilee exhibition "Anthem of Poetry and Songs" honours the 85th birthday of renowned Belarussian cultural worker Vladimir Karyzna, is on display from May 3 to June 7 at the Belarusian Literature reading room (No 205) in Minsk.