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Belarusian Culture → Environment → National Symbols

As a Belarusian language teacher, I believe that it is essential for my students to learn about Belarusian culture and traditions. In this lesson, we will be exploring the different symbols of Belarus, including the national emblem, flag, and anthem.


Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: New Year's & Famous Folktales.

National Emblem

The national emblem of Belarus features a crest adorned with a white and red ribbon, which is a symbol of the country's struggle for freedom and independence. The emblem is encircled by a wreath of wheat and clover, which represent the rich agricultural heritage of the country. At the bottom of the emblem, there is a ribbon that bears the country's official motto: "An unbreakable alliance with Russia."

Let's take a look at some vocabulary related to the national emblem:

Belarusian Pronunciation English
Герб Huerb Emblem
Лента Lenta Ribbon
Крэст Krest Crest
Прапоўдзіць крэсце Propaudzits' krestse To bear the crest

National Flag

The national flag of Belarus consists of two horizontal stripes, one green and one red, with a traditional red and white ornament pattern on the left-hand side. The green stripe at the top represents the lush vegetation of Belarus, while the red stripe symbolizes the bravery and courage of the Belarusian people. The red and white ornament pattern is a unique feature of the Belarusian flag and has its roots in the country's ancient history.

Here are some vocabulary words related to the national flag:

Belarusian Pronunciation English
Сцяг Stsyah Flag
Зялёны Zyalony Green
Чырвоны Chyrvony Red
Рухмак Rukhmak Ornament pattern

National Anthem

The national anthem of Belarus is called "My Belarusy" (We Belarusians) and has its roots in a poem written by the Belarusian writer, Maksim Bahdanovich. The anthem speaks of the beauty and strength of Belarus, as well as the resilience of its people. It is customary for the anthem to be played at official ceremonies and sporting events.

Here are some vocabulary words related to the national anthem:

Belarusian Pronunciation English
Гімн Himn Anthem
Аўтар Autar Author
Гэта́ песня́ пра Белару́сь Heta pesnya pra Belarus' This is a song about Belarus
Спява́ць Spyavats' To sing

I hope this lesson has helped you to learn more about Belarusian symbols and their importance. These symbols hold great significance for the people of Belarus and are a representation of their history, culture, and identity.

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