State symbols

As a sovereign state, the Republic of Belarus has its own state symbols - the State Flag, the State Emblem, and the State Anthem.
Since 1917, the State Flag and State Emblem have changed repeatedly in Belarus. However, despite the differences, all versions of state symbols had a similar basis, which allows us to speak of their historical continuity.

State flag

The national 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 upper one is red, 2/3 of the width of the flag, and the lower one is green, 1/3.

Near the flagpole, there is a vertical Belarusian national ornament in red on a white field, which is 1/9 of the flag's length. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 1:2. The flag is attached to a flagpole, which is painted golden (ochre).

The national flag is constantly raised on the buildings of government bodies and some government institutions, is installed in the offices of the heads of these bodies (institutions), in schools, at polling stations, and is hung during various ceremonial events.

When simultaneously raising or installing the National Flag of the Republic of Belarus and the flag of another state, the National 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 may display the National Flag both inside and outside the premises during national, labor, family holidays and other memorable days. In this case, it is mandatory to respect the National Flag as a symbol of the state. The National Flag of the Republic of Belarus, made in a tabletop version, may be installed in premises used by organizations and citizens of the Republic of Belarus.

State Emblem 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 is 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 of grain, intertwined with clover flowers on the right and flax flowers on the left. The wreath is entwined three times on each side with a red and green ribbon, in the middle 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 state institutions, inside the offices of their heads, 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, it is not envisaged that it can be freely used by citizens. In particular, it is prohibited to place it on business cards of persons who are not civil servants.

When simultaneously placing the State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus and the emblem of an administrative-territorial unit or territorial unit of the Republic of Belarus, the State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus should be located to the left of the other emblem, if you stand facing them. When simultaneously placing an odd number of emblems, the State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus should be located in the center, and when placing an even number of emblems (more than two) - to the left of the center.

National Anthem 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 established by law.

The National Anthem is performed at the beginning and, in some cases, at the end of important state and public events, including when the President of the Republic of Belarus takes office - after he has taken the Oath.

Citizens may perform (listen to) the National Anthem during national, labor, family holidays and other ceremonial events, provided that the necessary respect for it is ensured.

As a sign of respect for the National Anthem, when it is officially performed, those present listen to it standing (men - without headgear, military personnel, and other persons required to wear uniforms - in accordance with the law).