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Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko (Lukashenka) (Belarusian: Алякса́ндар Рыго́равіч Лукашэ́нка, Russian: ) (born August 30, 1954) has been the President of Belarus since 1994. ... This is a list of people who have held the position prime minister for the European country of Belarus (Премьер-министр Республики Беларусь): Vyacheslav Kebich (1991 - 1994) Mikhail Chigir (1994 - 1996) Syargey Ling (1996 - 1997 ) Vladimir Yermoshin (1997 - 2001) Gennady Novitsky (2001 - 2003) Sergey Sidorsky (2003 - present) Category: ... Sergey Sidorsky (Belarusian: Сяргей Сідорскі (Syarhey Sidorski/Siarhiej Sidorski)) (born 1954) is the Prime Minister of Belarus. ... The National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus is the bicameral parliament that governs the Eastern Europe country of Belarus. ... The Council of the Republic is the upper-chamber in Belarus bicameral parliament, the National Assembly. ... Under the 1996 Constitution, the House of Representatives (Palata Predstavitelei) is the lower house of the parliament of Belarus. ... A political party is a political organization subscribing to a certain ideology or formed around very special issues with the aim to participate in power, usually by participating in elections. ... Elections in Belarus gives information on election and election results in Belarus. ... The elections for the position of president of Belarus took place on March 19, 2006. ... Under an arrangement with the former USSR, Belarus (known as Byelorussian SSR) was an original member of the United Nations. ... The Supreme Court of the Republic of Belarus is the highest-tier court inside of Belarus and acts as the final court of review. ... The Constitutional Court of Belarus is one of the top-teir courts in the Eastern European country. ...

History of Belarusian states can be traced far to Principality of Polatsk. From 13th century it belonged to Grand Duchy of Lithuania, then to Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In 19th century Belarus together with Lithuania formed the Northwestern Krai of Russian Empire. At the beginning of the 20th century there was a short-lived Belarusian National Republic, and in 1922 Belarus became part of the USSR as Belarusian SSR. In 1991, Belarus regained its independence. Principality of Polatsk (Belarusian: Полацкае княства ,Russian: Полоцкое княжество ) is a medieval principality of the Early East Slavs, one of the constituent principalities within the Kievan Rus. ... The presumable banner of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania with the coat of arms, called Пагоня in Belarusian, Vytis in Lithuanian and PogoÅ„ in Polish Another version of the Lithuanian banner The Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Lithuanian: Lietuvos Didžioji KunigaikÅ¡tystÄ—, Belarusian: Вялі́кае Кня́ства Літо́ўскае (ВКЛ), Ukrainian: Велике Князівство Литовське (ВКЛ), Polish: Wielkie KsiÄ™stwo Litewskie) was an... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Northwestern Krai (Северозападный край) was a subdivision (krai) of the late Imperial Russia, a part of the Western Krai. ... Imperial Russia is the term used to cover the period of Russian history from the expansion of Russia under Peter the Great, through the expansion of the Russian Empire from the Baltic to the Pacific Ocean, to the deposal of Nicholas II of Russia, the last tsar, at the start... National motto: None Official language Belarusian Capital Minsk, Currently in Exile National anthem Vajacki marÅ¡ Chairperson of the Rada Ivonka Survilla Independence  - Declared  - Forced into Exile Treaty of Brest-Litovsk March 25, 1918 January 5, 1919 The Belarusian Peoples Republic (Belarusian: Белару́ская Наро́дная Рэспу́бліка, eng. ... language None. ...

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Dukes of Principality of Polatsk

  • Rahvalod (? - 980)
  • Vladimir I of Kiev (980 - ?)
  • Braczyslaŭ of Polacak (1001 - 1044)
  • Usiaslaŭ of Polacak (1044 - 1101)
  • Barys of Polacak (1101 - 1106)
  • Davyd of Polacak (1106 - 1127)
  • Barys of Polacak (1127 - 1128)
  • Sviatapolk of Kiev (1128 - 1132)
  • Vasil of Polacak (1132 - 1144)
  • Rahvalod Barysavič (1144 - 1151)
  • Rascislaŭ of Miensk (1151 - 1159)
  • Rahvalod Barysavič (1159 - 1162)
  • Usiaslaŭ Vasilkavič (1162 - 1167)
  • Valadar of Miensk (1167 - ?)
  • Mingayl (? – 1192)
  • Kginwil (1192 – 1199)
  • Borys II Połocki (1199 – 12??)
  • Hleb Połocki (12?? - 12??)
  • Iziaslaŭ of Polacak (12?? – 1281)
  • Dowmont (Daumantas) (1281 – 1285)
  • Wojn (Vainius) (1315 – 13??)
  • Narymunt (Narimantas) (13?? - 13??)
  • Lubart (Liubartas) (13?? – 1342)
  • Andrzej (Andrius) (1342 – 1387)
  • Skiryhajla (Skirgaila) (1387 - 1397)

Principality of Polatsk (Belarusian: Полацкае княства ,Russian: Полоцкое княжество ) is a medieval principality of the Early East Slavs, one of the constituent principalities within the Kievan Rus. ... Vladimir and Rogneda (1770). ... Detail of the Millennium of Russia monument in Novgorod (1862) representing St Vladimir and his family. ... Usiaslau Bryachislavich (also Vseslav also Usiaslau the sorcerer, ca. ... Mingayl (? – 1192) was the Prince of Polock, Black Ruthenia (Nowohorodok) after 1185 – 1192, and Horoden. ... Ginwill Coat of Arms Ginwill (Kginwil, Jurij; ? – 1199) was the Prince of PoÅ‚ock. ... Grand Duchy of Lithuania Dowmont (Daumantas; ? – 1285) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania 1281 – 1285, Prince of Utynia, Pskow 1265 – 1285, and Polock 1281 – 1285. ... Fortress of Ladoga (Ladozhskaya krepost) Narimantas (Narymunt, Gleb, ca 1277 – 2 February 1348) was the Prince of Pinsk 13?? – 1348, Polock, Novgorod (Ladoga, Korela (Käkisalmi). ... Coat of arms of Galicia Lubart (Lubko, Lubartas, Dymitr; ca 1300 – 1384) was the King of Galicja (independent kingdom 1253 – 1349) 1340 – 1349, Prince of Polock 13?? – 1342, Wlodzimierz, Luck 1340 – 138?, Wolynia 1340 – 1349, 1350 – 1366, 1371 – 1383. ... Pillars of Giedymin Castle of Trock Skirgiello (Skiryhajla, Skirgaila, Iwan; ca 1354 – 11 January 1397 Kijow; baptized 1383/1384) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania 1386 – 1392, Prince of Trock 1382 – 1395, Połock 1387 - 1397, Kijow 1395 – 1397, regent of Lithuania 1392 - 1401. ...

Grand Dukes of Grand Duchy of Lithuania

Title: Grand Duke ("Вялікі князь" in Belarusian, "Wielki książę" in Polish, "Kunigaikštis" or "Didysis Kunigaikštis" in Lithuanian) The presumable banner of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania with the coat of arms, called Пагоня in Belarusian, Vytis in Lithuanian and PogoÅ„ in Polish Another version of the Lithuanian banner The Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Lithuanian: Lietuvos Didžioji KunigaikÅ¡tystÄ—, Belarusian: Вялі́кае Кня́ства Літо́ўскае (ВКЛ), Ukrainian: Велике Князівство Литовське (ВКЛ), Polish: Wielkie KsiÄ™stwo Litewskie) was an... The title of Grand Duke (Latin, Magnus Dux; German, Großherzog, Russian, Великий князь) used in Slavic, Baltic, and Germanic countries, is ranked in honour below King but higher than a sovereign Duke (Herzog) or Prince (Fürst). ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...

Mindowh (Mindoŭh, Mindaugas) 1246 – 1254, also reigned as the King 1254 - 1258 (1262?)
Woyszwiłk (Vojszalak, Vojšalk, Vaišelga, Vaishyalga, Vaišalgas, Vaišvilkas) 1254, 1258 – 1263
Troniata (Traniata, Treniota) 1263 – 1264
Švarn (Shvarno, Švarnas, Ioann) 1264 – 1267
Vid of Davils (Roman of Ruthenia, Wolk) 1268 (1267) – 1270
Trajdzien (Traidenis) 1270 – (1281) 1282
Narymont (Narimantas) 1281?
Dowmont (Daŭmont, Daumantas) 1281 – 1285
Budzikid (Butigeidis) 1285 – 1291
Lutavier (Putuver, Pukuwer, Butvydas) 1283 (1291) – 1293
Vicień (Witenes, Vytenis) 1293 – 1316
Hedymin (Giedymin, Gediminas) 1316 – 1344, also crowned as the King
Jawnut (Jaŭnut, Jewnut, Jaunutis) 1341 – 1345
Alherd (Olgierd, Algirdas) 1345 – 1377
Jahajła (Władysław II Jagiełło, Jogaila) 1377 – 1381, 1382 – 1392, also crowned as the Polish King
Kejstut (Kiejstut, Kęstutis) 1381 – 1382
Skiryhajla (Skirgiello, Iwan) 1386 – 1392
Vitawt (Vitaūt, Witold, Vytautas) 1392 – 1430
Śvidryhajla (Swidrygiello, Švitrigaila) 1430 – 1432
Zygimont Kejstutavicz (Žyhimont I Kejstutavicz, Sigismond Korybut, Žygimantas I Kęstutaitis) 1 September 14321440
Kazimir Jahelonczyk (Kazimierz IV Jagiellończyk, Kazimieras I Jogailaitis) 1440 – 1492 also crowned as the Polish King
Alexander (Alaksandr, Aleksander Jagiellończyk, Aleksandras I) 1492 – 1506 also crowned as the Polish King
Zygimont II Stary (Žyhimont II Stary, Zygmunt I Stary, Žygimantas II Senasis) 1505 – 1548 also crowned as the Polish King
Zygimont III August (Žyhimont III Aŭhust, Zygmunt II August, Žygimantas III Augustas) 1545 – 1572 also crowned as the Polish King

Mindaugas King of Lithuania Mindaugas monument in Vilnius Mindaugas (approximate English transcription [ˈmın. ... Look up monarch in Wiktionary, the free dictionary A monarch (see sovereign) is a type of ruler or head of state. ... The presumable banner of Lithuania VaiÅ¡vilkas (WoyszwiÅ‚k, Vojszalak, VojÅ¡alk, VaiÅ¡elga, Vaishyalga, VaiÅ¡algas, Rymont Lawrasz, Rimond Laurent; +killed 9 December 1268 Vladimir) was the Prince of Black Ruthenia 1239 - 1254, and the Grand Duke of Lithuania 1254, 1258 – 1263. ... Grand Duchy of Lithuania Treniota (Troniata) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania from 1263 to 1264, Prince of Black Ruthenia. ... Kingdom of Galicia Grand Duchy of Lithuania Švarn the Lightning (Shvarno, Švarnas, Ioann; +1269, bur. ... Grand Duchy of Lithuania Wolk (Wid, Roman of Ruthenia; ? - 1270) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania 1268 (1267) - 1270, Samogitia and Ruthenia. ... Grand Duchy of Lithuania Roman of Ruthenia was the Grand Prince of Lithuania, Samogitia and Ruthenia. ... Grand Duchy of Lithuania Traidenis (Ruthenian Troyden; Belarusian Trajdzien, Трайдзень; ? - 1281) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania from 1270 till 1282 (or 1269 till 1281), Prince of Jatwez and Doynowsk. ... Grand Duchy of Lithuania Narymont (13th century) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania 1281? and Samogitia, Prince of Black Ruthenia (Nowohorodok), Utynia and Kiernow. ... For broader historical context, see 1280s and 13th century. ... Grand Duchy of Lithuania Dowmont (Daumantas; ? – 1285) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania 1281 – 1285, Prince of Utynia, Pskow 1265 – 1285, and Polock 1281 – 1285. ... Grand Duchy of Lithuania Butigeidis (Budzikid) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania 1285 – 1291. ... Grand Duchy of Lithuania Butvydas (Pukuwer 13th century – 1296) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania 1283 – 1293 (or 1291 – 1296). ... Grand Duchy of Lithuania Vytenis (in Polish: Witenes; 13th century – 1316) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania 1296 – 1316. ... Gediminas, duke of Lithuania - engraving of XVII ct. ... Look up monarch in Wiktionary, the free dictionary A monarch (see sovereign) is a type of ruler or head of state. ... Pillars of Giedymin Jaunutis (known as Jewnut in Ruthenian; in Polish as Jewnuta and in Belarusian as Jaunut (Яўнут); Iwan; ca 1300 – after 1366) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania 1341 – 1345 (from his father Gediminass death in 1341 until he was deposed by his elder brothers Algirdas and K... Columns of Gediminas Algirdas (approximate English transcription [ˈaːl(É™).gır. ... Wladislaus II on Jan Matejkos painting Jagello redirects here. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... Pillars of Giedymin Castle of Trock Skirgiello (Skiryhajla, Skirgaila, Iwan; ca 1354 – 11 January 1397 Kijow; baptized 1383/1384) was the Grand Prince of Lithuania 1386 – 1392, Prince of Trock 1382 – 1395, Połock 1387 - 1397, Kijow 1395 – 1397, regent of Lithuania 1392 - 1401. ... Vytautas the Great - engraving of XVI ct. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... Events June 1 - Battle of San Romano - Florence defeats Siena foundation of Université de Caen In the end of the Hook and Cod wars, Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut and Holland is forced by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, to abdicate all her estates in his favour; end of Hainaut... For alternative meanings, see number 1440. ... Reign From 1446 until June 7, 1492 Coronation On June 25, 1447 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Jagiellon Parents WÅ‚adyslaw II Jagiełło Zofia HolszaÅ„ska Consorts Elżbieta Rakuszanka (1438-1505) Children with Elżbieta Rakuszanka WÅ‚adysÅ‚aw II JagielloÅ„czyk Jadwiga Jagiellonka... Reign From December 12, 1501 until August 19, 1506 Coronation On December 12, 1501 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Jagiellon Parents Kazimierz IV JagielloÅ„czyk Elżbieta Rakuszanka Consorts Helena Children None Date of Birth August 5, 1461 Place of Birth Kraków, Poland Date of... Reign From December 8, 1506 until April 1, 1548 Coronation On January 24, 1507 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Jagiellon Parents Kazimierz IV JagielloÅ„czyk Elżbieta Rakuszanka Consorts Katarzyna Telniczanka Barbara Zapolya Bona Sforza Children with Katarzyna Telniczanka Jan Regina Katarzyna with Barbara Zapolya Jadwiga... Reign From April 1, 1548 until July 6, 1572 Coronation On September 15, 1697 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Jagiellon Parents Zygmunt I Stary Bona Sforza Consorts Elżbieta Habsburzanka Barbara Radziwiłł Katarzyna Austriaczka Barbara Giżycka Children with Barbara Giżycka Barbara Date of Birth August 1, 1520 Place...

Elected kings of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Henry III (French: Henri III; Polish: Henryk III Walezy; September 19, 1551 – August 2, 1589) was King of Poland (1573-1574) and subsequently King of France (1574-1589). ... István) see: István Báthory Reign From December 9, 1575 until December 12, 1586 Elected On December 9, 1575 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On May 1, 1576 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Noble Family Bathory Parents Stephen Bathory Catherine Telegdi Consorts Anna Jagiellonka Children none Date... Reign in Poland From September 18, 1587 until April 19, 1632 Reign in Sweden From November 17, 1592 until July 24, 1599 Elected in Poland On September 18, 1587 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation in Poland On December 27, 1587 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland... Reign in Poland From November 8, 1632 until May 20, 1648 Reign in Russia From 1610 until 1635 Elected in Poland On November 8, 1632 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Elected in Russia In 1610 Coronation On February 6, 1633 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House... Reign From November, 1648 until September 16, 1668 Elected In November 1648 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On January 19, 1649 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Vasa Parents Zygmunt III Waza Anna Austriaczka Consorts Ludwika Maria Children with Ludwika Maria Maria Anna Teresa... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... Reign From May 21, 1674, until June 17, 1696 Elected On May 21, 1674 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On February 2, 1676 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Nobel Family Sobieski Coat of Arms Janina Parents Jakub Sobieski Zofia Teofillia Daniłowicz Consorts Marie Casimire Louise Children... Reign From 1697, until 1706 and from 1709, until February 1, 1733 Elected In 1697 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On September 15, 1697 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Wettin Parents John George III Wettin Anne Sophie Consorts  ? Children August III Sas Maurice de... Reign From 1704 until 1709 and from 1733 until 1736 Elected In 1704 and 1733 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On October 4, 1705 in the St. ... Reign From 1697, until 1706 and from 1709, until February 1, 1733 Elected In 1697 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On September 15, 1697 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Wettin Parents John George III Wettin Anne Sophie Consorts  ? Children August III Sas Maurice de... Reign From 1704 until 1709 and from 1733 until 1736 Elected In 1704 and 1733 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On October 4, 1705 in the St. ... Reign From 1734 until October 5, 1763 Elected In 1734 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On January 17, 1734 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Wettin Parents August II Mocny ? Consorts Marie Josepha Children Frederick Christian Date of Birth October 7, 1696 Place of... For other persons named Stanisław Poniatowski, see Stanisław Poniatowski. ...

General-Governors of Northwestern Krai Russian Empire

? Northwestern Krai (Северозападный край) was a subdivision (krai) of the late Imperial Russia, a part of the Western Krai. ... Imperial Russia is the term used to cover the period of Russian history from the expansion of Russia under Peter the Great, through the expansion of the Russian Empire from the Baltic to the Pacific Ocean, to the deposal of Nicholas II of Russia, the last tsar, at the start...


Presidents of Belarusian National Republic

  • Jan Sierada (1918 - 1919)

Presidents of BPR in exile: President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, universities, and countries. ... National motto: None Official language Belarusian Capital Minsk, Currently in Exile National anthem Vajacki marÅ¡ Chairperson of the Rada Ivonka Survilla Independence  - Declared  - Forced into Exile Treaty of Brest-Litovsk March 25, 1918 January 5, 1919 The Belarusian Peoples Republic (Belarusian: Белару́ская Наро́дная Рэспу́бліка, eng. ...

1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (68th in Leap years). ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (68th in Leap years). ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ... March 6 is the 65th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (66th in Leap years). ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ... March 6 is the 65th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (66th in Leap years). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... May 29 is the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (150th in leap years). ... Ivonka Symaniec-Survilla (born 1936) is the current chairperson of the Belarusian Peoples Republic rada (BNR), the Belarusian government in exile. ...

Leaders of Byelorussian SSR

De-facto leaders were first secretaries of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Byelorussia (CPB) State motto: Пралетарыі ўсіх краін, яднайцеся! Belarusian: Workers of the world, unite! Official language None. ... 16th Central Committee meeting of the Communist Party of China Central Committee most commonly refers to the central executive unit of a communist party, whether ruling or non-ruling. ...

Kiril Timofievich Mazurov (Russian: Кирилл Тимофеевич Мазуров) (born March 25, 1914, Homyel, Belarus - died December 19, 1989) was a Belarusian Soviet politician. ... Piotr Masherov Piotr Mironovich Masherov (Belarusian: ; Russian: ), February 26 (O.S. February 13) 1918 - October 4, 1980) was the secretary of Belarusian committee of the Communist Party of Soviet Union. ... This article is about the year. ... May 18 the 138th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (139th in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... August 25 is the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (238th in leap years), with 128 days remaining. ... Photo of Shushkevich as Chairman Stanislav Stanislavovich Shushkevich (Stanisłaŭ Stanisłavavič Šuškievič, Belarusian: Станісла́ў Станісла́вавіч Шушке́віч) (b. ... This article is about the year. ... August 25 is the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (238th in leap years), with 128 days remaining. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ...

Chairmen of Supreme Soviet of Republic of Belarus

Photo of Shushkevich as Chairman Stanislav Stanislavovich Shushkevich (Stanisłaŭ Stanisłavavič Šuškievič, Belarusian: Станісла́ў Станісла́вавіч Шушке́віч) (b. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ...

Presidents of Republic of Belarus

Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko (Lukashenka) (Belarusian: Алякса́ндар Рыго́равіч Лукашэ́нка, Russian: ) (born August 30, 1954) has been the President of Belarus since 1994. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...

Latest election

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Summary of the official 19 March 2006 Belarus presidential Election results
Candidates - Parties Votes %
Alexander Lukashenko   82.6
Alexander Milinkievič - United Democratic Forces of Belarus   6.0
Sergei Gaidukevich - Liberal Democratic Party of Belarus   3.5
Alaksandar Kazulin: Belarusian Social Democratic Party   2.3
Total (turnout 92.6 %)    
Source: “Landslide win for Belarus leader”, BBC News, 2006-03-20.

Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko (Lukashenka) (Belarusian: Алякса́ндар Рыго́равіч Лукашэ́нка, Russian: ) (born August 30, 1954) has been the President of Belarus since 1994. ... Alaksandar Milinkievič (also Alexander Milinkevich; Аляксандар Мілінкевіч in Belarusian, born 25 July 1947) is a Belarusian politician. ... The United Democratic Forces of Belarus is a coalition of political parties participating as the main opposition group during the 2006 presidental election. ... Sergei Gaidukevich (in Belarusian: Siarhiej Hajdukievič though better known by the Russian name) is the Liberal Democrat (an offshot of a Russian party controlled by Vladimir Zhirinovsky) candidate in the 2006 elections for the office of President of Belarus. ... The Liberal Democratic Party of Belarus (Liberalna-Demokratychnaya Partya Belarusi) is a political party in Belarus, that supports the regime of president Alexander Lukashenko. ... Alaksandar Kazulin (Belarusian: ) is the leader of the Belarusian Social Democratic Party and one of the candidates running for the office of President of Belarus on March 19, 2006. ... The Belarusian Social Democratic Party (Assembly) (Biełaruskaja Sacyjal-Demakratyčnaja Partyja (Hramada)) is a political party in Belarus, that opposes the regime of president Alexander Lukashenko. ... The current BBC News logo BBC News and Current Affairs (sometimes abbreviated BBC NCA) is a major arm of the BBC responsible for the corporations newsgathering and production of news programmes on BBC television, radio and online. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). ...

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2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ...

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Despite their frequent lack of political power, speakers of Slavic languages demonstrated resilience, sometimes culturally taking over foreign political rulers, as in Bulgaria, where Bulgar overlords became Slavicized.
Similarly, in the Republic of Dubrovnik Croatian became an official language in parallel to Ragusan Dalmatian and Latin.
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