January

Kopyl District Local History Museum (1979): 40 years since the founding.

1 – The Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR), a union state in the USSR (1919–1991): the 100th anniversary of the proclamation.

1 – Tsishkevich, Ivan (1919, Khoiniki – 2001), a jurist, lawyer, Honored Lawyer of Belarus: the 100th birth anniversary.

1 –Vitebsk Regional Library named after V.I. Lenin (1929): 90 years since the founding.

1 – The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, the highest state scientific organization of Belarus (Minsk; 1929): 90 years since the founding.

1 – Ganzha, Vitaliy (1939–2009), a scientist in the field of thermal physics, winner of the Academician A.V. Lykov Prize of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (2007): the 80th birth anniversary.

1 – Serdyukov, Vasily (1939), an operetta actor (tenor), Honored Artist of Belarus: the 80th birth anniversary.

1 – Kovalchuk, Vasily (1944), an opera actor (bass), People's Artist of Belarus: the 75th birth anniversary.

1 – Matskevich, Vyacheslav (1944, Voronovo District), a teacher, musician, folklorist, Honored Worker of Culture of Belarus: the 75th birth anniversary.

1 – Vishnevsky, Mikhail (1949, Minsk Region), a scientist-philosopher, Honored Teacher of Belarus, holder of the Francysk Skaryna Order (2014), the Excellent Educator of the Republic of Belarus: the 70th birth anniversary.

1 – Pokumeyko, Vyacheslav (1949, Gantsevich Region – 2008), an amateur artist, Honored Worker of Culture of Belarus: the 70th birth anniversary.

1 – Chulaevsky, Valentin (1949), an athlete and coach (modern pentathlon), International Master of Sports of Belarus, Honored Coach of Belarus: the 70th birth anniversary.

1 – The Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, a research institution (Minsk, 1959): 60 years since the founding.

2 – Lizyukov, Pyotr (1909, Gomel – 1945), a military leader, veteran of the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union (1945): the 110th birth anniversary.

2 – Korchikov, Oleg (1939–2017), a Belarusian and Russian film and theater actor, Honored Artist of Russia, from 1988 he served at the National Academic Drama Theater named after M. Gorky: the 80th birth anniversary.

2 – Malashevich, Eugene (1944, Pruzhany District),a biologist, journalist, publisher, Honored Worker of Culture of Belarus, the Excellent Printer of Belarus: the 75th birth anniversary.

2 – Maslova, Valentina (1949 Klimovichi), a linguist, educator, researcher of problems of philological text analysis, psycholinguistics, cultural linguistics, the Excellent Educator: the 70th birth anniversary.

2 – Mavrichev, Anatoly (1949, Vileyka Dstrict.), a scientist in the field of oncology, Excellent Public Health Worker of Belarus: the 70th birth anniversary.

2 – Soroka, Nikolai (1949, Kamyanets District), a scientist in internal medicine and rheumatology, the Excellent Public Health Worker of Belarus, the Excellent Printer of Belarus: the 70th birth anniversary.

3 – Bastun, Tamara (1929, Mozyr District – 1999), a radio and TV announcer, Honored Worker of Culture of Belarus: the 90th birth anniversary.

3 –Romaniuk, Mikhas (Mikhail Fedorovich: 1944, Bragin District – 1997), an art historian, ethnographer, researcher of folk art and material culture of Belarus: the 75th birth anniversary.

3 – Prokhorov, Alexander (1959, Minsk), a scientist in the field of surgery, winner of the State Prize of Belarus (2004): the 60th birth anniversary.

4 – Hreptovich (Litavor-Hreptovich), Joachim Ignatius Jozef (1729, Baranovichi District – 1812), a socio-political, public and cultural figure of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, philosopher, writer, poet, translator: the 290th birth anniversary.

4 – Yadvigin Sh. (real name Anton Levitsky; 1869, Kirovsk Distric t– 1922), a writer, one of the founders of modern Belarusian prose: the 150th birth anniversary.

4 – Serkov, Ivan (1929, Gomel Region – 1998), a writer: the 90th birth anniversary.

4 – Shabovich, Mikola (Nicolai Viktorovich; 1959, Myadel District), a poet, whose 170 verses are set to music, teacher: the 60th birth anniversary.

5 – Wittgenstein, Peter (1769–1843), a Russian military leader, participant in decisive battles in the Patriotic War 1812 on the territory of Belarus (Polotsk battle, Berezina operations, etc), Field-Marshal: the 250th birth anniversary.

5 – Semashko, Joseph (1799–1868), a church leader, Metropolitan of Lithuania and Vilna, one of the most significant figures in the religious history of Belarus, the initiator and active participant of Polotsk Church Council in 1839: the 220th birth anniversary.

5 – Rakhtseenka, Leonid (1939, Shklov – 1998), a scientist in the field of dendrology, laureate of the State Prize of Belarus (1976): the 80th birth anniversary.

5 – Zenkovich, Nikolai (1944, Khotsimsk District), a Belarusian and Russian scientist, historian, writer, publicist, Honored Worker of Culture of Russia: the 75th birth anniversary.

5 – Krivosheev, Sergey (1944, the urban village of Starobin), the Honored Architect of Belarus: the 75th birth anniversary.

6 – Goldfeld, Viktor (1894–1982), a Ukrainian and Belarusian violinist, teacher, Honored Artist of Belarus: the 125th birth anniversary.

7 – Danilov, Stepan (1889, Vitebsk – 1978), a scientist in the field of organic chemistry, corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, holder of two Orders of Lenin, the Order "Badge of Honor": the 130th birth anniversary.

7 – Andreev, Eugene (1919–?), an athlete and coach (fencing, rifle with bayonet flexible, saber, sword, rapier), one of the founders of the Belarusian school of fencing, Honored Coach of Belarus: the 100th birth anniversary.

7 – Klebanovich, Vasiliy (1929, Slutsk District – 2008), a soil scientist, laureate of the State Prize of Belarus (1976): the 90th birth anniversary.

7 – Luferov, Nikolay (Nikolai Petrovich; 1929, Krasnopolye District – 1994), a literary critic: the 90th birth anniversary.

7 – Gerasimovich, Leonid (1939, Minsk), a scientist in the field of electricity in agriculture, Academician of NAS of Belarus, Honored Teacher of Belarus, the Excellent Inventor of the USSR: the 80th birth anniversary.

8 – Kolbe, Maximilian Maria (secular name Raymund; 1894–1941), a religious leader, who briefly served at a Franciscan convent in Grodno, the saint canonized by the Roman Catholic Church: the 125th birth anniversary.

8 – Popov, Vasily (1894–1967), a military leader, Colonel-General, participant of the liberation of Belarus in the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union (1945): the 125th birth anniversary.

8 – Dyadinchuk, Sergei (1939–2013), an athlete (wrestling classic), Master of Sports of Belarus, Excellent Figure of Physical Culture and Sports of Belarus, Honored Coach of Belarus: the 80th birth anniversary.

9 – Osipova, Maria (1909, Tolochin District – 1999), a member of Minsk communist underground and guerrilla movement in Minsk region during the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union (1943), Honored Worker of Culture of Belarus: the 110th birth anniversary.

9 – Stasevich, Ivan (1929 Starodorozhsky District – 1998), a painter, teacher, Honored Artist of Belarus: the 90th birth anniversary.

10 – Kozlov, Mikhail (1909–1995), a scientist in the field of hydrogeology, engineer-hydrologists, Honored Scientist of Belarus, laureate of the State Prize Belarus (1982), holder of the Order "Badge of Honor": the 110th birth anniversary.

10 – Kardash, Ivan (1919, Ming Region – 1993), a scientist in the field of hygiene and sanitation, Honored Doctor of Belarus, holder of the Order "Badge of Honor": the 100th birth anniversary.

10 – Sachek, Mikhail (1929, Slonim District), a scientist in the field of surgery, Honored Scientist of Belarus, Excellent Public Health Figure, Excellent Educator of Belarus, the Honored Inventor of the USSR: the 90th birth anniversary.

10 – Jarosch, Mikhail (Mikhail Grigorevich; 1929, Kletsk District – 1987), a literary critic, laureate of the Yakub Kolas State Prize of Belarus (1980): the 90th birth anniversary.

10 – Nikitchenko, Ivan (1939–2010), a scientist in the field of genetics and breeding of farm animals, corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, laureate of the State Prize of the USSR (1982), the Council of Ministers’ Award (1980): the 80th birth anniversary.

11 – Shavyalukha, Viktor (1929–2018), a Belarusian and Russian scientist in the field of plant physiology, academician of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Russian Academy of Sciences, Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Belarus and Russia, statesman of Belarus and Russia, laureate of the State Russian Prize in science and technology (1996): the 90th birth anniversary.

12 – Khomchenko, Vasiliy (1919, Kostyukovich District – 1992), a writer: the 100th birth anniversary.

12 – Bugaev, Dmitriy (1929, Krichev District – 2017), a literary critic, laureate of the Yakub Kolas State Prize of Belarus (1984): the 90th birth anniversary.

13 – Korzh, Vasiliy (1899, Soligorsk District – 1967), a military leader, Major General, one of the organizers and leaders of the partisan movement in Belarus during the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union (1944): the 120th birth anniversary.

13 – Zavadzki, Vladimir (1919, Orsha – 1992), a military leader, veteran of the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union (1944): the 100th birth anniversary.

13 – Kovalev, Anatoly (1939, Gomel – 2008), a physicist, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, laureate of USSR State Prize (1985), State Prize of Belarus (1996): the 80th birth anniversary.

14 – Glovatsky, Jozef Gilyary (1789, Minsk – 1858), a theatrical artist, painter, lithographer: the 230th birth anniversary.

14 – Nemchinov, Vasiliy (1894–1964), a scientist in the field of economy, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, USSR Academy of Sciences, Academy of Agricultural Sciences, laureate of the State Prize of the USSR (1946), Lenin Prize (1965), was awarded three Orders of Lenin (1936, 1946 1964): the 125th birth anniversary.

14 –Sharangovich, Vasiliy (1939, Myadel District), an artist, teacher, People's Artist of Belarus, Honored Artist of Belarus, Honored Worker of Culture of Poland, laureate of the State Prize of Belarus (1986): the 80th birth anniversary.

14 – Borzdyko, Mikhail (1944 Dokshytsy District.), a graphic artist, illustrator: the 75th birth anniversary.

15 – Kuznetsov, Vasiliy (1894–1964), a military leader, Colonel-General, a member of the defense and liberation of Belarus in the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union (1945): the 125th birth anniversary.

15 – Skalski, Stepan (1899, Minsk – 1972), an actor, Honored Artist of Belarus: the 120th birth anniversary.

15 – Fomin, Efim (1909 Liozno District – 1941), one of the leaders of the defense of the Brest Fortress in the Great Patriotic War: the 110th birth anniversary.

15 – “Uzvyshsha” (“The Rise”), one of the first regional newspapers in Belarus (“Stsyah Kastrychnika” ("The Banner of October") up to March 2011) (Dzerzhinsk, 1929): 90 years since the founding.

16 – Olovnikov, Vladimir (1919, Bobruisk – 1996), a composer, public figure, People's Artist of Belarus, Honored Worker of Culture of Belarus, holder of the Order “Badge of Honor”: the 100th birth anniversary.

16 – Rudenko, Evgenia (1929–2010), a scientist in the field of grassland, Honored Worker of Agriculture of Belarus: the 90th birth anniversary.

17 – Zaleski, Alexander (1939, Minsk), a mathematician, corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus: the 80th birth anniversary.

17 – "Bezdezhsky fartushok", a folk art museum, winner of the Presidential Special Prize (2009) (Draghichinn District; 1999): 20 years since the opening

18 – Solodukha, Alexander (1959), a singer and musician, Honored Artist of Belarus: the 60th birth anniversary.

19 – Markhel, Tatiana (1939, Smalyavichy District.), a theatrical and movie actress, People’s Artist of Belarus, laureate of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus Prize (2017): the 80th birth anniversary.

19 – Maystruk, Anatoly (1949), a coach (athletics, football), teacher, Honored Coach of Belarus, Master of Sports of the USSR: the 70th birth anniversary.

20 – "Priorbank", the largest private universal bank of the Republic of Belarus (Minsk, 1989): 30 years since the founding.

21 – Ivanov, Eugene (1939, Krasnopolye District), a scientist in the field of hematology and blood transfusion, the Excellent Public Health Figure of Belarus: the 80th birth anniversary.

21 – Kuzmenkov, Mikhail (1939, Buda-Kaşhelyovo District), a scientist in the field of technology of materials, Honored Worker of Science of Belarus: the 80th birth anniversary.

21 – Stasiuk, Natalia (1969, Petrikov District), an athlete (rowing), International Master of Sports of the USSR, Honored Master of Sports of Belarus, the bronze medalist of the 26th Olympic Games (1996, Atlanta): the 50th birth anniversary.

22 – Zakharov, Veniamin (1969, Minsk), a ballet dancer, Honored Artist of Belarus, laureate of the State Prize of Belarus (1996) and Theatrical Award named after L. Aleksandrovskaya (1996): the 50th birth anniversary.

23 – Kovalenko, Anatoly (1919, Rechitsa District – 2008), a military leader, pilot, participant of battles in Belarus in the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union (1945): the 100th birth anniversary.

23 – Koplyakov, Sergey (1959, Orsha), an athlete (swimming), International Master of Sports of the USSR, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, the champion of the 22nd Olympic Games (1980, Moscow): the 60th birth anniversary.

24 – Kuznetsov, Ivan (1919–1986), a composer, Honored Artist of Belarus: the 100th birth anniversary.

24 – The National Art Museum of Belarus, the country's largest collection of fine and decorative Belarusian and foreign art, winners of the Belarus President’s Award "For Spiritual Revival" (2015) (Minsk, 1939): 80 years since the founding.

24 – Chashchin, Vadim (1949–2003), a scientist in the field of bioorganic chemistry, laureate of the State Prize of Belarus (1988): the 70th birth anniversary.

25 – Hurynovich, Adam Gilyariy (1869, Myadel District – 1894), a poet-democrat, folklorist, revolutionary: the 150th birth anniversary.

28 – Spasovich, Vladimir (1829, Rechitsa – 1906), a lawyer, writer, literary critic, historian, public figure: the 190th birth anniversary.

28 – Vitebsk People’s Art School, an art institution founded by Marc Chagall, only in Belarus in the prewar period (1919–1941): 100 years since the founding.

28 – Kormunin, Pavel (1919–2002), an actor, People's Artist of Belarus: the 100th birth anniversary.

28 – Borovik, Grigory (1939), a director, teacher, theatrical critic, organizer of the Department of Directing of the Belarusian State Academy of Arts: the 80th birth anniversary.

28 – Vinogradov, Mikhail (1944 Chashninki District), an architect, winner of the State Prize of Belarus Award (2004, 2008): the 75th birth anniversary.

28 – Zhdanov, Vladimir (1949, Kirovsk District – 1995), a theatrical artist: the 70th birth anniversary.

29 – Astapenya, Alexander (1939, Minsk – 2012), a scientist in the field of hydrobiology, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus: the 80th birth anniversary.

29 – Leontovich, Valery (1939), an artist of arts and crafts (porcelain), Honored Artist of Belarus, holder of the Order “Badge of Honor”: the 80th birth anniversary.

29 – Osipovichi District Local History Museum (1999): 20 years since the founding.

31 – Azarov, Semyon (1909 Chausy District – 1942), a veteran of the Great Patriotic War, the Soviet-Finnish war 1939–1940, Hero of the Soviet Union (1943): the 110th birth anniversary.