Rada of the Belarusian Democratic Republic
The Rada of the Belarusian National Republic was the governing body of the Belarusian Democratic Republic. Since 1919, the Rada BNR has been in exile where it has preserved its existence among the Belarusian diaspora as an advocacy group promoting support to Belarusian independence and democracy in Belarus among Western policymakers. As of 2024, the Rada BNR is the oldest existing government in exile.
The Belarusian national flag on the building of the Rada BNR in Minsk, 1918
Celebration of an anniversary of the Belarusian Democratic Republic in the Belarusian Gymnasium of Vilnia, 1935.
Ivonka Survilla, president of the Rada BNR as of May 2023[update]
"Freedom Day" celebration rally held by the Belarusian opposition in 2007.
Belarusian Democratic Republic
The Belarusian People's Republic, or Belarusian Democratic Republic, was a state proclaimed by the Council of the Belarusian Democratic Republic in its Second Constituent Charter on 9 March 1918 during World War I. The Council proclaimed the Belarusian Democratic Republic independent in its Third Constituent Charter on 25 March 1918 during the occupation of contemporary Belarus by the Imperial German Army.
President and General Stanisław Bułak-Bałachowicz in a Polish general's uniform
Military and Diplomatic Mission of the Belarusian Democratic Republic in Riga
The first government of the People's Republic. Sitting, left to right: Aliaksandar Burbis, Jan Sierada, Jazep Varonka, Vasil Zacharka. Standing, left to right: Arkadź Smolič, Pyotra Krecheuski, Kastuś Jezavitaŭ, Anton Ausianik [be], Leanard Zajac.
Belarusian People's Republic postcard with coats of arms of voivodeships
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