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Blogs
Michal Kleofas OginskiAs we enter GRISHA, we hear a loud classical melody playing. “Wow GRISHA is certainly in a good mood!” Marta says and smiles to Masha. But after we listen to the song more carefully we understand that this is a very emotional song, and one that we’ve heard before! We actually recognize it: it’s Oginski’s Polonaise! Masha looks at Marta with big eyes and says, “do you think that we are going to visit Michał Kleofas Oginski, the famous composer and politician?! That would be really amazing!”... Read more
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WeddingIf you meet a Belarusian woman that seems a bit stressed out, it might be because she’s getting married this year. Sound weird? Well then, you must not know about Belarusian weddings! You see, from the moment two Belarusian people make the decision to get married the excitement quickly fades into total stress…but over the course of an entire year!.. Read more
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Shifting holidays!There is something magical or just a bit strange about Belarusian holidays! You know how in most countries when a holiday falls on a Thursday, people often take the Friday off using their allocated holidays to enjoy a long weekend? Well in Belarus this happens automatically and officially! So you don’t even have to think about it! Magic, right? However, don’t be surprised when your Belarusian friends now and then have to work on a Saturday... Read more
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