Every year, the Union Day of Belarus and Russia is observed on April 2 in Belarus. The day aims to commemorate the agreement signed between Russia’s President, Boris Yeltsin, and Belarus’ President, Alexander Lukashenko, on April 2, 1996, in Moscow. The “Agreement on the Union of Belarus and Russia” played an important role in integrating both countries and strengthening them.
History of Union Day of Belarus and Russia
On April 2, 1996, The Community of Belarus and Russia signed the “Treaty on the Union between Belarus and Russia”. On April 2, 1997, the treaty became the “Union of Belarus and Russia.”
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | April 2 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | April 2 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | April 2 | Thursday |
| 2027 | April 2 | Friday |
| 2028 | April 2 | Sunday |
FAQs
When did Belarus get independence?
Belarus gained independence on August 25, 1991.
What languages are spoken in Belarus?
The official languages are Belarusian and Russian.