The celebration dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the publication of the first issue of the Belarusian weekly socio-educational newspaper Kultura (Culture) of the editorial and publishing institution Culture and Art was held on October 16 at the Belaru
19.10.2026
The welcoming address of the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, Marat Sergeevich Markov, to the staff of the publication was read by First Deputy Minister Aleksandr Petrovich Sidorenko.
— Such a date is not merely a milestone in the history of your publication. It is evidence of its authority, relevance and the special role that “Kultura” plays in the information space of our country, — the congratulation says.
The head of the ministry emphasized:
— For 35 years you have remained the main printed voice of the cultural life of the Republic of Belarus. The pages of your newspaper reflect the brightest events, analyze artistic achievements, and raise issues of preserving historical and cultural heritage and developing creative industries.
“You provide a unique platform for an interested dialogue between artists, experts and a wide audience.”
— It is especially valuable that behind all this stands the high professionalism of the editorial staff. You manage to combine devotion to the best traditions of domestic journalism with modern technologies, to speak about complex things in an accessible and engaging way, — the address says.
Marat Sergeevich noted:
— Your work is of enormous importance for society. In the era of information noise, it is precisely such publications that serve as a reliable moral guideline, helping to strengthen spiritual values, shape aesthetic taste, and preserve and develop our richest cultural heritage.
The Minister of Culture wished the newspaper creative longevity, bright topics and bold projects, and that every new issue would find a lively response in the hearts of readers throughout the country.
— Such a date is not merely a milestone in the history of your publication. It is evidence of its authority, relevance and the special role that “Kultura” plays in the information space of our country, — the congratulation says.
The head of the ministry emphasized:
— For 35 years you have remained the main printed voice of the cultural life of the Republic of Belarus. The pages of your newspaper reflect the brightest events, analyze artistic achievements, and raise issues of preserving historical and cultural heritage and developing creative industries.
“You provide a unique platform for an interested dialogue between artists, experts and a wide audience.”
— It is especially valuable that behind all this stands the high professionalism of the editorial staff. You manage to combine devotion to the best traditions of domestic journalism with modern technologies, to speak about complex things in an accessible and engaging way, — the address says.
Marat Sergeevich noted:
— Your work is of enormous importance for society. In the era of information noise, it is precisely such publications that serve as a reliable moral guideline, helping to strengthen spiritual values, shape aesthetic taste, and preserve and develop our richest cultural heritage.
The Minister of Culture wished the newspaper creative longevity, bright topics and bold projects, and that every new issue would find a lively response in the hearts of readers throughout the country.
