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Khatyn: The Story of One Photograph

11.07.2025

In the last, sixth hall of the museum of memorial complex "Khatyn" time stands still. Through artistic images, documentary footage, architectural symbols and human stories the tragic truth about the genocide of the Belarusian people during the Great Patriotic War is revealed.

Exhibition "Look and Remember..."

06.07.2025

On July 5, 2025, the opening of the exhibition "Look and Remember..." took place at Memorial Complex “Khatyn”, dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the release of Elem Klimov's film "Come and See". It is symbolic that the opening took place on the very day when the memorial complex was opened in 1969, becoming a silent witness to the tragedy and the power of memory.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko laid a wreath at the Mound of Glory on Independence Day

03.07.2025

Today, July 3, Independence Day, a wreath-laying ceremony and flowers ceremony were held at the foot of the Mound of Glory in honor of the feat of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

July 3: program of festive events at the "Mound of Glory"

01.07.2025

On Independence Day, the Mound of Glory will surprise guests with large-scale exhibitions, a historical video projection and colorful fireworks.

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Memorial complex "Khatyn" received participants in the procession "You Will Win!"

01.07.2025

This year, when we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, memorial complex “Khatyn” became the venue for a special service. As part of the All-Russian prayer service for Victory "You Will Win!", participants in the religious procession visited the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located on the territory of the memorial complex.

Memory Train in Khatyn: Uniting Hearts in Memory of the Great Victory

27.06.2025

In the anniversary year of the Great Victory, the cultural and educational project "Train of Memory" brought together about 300 participants from 15 republics of the former Soviet Union. This unique project united young people who strive to preserve and pass on the memory of tragic and heroic pages of history.

CSTO delegation in Belarus: honored war victims and discussed protection of historical memory

27.06.2025

On the eve of the Day of National Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People, a delegation of the CSTO Joint Headquarters arrived in Belarus to participate in memorial events.

Press release for the opening of the exhibition "Look and Remember..."

27.06.2025

Opening date: July 5, 2025
Venue: hall of the museum of SMC “Khatyn”
Admission: free

Khatyn honored the memory of the victims of the Great Patriotic War

22.06.2025

On June 22, the Day of National Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People, memorial complex “Khatyn” became the center of solemn and mourning events. At 12:00, the All-Belarusian Minute of Silence was held here - a sacred moment of unity and sorrow at the Eternal Flame.

June 22 is the Day of National Remembrance of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People

22.06.2025

84 years ago, Belarus was the first to bear the brunt of the fascist invaders. Our land became a symbol of courage and, at the same time, of unimaginable suffering.

Kaliningrad region governor starts his visit to Belarus with memorial “Khatyn”

13.06.2025

On June 8, 2025, Kaliningrad region governor Alexey Besprozvannykh visited memorial complex “Khatyn”  as part of his visit to Belarus. He arrived here with a delegation from Russian region a few hours after landing.