On holding the nationwide competition of sketch designs for a memorial sign to the victims of the genocide of the Belarusian people during the Great Patriotic War

The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, with the support of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Belarus, has announced a nationwide competition of draft designs for a memorial sign to the victims of the genocide of the Belarusian people during the Great Patriotic War (hereinafter referred to as the competition).

The aim of the competition is to find the most expressive figurative solution that, through monumental art, will reflect the tragic events associated with the mass extermination of millions of civilians by Nazi criminals and their accomplices on Belarusian soil during the Great Patriotic War, and will become a unique national symbol of remembrance for the victims of genocide.

Authors or teams of sculptors and architects, as well as citizens of our country, near and far abroad without special education, are invited to participate in the competition. The participation of collectives of educational institutions, as well as individual pupils, students, teachers, and educators, is welcomed.

The holding of this event in the Year of Historical Memory with broad public discussion is aimed at finding a national idea, forming an objective attitude of society towards the historical past, preserving and strengthening the unity of the Belarusian people.

Applications for participation and draft designs are accepted until November 1, 2022. Detailed information about the competition, its conditions, criteria, and the procedure for evaluating the materials submitted by participants, the dates for announcing the results, as well as other necessary information, are posted on the official websites of the Ministry of Culture (www.kultura.by) and the Prosecutor General's Office (www.prokuratura.gov.by).

Information Service of the Vitebsk Regional Prosecutor's Office