Belarus | Famous Birthdays
David Richardson
Updated on February 06, 2026
A landlocked country in Eastern Europe bordered by Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. The name Belarus means White Russia. In 2000, Belarus and Russia signed a treaty which formed the Union State.
Trivia
The country's biggest rivers are the Dnieper, the Western Dvina, and the Neman. One of the most common dishes is Draniki, which is a potato pancake. The most popular sport in Belarus is Ice Hockey. Independence Square is a famous landmark which is located in the city capital.
