On the conduct of the nationwide competition for sketch projects of 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 General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Belarus, has announced a nationwide competition for sketch projects of a memorial sign to the victims of the genocide of the Belarusian people during the Great Patriotic War (hereinafter - the competition).

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

Authors or author groups of sculptors and architects, as well as citizens of our country and abroad without special education, are invited to participate in the competition. Participation of both educational institution teams and individual students, teachers, and educators is encouraged.

The conduct of this event in the Year of Historical Memory, with broad public discussion, aims to search for a national idea, to form an objective attitude of society towards historical past, and to preserve and strengthen the unity of the Belarusian people.

Applications for participation and sketch projects 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 deadlines for announcing the results, as well as other necessary information is posted on the official websites of the Ministry of Culture (www.kultura.by) and the General Prosecutor's Office (www.prokuratura.gov.by).

Department of Interaction with the Media and Editorial Activities of the General Prosecutor's Office