They left us in 2023. Remembering Belarusians we lost this year
The deaths of Belarusians in 2023 highlight the tragedy their homeland is experiencing. Over the past year, Belarus has lost scientists, cultural figures, politicians, and businessmen. Political refugees died abroad, fighters of Belarusian volunteer units defending Ukraine perished. Political prisoners died in captivity. But they live on in us and will continue to live on in our children and grandchildren.
Ales Ausieyenka
Activist of the "For Freedom" movement from Pinsk. Was a deputy of the Pinsk City Council. Died at 71.
Ales Ausieyenka. Photo: media-polesye.by
Pinsk activist Ales Ausieyenka died
Pinsk activist ensured he was tried in Belarusian for the "parasite" protest
Viktar Khursik
The journalist, writer, and publisher was 69 years old.
Viktar Khursik
Viktar Khursik died
Viktar Khursik was detained
"Blood and Ashes of Drazhna" on "Belsat"
Viachaslau Slizhykau
Participant of the 2020 protests from Navapolatsk. Victim of violence by security forces. Died in emigration, in Riga, at the age of 32.
Viktar Slizhynkou with his wife. Photo: social networks
A 32-year-old resident of Navapolatsk, who was wounded by a stun grenade in 2020, has died
Yauhen Shuntau
Former head of the Belarusian Football Federation Yauhen Shuntau was 87 years old.
Yauhen Shuntau. Photo: belta.by
The first head of the Belarusian Football Federation, Yauhen Shuntau, has died
Ryhor Shatsko
Honored Artist of the Republic of Belarus, former director of the Yakub Kolas National Academic Drama Theater in Vitsebsk. He was 63 years old.
Ryhor Shatsko
Former director of Kolas Theater Ryhor Shatsko died
Vitsebsk Kolas Drama Theater forced to cancel international tours
Illia Dalzhankou
Member of the Belarusian folk band Osimira. The musician from Mahiliou passed away at 44.
Illia Dalzhankou
Osimira bassist Illia Dalzhankou has passed away
Ruslan Karchavli
The 50-year-old artist died of pneumonia in Hrodna prison. He designed covers and took photos for albums of bands "Kalyan", "WAKE UP", "Rasa Letatsennikaŭ".
Ruslan Karchavli
Artist Ruslan Karchavli died in Hrodna prison
Ihar Nesterau
The journalist and former deputy of the Vitsebsk City Council was 61 years old.
Ihar Nesterau
Ihar Nesterau died
Aliaksei Kliatskou
A BSU graduate, scientist, and sports tourist died in Warsaw. He was 32 years old.
Aliaksei Kliatskou. Photo: facebook.com/alexey.kletskov
"What happened is unclear." 32-year-old scientist Aliaksei Kliatskou died
Belarusian scientists developed enhancers for anti-cancer drugs
Leakadziya Shycheia
Participant of the Belarusian post-war resistance, Gulag prisoner, awarded the "100 Years of BNR" medal by the Rada of the Belarusian Democratic Republic, died in Lithuania at the age of 94.
Leakadziya Shycheia
Leakadziya Shycheia died
"Current women in white acted like Larysa Hienijush would have." On the death of Leakadziya Shycheia
Viktar Kalezhy
The member of the United Civic Party was 60 years old.
Viktar Kalezhy
UCP activist Viktar Kalezhy died
Anatol Litvinovich
The ethnographer-scientist died at 71. At the age of 69, he served 10 days of administrative arrest for white-red-white hearts glued to his window.
Anatol Litvinovich. Photo: social networks
Scientist Anatol Litvinovich died
"From all this, the compressed national sorrow — I want to howl"
Mikhail Mustygin
The footballer, former forward of Minsk "Dynamo", was 85 years old.
Mikhail Mustygin
Legendary forward of Minsk "Dynamo" Mikhail Mustygin died
Famous Belarusian footballer Mustygin: I see no reason to root for Russia
Eduard Lobau
A volunteer from the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Black Zaporozhians" died at 34. The former political prisoner had been fighting in Ukraine since 2015.
Eduard Lobau
Belarusian volunteer Eduard Lobau died in Ukraine
"He covered the retreat of a wounded commander." How Belarusian volunteer Eduard Lobau died
Zelensky awarded the Order "For Courage" to Belarusian Eduard Lobau, who died in Ukraine saving his commander
Aliaksandra Akpinar
A Belarusian woman died in Turkey during an earthquake. Her small son also died, and later her husband in the hospital. The Belarusian family lived in Hatay, one of the areas most affected by the powerful earthquake.
Family of Belarusian Aliaksandra Akpinar. Photo: social networks
Belarusian Aliaksandra Akpinar and her son found under the rubble
Maryna Nesteruk
The famous artist from Mahiliou was 64 years old.
Maryna Nesteruk. Photo: social networks
Artist Maryna Nesteruk died
Mikhas Shushkevich
Poet-songwriter, collector of Belarusian folklore died at the age of 89.
Mikhas Shushkevich
Poet Mikhas Shushkevich, author of one of Pesnyary's famous songs, died
Pesnyary. You appeared in my dreams in spring
Dzmitry Radzivon
The press secretary of the football club "Homel" was 36 years old.
Dzmitry Radzivon. Photo: social networks
Press secretary of FC Homel died
Uladzimir Andreienka
The director of the Mahiliou Regional Puppet Theater passed away at the age of 65.
Uladzimir Andreienka
Uladzimir Andreienka died
Iryna Sliuzar
The 33-year-old Belarusian woman, a participant in the 2020 protests, tragically died in Georgia.
Iryna Sliuzar. Photo: social networks
"Her friend was thrown ashore." How the missing Belarusian woman is being searched for in Kobuleti, Georgia
The Belarusian woman who was washed away by a wave in Kobuleti, Georgia, has been found
Dzmitry Baryla
A Catholic priest, rector of the parish of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Dominic in the town of Rakau and dean of the Valozhyn deanery, died at the age of 48.
Dzmitry Baryla. Photo: catholic.by
Priest Dzmitry Baryla died at 48
Aliaksei Dudarau
The playwright was 72 years old. He is the author of the screenplay for the popular film "White Dews".
Aliaksei Dudarau. Photo: sb.by
Aliaksei Dudarau died
Aliaksei Dudarau: how money and time changed the playwright
Ivan Kalinouski
Excursion guide, local historian from Polatsk, born in 1946. Was the director of the Navapolatsk Museum of Local Lore.
Ivan Kalinouski
Local historian Ivan Kalinouski died
Volha Kachan
Ukrainian-Belarusian diaspora activist from Australia died at the age of 94.
Volha Kachan
Volha Kachan died
Kanstantsin Skuratovich
The journalist, political commentator, and Candidate of Philosophical Sciences was 70 years old.
Kanstantsin Skuratovich
Journalist Kanstantsin Skuratovich died
"Found in some notebook that it's really possible"
Yauhen Loginau
A Belarusian with the call sign "Malder" served in the "Azov" Regiment and died in the vicinity of "Azovstal". He was 27 years old.
Yauhen Loginau. Photo: family album
Another Belarusian who died in Ukraine has become known. This is Yauhen "Malder" Loginau, who defended "Azovstal"
"He didn't live ten days until surrender, we don't even have his grave." Father tells about the Belarusian native who died defending Mariupol
Yan Sycheuski
An activist of the Belarusian minority in Poland died at the age of 85.
Yan Sycheuski. Photo: racyja.com/by
Yan Sycheuski died
Kiryl Shoukav
An Orthodox priest, abbot of the Minsk church parish of the Icon of the Mother of God "Vsetsaritsa". He was 50 years old.
Kiryl Shoukav
Priest Kiryl Shoukav died
Leanid Filatau
Writer, publicist, educator died at the age of 83.
Leanid Filatau
Leanid Filatau died
Anatol Kazlou
The writer, editor of the prose department of "Polymia" magazine, was 60 years old.
Anatol Kazlou
Writer Anatol Kazlou died
Nadzeya Mialeshka
Popular blogger and wife of Belarusian national hockey player Dzmitry Mialeshka battled oncology. She was 35 years old.
Nadzeya Mialeshka. Photo: Nadzeya Mialeshka's Instagram
Nadzeya Mialeshka died — popular blogger and wife of national hockey player. She left a touching post in case of death
Mark Charniak
Businessman. Co-owner of the autohouse "Energiya GmbH" was 76 years old.
Mark Charniak. Photo: bolshoi.by
Mark Charniak died
Mikalai Zhauchiaruk
One of the founders and a member of the board of handball club "Meshkov Brest" died at the age of 66.
Mikalai Zhauchiaruk. Photo: meshkovbrest.by
Mikalai Zhauchiaruk died
Siarhei Mitsianski
The Deputy Minister of Economy of Belarus was 42 years old.
Siarhei Mitsianski. Photo: belta.by
Deputy Minister of Economy Siarhei Mitsianski died
Pavel Verabyou
Poet, journalist, laureate of the Maksim Bahdanovich Prize of the "Mastatskaya Litaratura" publishing house, died at the age of 64.
Pavel Verabyou
Pavel Verabyou died
Leanid Dudarenka
Painter, Honored Artist of Belarus, was 92 years old.
Leanid Dudarenka
Leanid Dudarenka died
Valiantsina Prazheyeva
Actress of the Belarusian State Puppet Theater passed away at 80 years old.
Valiantsina Prazheyeva
Puppet theater actress, who was Grandpa Beardbear in "Kalykhanka", died
Stsiapan Kopa
Collector of the singing and musical heritage of Belarusians of Podlachia, folklorist, musician, and cultural animator. He was 78 years old.
Stsiapan Kopa
Stsiapan Kopa died
Ernest Budyn
Catholic priest. He was a parish priest of St. Stanislaus parish in Liatsk (Shchuchyn deanery), and later – of Divine Mercy parish in Hrodna (Vishniavets microdistrict). Died at the age of 87.
Ernest Budyn
Priest Ernest Budyn, who served in Belarus for almost a quarter-century, died
Tatsiana Mahuchava
English teacher at the Yakub Kolas Belarusian Humanitarian Lyceum. She was 71 years old.
Tatsiana Mahuchava
Tatsiana Mahuchava died
Mikhail Selkin
Former rector of Francysk Skaryna Homel State University. He was 75 years old.
Mikhail Selkin
Former rector of Homel University died
Andrei Dziechka
Software engineer at OJSC "Peleng", reserve major, one of the authors of the appeal of four former Belarusian servicemen to current security forces. He urged them to reflect, not to lose honor, and to defend the people. He was 46 years old.
Andrei Dziechka
Andrei Dziechka, one of the authors of the anti-Lukashenka appeal by former military personnel, died suddenly
"Feelings as if they killed" — officers recorded an appeal against violence. The only one not arrested tells the details
Aliaksandr Tserashchanka
Doctor and host of TV and radio programs about health. He was 72 years old.
Aliaksandr Tserashchanka
Doctor and TV presenter Aliaksandr Tserashchanka died
Maryia Dziamkovich
The Belarusian diaspora activist and patron was 93 years old.
Maryia Dziamkovich
Maryia Dziamkovich died
Natallia Tatur
Russian-speaking poetess, a native of Belarus, died at the age of 73.
Natallia Tatur
Poetess Natallia Tatur died
Mikalai Klimovich
Political prisoner, blogger from Pinsk, died in Vitsebsk colony No. 3. He was 61 years old.
Mikalai Klimovich
Political prisoner — Pinsk blogger Mikalai Klimovich — died in colony
"Cause of death — his health condition." The investigation into Mikalai Klimovich's death has concluded
"The judge's actions are a crime of persecution" — human rights activist on the death of Mikalai Klimovich
Iosif Boisa
The activist of the national movement in Lida region was 68 years old.
Iosif Boisa
Iosif Boisa died
Khrystafor Zhaliapau
Public activist from Vitsebsk. Member of the "For Freedom" movement. He was 73 years old.
Khrystafor Zhaliapau
Khrystafor Zhaliapau died
Vitsebsk authorities liquidated public organization "Self-government and Society"
Mikalai Yaukhimenau
Volunteer and activist of the Belarusian diaspora in Poland. Political refugee. Died in Łódź. He was 36 years old.
Mikalai Yaukhimenau
A 36-year-old Belarusian died in Łódź
Miraslau Lazouski
Belarusian volunteer, one of the founders of "White Legion", died in Ukraine near Bakhmut. He was 49 years old.
Miraslau Lazouski
Among the five Kalinouski fighters who died near Bakhmut was Miraslau Lazouski, founder of the "White Legion"
"Hero of Belarus, who died in Bakhmut." A film dedicated to Miraslau Lazouski's 50th birthday was released
He died at the very end of the battle from a Russian sniper's bullet — Urbanovich on the death of Miraslau Lazouski
Uladzimir Ivanou
Local historian, researcher of communist repressions. Member of the public initiative "Haisy — Vitsebsk Kurapaty", did much to commemorate the victims of Stalin's terror near Vitsebsk. He was 74 years old.
Uladzimir Ivanou
Vitsebsk local historian, researcher of communist repressions Uladzimir Ivanou died
Dzmitry Sarokin
Poet from Lida, participant in contemporary art festivals. Died at 37 in the Lida District Department of Internal Affairs.
Dzmitry Sarokin
A 37-year-old poet died in the Lida District Department of Internal Affairs
Kanstantsin Balandzin
The historian and lecturer was 77 years old.
Kanstantsin Balandzin
Kanstantsin Balandzin died
Will students be expelled for participating in opposition rallies?
Leanid Kukrash
The academician-breeder was 84 years old.
Leanid Kukrash
Leanid Kukrash died
Mikhas Khmialeuski
One of the oldest figures of Belarusian culture in Podlachia lived for almost 98 years.
Mikhas Khmialeuski
Mikhas Khmialeuski died
Valier Ukhnaliou
Politician, deputy chairman of the left-wing party "Fair World". He was 68 years old.
Valier Ukhnaliou
Valier Ukhnaliou died
Ukhnaliou from "Fair World" criticized "nationalist fervor" on the eve of the 100th anniversary of BNR
Mikhas Buracheuski
The activist of the Belarusian national movement in Lida was 64 years old.
Mikhas Buracheuski
Mikhas Buracheuski died
Aliaksei Auramenka
Minister of Transport and Communications of Belarus died at 46.
Aliaksei Auramenka. Photo: belta.by
46-year-old Minister of Transport and Communications Aliaksei Auramenka died suddenly
Pavel Shumilau
Businessman. Founder of the diversified holding "Tair". He was 56 years old.
Pavel Shumilau. Photo: ekonomika.by
One of the wealthiest people in Belarus, Pavel Shumilau, died
Mikalai Aliokhin
Athlete. Sabre fencer, Olympic champion of 1980, died at the age of 68.
Mikalai Aliokhin
Mikalai Aliokhin died
Ales Pushkin
Artist, political prisoner. Died in captivity. Was held in Hrodna prison. He was 57 years old.
Ales Pushkin. Photo: social networks
"Under unclear circumstances." Political prisoner artist Ales Pushkin died
"He said it was a game. There must be some rules. I follow them"
Ales Pushkin suffered terrible pains, but was not hospitalized. Who is the medical officer in the prison where he died?
Larysa Marshalava
Actress of the Film Actor Theater-Studio. Starred in TV series. Her repertoire includes roles in dozens of films. She was 44 years old.
Larysa Marshalava
Actress of the Film Actor Theater-Studio, Larysa Marshalava, died at 44
Uladzimir Hruzdzieu
Doctor of Technical Sciences, professor in the field of science and technology, honored scientist and educator Uladzimir Hruzdzieu died at the age of 83.
Uladzimir Hruzdzieu. Photo: psu.by
Uladzimir Hruzdzieu died
Mikalai Karaliou
Scientist. Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, former dean of the Faculty of Cultural Studies and Socio-Cultural Activities of the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts. He was 64 years old.
Mikalai Karaliou
Mikalai Karaliou died
Anatol Kruhlou
Worked at the BSU Faculty of History, Department of History of Southern and Western Slavs, was head of the Department of Ethics, Aesthetics and Scientific Atheism. Headed the expert council under the Office of the Commissioner for Religious Affairs. The scientist was 91 years old.
Anatol Kruhlou
Anatol Kruhlou died
Leanid Kozik
Statesman. Worked in various positions in the government. Chaired the pro-government Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus. He was 75 years old.
Leanid Kozik
Leanid Kozik died
Leanid Kozik: "It was painfully upsetting that I was criticized for the contract system. But I even asked Lukashenka to abolish it!"
Sviatlana Musiyenka
First professor of Polish studies in Belarus. Initiator of establishing the Department of Polish Language and Literature at Hrodna University, where she taught since 1967. Died at the age of 83.
Sviatlana Musiyenka
Sviatlana Musiyenka died
Siarhei Lisichkin
The editor-in-chief of "Pressbol" newspaper was 54 years old.
Siarhei Lisichkin
Editor-in-chief of "Pressbol" newspaper Siarhei Lisichkin died
Ivan Kamar
The oldest photographer in Belarus passed away at the age of 103.
Ivan Kamar
The oldest Belarusian photographer Ivan Kamar died
Viktar Karamazaŭ
Writer. Belonged to the so-called philological generation — children of war, whose youth fell during the "thaw" years. Died at the age of 89.
Viktar Karamazaŭ
Viktar Karamazaŭ died
June 25th, presentation of Viktar Karamazaŭ's book
Siarhei Zylkou
Entrepreneur, sponsor of Belarusian initiatives. Lived 84 years.
Businessman and patron Siarhei Zylkou died. He supported Belarusian initiatives
Heorhiy Marchuk
The writer, playwright, and screenwriter was 76 years old.
Heorhiy Marchuk
Heorhiy Marchuk died
Viktoryia Burchak
The Belarusian ballet dancer was 33 years old.
Viktoryia Burchak
"How could this be, Vika, how could this be." Young ballerina voluntarily took her own life
Anatol Kliashchuk
Photographer, one of the founders of the Belarusian Public Association of Photographers, was 65 years old.
Anatol Kliashchuk. Photo: svaboda.org
Anatol Kliashchuk died
Katsiaryna Panchienia
Chief custodian of "Yurau's Karahod" in the village of Pahost, Zhytkavichy district. The ritual is included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The diligent folk artist was 81 years old.
Katsiaryna Panchienia. Photo: smartpress.by
Katsiaryna Panchienia died
At Liankevich's book presentation, people sang and "married" the chimney
Aleh Anufryenka
The journalist was 35 years old. Worked for "Radio Svaboda" and on the Tut.by portal.
Aleh Anufryenka
Aleh Anufryenka died
Sviatlana Malyshka
Journalist, correspondent of the independent internet publication "Hantsavitski Chas" died at the age of 44.
Sviatlana Malyshka
Sviatlana Malyshka died
Viktar Iljin
Professor. Was rector at the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics (formerly Minsk Radio Engineering Institute). The scientist was 92 years old.
Viktar Iljin
Professor BSUIR and former university rector Viktar Iljin died
Dzianis Shvyrkin
Participant of the 2020 protests in Hrodna. Died in exile at the age of 42.
Dzianis Shvyrkin
A 42-year-old Hrodna resident left his homeland after detention. And a week later his heart gave out
Nadzeya Artymovich
Writer. The figure of Belarusian life in Białystok region was 77 years old.
Nadzeya Artymovich
Nadzeya Artymovich died
Aleh Yakhimovich
The former head of the Maladzechna organization of the Belarusian Social Democratic Party ("Hramada") was 70 years old.
Aleh Yakhimovich
Aleh Yakhimovich died
Rehina Dambrouskaya
Actress, known for roles in popular films and TV series, passed away at the age of 81.
Rehina Dambrouskaya
Rehina Dambrouskaya died
Miraslava Rusak
Belarusian activist in Lithuania, daughter of Belarusian bookseller and poet Stanislau Stankevich, died at the age of 89.
Miraslava Rusak
Miraslava Rusak died
Viktar Savich
Political refugee from Homel. Former volunteer from the Kalinouski Regiment died in Lithuania. Born in 1989.
Viktar Savich. Photo: social networks
Political refugee, former fighter of the Kalinouski Regiment, died in an accident near Vilnius
Kiryl Shchahlou
The 19-year-old former political prisoner from Hrodna committed suicide.
Kiryl Shchahlou
Suicide of former political prisoner in Hrodna became known
Aleh Uljanau
Lecturer at the Faculty of Physical Education of Mahiliou University named after Kuleshou died at the age of 76.
Aleh Uljanau
Aleh Uljanau died
Valery Drachevski
The head coach of the mini-football club "Dynamo BNTU" was 69 years old.
Valery Drachevski
Head coach of student club "Dynamo BNTU" died
Mikhail Zhdanouski
Documentary filmmaker. The author of one of the most important Belarusian films - "Road to Kurapaty" - was 84 years old.
Mikhail Zhdanouski
Director of "Road to Kurapaty" film, which Zianon Pazniak helped shoot, died
Uladzimir Lukashyk
Artist, illustrator of historical books, lived 70 years.
Uladzimir Lukashyk
Artist Uladzimir Lukashyk died
Pavel Horbach
Belarusian volunteer with the call sign "Bort" died in Ukraine. He was 31 years old.
Pavel Horbach
Another Belarusian volunteer fighting on the side of Ukraine died. This is already the 36th death in a year and a half
Mikhail Pirahou
Architect, author of the Palace of the Republic, several stations of the Minsk Metro, died at the age of 90.
Mikhail Pirahou
Mikhail Pirahou died
Aliaksei Nenadavets
Literary critic and ethnographer died in Babrujsk, worked as a lecturer at the local branch of BSEU, at the age of 65.
Aliaksei Nenadavets
Aliaksei Nenadavets died
Maksim Kot-Kuzma
Musician. Bass guitarist for bands Pukstband, True Litwin Beat, WZ-orkiestra with Zmitser Vaitushkevich, Pomidor/OFF, "Diligence-jazz" and other projects. He was 45 years old.
Maksim Kot-Kuzma
Musician Maksim Kot-Kuzma passed away
Hanna Krasner
Wedding dress designer. Had her own "Hanna Krasner's Workshop". In 2021, she closed production in Belarus and emigrated to Poland. Died abroad at the age of 43.
Hanna Krasner
Her heart stopped. Belarusian designer Hanna Krasner died
Vadzim Kavaliou
Former political prisoner from Vitsebsk died in Latvia at 52.
Vadzim Kavaliou
Former political prisoner Vadzim Kavaliou died in Latvia. His body has been in the morgue for two months
Mikalai Molakau
Instructor of the Kalinouski Regiment, the oldest fighter of the volunteer unit. He was 71 years old.
Mikalai Molakau
Kalinouski Regiment instructor Mikalai Molakau died
Zdzislau Veder
Catholic priest dedicated a significant part of his life to ministry in Belarus, especially in the parish of Saint Michael the Archangel in Smarhon. Died at 86 years old.
Zdzislau Veder
Zdzislau Veder died
Katsiaryna Miasnikova
Artist from Polatsk died at 42. She worked in pastel technique, creating most of her works during plein airs.
Katsiaryna Miasnikova
Katsiaryna Miasnikova died
Taisa Ahafonaŭka
Master of straw weaving, thanks to whom this Belarusian art was largely included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Died at 96 years old.
Taisa Ahafonaŭka
Taisa Ahafonaŭka died
Larysa Finkelstein
Art critic, art historian, gallerist, and educator was 73 years old. She was an author and host on radio and in print media, exhibition designer, curator of exhibitions, founder of the first Belarusian gallery - the author's non-profit conceptual gallery "Brama".
Larysa Finkelstein
Larysa Finkelstein died
Lev Tamilchyk
Theoretical physicist, corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, professor. He was 92 years old.
Lev Tamilchyk
Lev Tamilchyk died
Viktar Shcherba
Microbiologist, mycologist, and chemist, Candidate of Biological Sciences. Lived 74 years.
Viktar Shcherba
Viktar Shcherba died
Uladzimir Kaptsau
Taught Russian literature at the BSU Faculty of Journalism.
Uladzimir Kaptsau
BSU Faculty of Journalism lecturer died. After 2020, he informed on students
Valery Marozau
The historian and theorist of architecture, the greatest researcher of classicism in Belarus, passed away at the age of 75.
Valery Marozau
Valery Marozau died
Krystyna Shmanda
Great-granddaughter of the classic of Belarusian literature Frantsishak Bahushevich, Gulag prisoner. Worked as a chemistry teacher in Warsaw. Born in 1932.
Krystyna Shmanda
Great-granddaughter of Frantsishak Bahushevich died
Yury Mikhailau
Musician. Leader of the band "Madera Hard Blues", guitarist and vocalist, author of lyrics and music. Lived 66 years.
Yury Mikhailau
Musician Yury Mikhailau died
Ales Matsulevich
Poet, journalist, head of the literary association "Sukvettse" from Lida. He was 42 years old.
Ales Matsulevich
Ales Matsulevich died
Dzmitry Zubovich
The stand-up comedian was 28 years old.
Dzmitry Zubovich
28-year-old stand-up comedian Dzmitry Zubovich died
Liudmila Brzazouskaya
Ballerina, People's Artist of Belarus, was 77 years old.
Liudmila Brzazouskaya
Liudmila Brzazouskaya died
Vadzim Aliaksandrovich
The journalist lived 60 years. He worked for many years at the "Belarusy i Rynak" newspaper.
Vadzim Aliaksandrovich
Vadzim Aliaksandrovich died
Maksim Hustik
Athlete, former freestyle skier. Multiple World Cup medalist. Worked as a senior freestyle coach. Lived 35 years.
Maksim Hustik
Former freestyle skier Maksim Hustik tragically died
Anatol Halushka
An original artist who painted holding the brush with his teeth. For over 40 years he was confined to bed, for over 20 he painted. He also wrote poetry and prose. He was 60 years old.
Anatol Halushka
Anatol Halushka died
Abram Shandaronich
The creator of Soviet color television was born in 1927 in Slutsk. Died in Moscow.
Abram Shandaronich
Abram Shandaronich died
Uladzimir Volnau
Artist from Vitsebsk. Painted studies about partisan life, a dedication to the Holocaust, Vasil Bykau, landscapes of Pskov region — painted during travels, plein airs. Died at 83 years old.
Uladzimir Volnau. Photo: vitvesti.by
Uladzimir Volnau died
Yagor Naidovich
Actor who starred in Russian TV series. Graduate of the Faculty of Journalism of the Belarusian State University. Debuted as an actor in 2005 in the Belarusian film "Three Thalers", in which he performed stunts. Died at 40 years old.
Yagor Naidovich
Yagor Naidovich died
Siarhei Matskoits
Active defender of Kurapaty during road construction. Was imprisoned in Akrestsina many times. Died at 51.
Siarhei Matskoits
Siarhei Matskoits died
Maryna Birukova
Journalist, editor, and manager. Worked in Belarusian publications: "Bolshoi" magazine, "Nestar — Minsk" publishing house. She passed away at 47.
Maryna Birukova
Maryna Birukova died in Warsaw
Aleh Spolan
The chairman of the Belarusian Sailing Federation was 67 years old.
Aleh Spolan
Aleh Spolan died
Valery Buren
Maladzechna local historian and tour guide lived 68 years.
Valery Buren
Valery Buren died
Siarhei Chyryk
Video operator. Shot hundreds of multi-format footage with chronicles of significant events in the recent history of Belarus: the formation of the Belarusian Popular Front, the first celebrations of Freedom Day, Dziady (All Saints' Day), Military Glory Day, Kurapaty and Chernobyl marches, Minsk workers' protests, and Bill Clinton's visit. He was 64 years old.
Siarhei Chyryk
Siarhei Chyryk died
How the 75th anniversary of the Belarusian People's Republic was celebrated VIDEO
Aliaksandr Damaratski
Soviet and Belarusian TV presenter. He was 74 years old.
Aliaksandr Damaratski
Aliaksandr Damaratski died
Throughout the year, losses were reported among Belarusian volunteers whose names and call signs were not disclosed.
In July, four fighters from the "Litvin" and "Volat" battalions of the Kalinouski Regiment died.
In August, a fighter of the Second International Legion died.
In October, the "Terror" Battalion reported the death of several of its fighters.
See also:
They left in 2022. Remembering Belarusians we lost this year
They left in 2021. Remembering Belarusians we lost this year