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They left us in 2025. Remembering Belarusians we lost

We will remember them, we will mourn. If we missed anyone, please add them in the comments on the website under this article.

Maria Zaitseva

She was severely wounded on August 9, 2020. Nevertheless, she went to defend Ukraine. The Belarusian volunteer died in battles near Bakhmut, where she fought as part of the 2nd International Legion. She was 24 years old.

24-year-old Belarusian volunteer Maria Zaitseva died in Ukraine

Hanna Kandratsenka

The former political prisoner died of oncology, which was diagnosed in her while she was still in a penal colony in Homel. The woman passed away a few months before her 40th birthday.

39-year-old ex-political prisoner Hanna Kandratsenka died. She was diagnosed with cancer in the colony, but was not released

Radzim Haretski

The academician-geologist was 96 years old.

Radzim Haretski passed away

Laran Arinich

The disgraced former head of "Pinskdrev" died in Białystok, where he was hiding from criminal prosecution, at the age of 89.

Former owner of "Pinskdrev" Laran Arinich died in emigration

Iosif Naumchyk

The former secretary of the Vitebsk regional committee of the Communist Party of Belarus, and later the head of the Vitebsk regional council of the Francysk Skaryna Belarusian Language Society, father of one of the leaders of the independence movement Siarhei Naumchyk, lived for 86 years.

Iosif Naumchyk passed away

Mikalai Iliuchyk

The writer and pastor of the Protestant church in Luninets was 58 years old.

Mikalai Iliuchyk passed away

Aliaksandr Novik

The Belarusian volunteer, sniper of an assault squad of an assault battalion, died on January 20 during a combat mission in the area of Novoyehorivka in Luhansk region.

Belarusian sniper Aliaksandr Novik died in Ukraine

Natallia Ramanskaya

The singer, Honored Artist of Belarus, died at the age of 65.

Natallia Ramanskaya passed away

Siarhei Rubleuski

The journalist and writer, long-time editor of the Vitebsk regional newspaper "Narodnaya Slova", lived for 70 years.

Vitebsk journalist and writer Siarhei Rubleuski passed away

Viktar Adzinochenka

The public figure, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, associate professor of Skaryna Homel State University, died at the age of 63.

Viktar Adzinochenka passed away

Aliaksei Audzei

The Belarusian volunteer died during a combat mission in the Kupyansk direction at the age of 26.

Belarusian volunteer Aliaksei "Ryzy" Audzei died in the Kupyansk direction

Yaraslau Yevdakimau

The People's Artist of Belarus was 78 years old.

People's Artist of Belarus Yaraslau Yevdakimau — performer of hits "Zacharovanaya Maya" and "Fantazyor" — passed away

Andrei Padnyabianny

The political prisoner died in Mogilev colony, where he was serving a 16-year sentence, at the age of 37.

36-year-old political prisoner died in Mogilev colony

Safia Barysiuk

The singer from Byaroza, who became a YouTube star in 2012, participant of the folk duo "Zoya i Valera", was 79 years old.

Artist from Byaroza district, who garnered millions of views, passed away

Harald Volski

The artist, cultural figure, at one time director of the animated film studio "Belarusfilm", died on New Year's Eve at the age of 96.

Harald Volski passed away

Dzmitry **Harelik**

Former director of Gomel Puppet Theater Dzmitry Harelik died at 63 years old.

Dzmitry Harelik, former director of Gomel Puppet Theater recently convicted for "extremism", passed away

Ales Silkau

The political and public activist from Mogilev suddenly passed away at 55 years old. He was repeatedly detained for political reasons.

Ales Silkau suddenly passed away

Siarhei Kaliada

The chairman of the public association "Republican Tourist and Sports Union" died at 65 years old.

Siarhei Kaliada passed away

Artur Zielski

The director of the Khatyn Memorial Complex was 55 years old.

The director of the Khatyn Memorial Complex passed away

Aleh Audzeeu

The "Belarusfilm" cameraman, Honored Cultural Worker of the Belarusian SSR, died at the age of 99.

"Belarusfilm" cameraman Aleh Audzeeu passed away

Sviatlana Yauseyeva

The writer and translator was 92 years old.

Writer Sviatlana Yauseyeva — Lavon Volski's mother — passed away

Leanid Tsitou

The scientist in microbiology, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Honored Scientist, professor, died at the age of 79.

Professor Leanid Tsitou passed away

Mikalai Harbunou

The local historian, photographer and video operator from Vitebsk died at 66 years old.

Mikalai Harbunou passed away

Aliaksei Hanchuk

Poet, journalist and photographer Aliaksei Hanchuk died at the age of 71.

Aliaksei Hanchuk passed away

Liubou Sivurava

The folklorist, singer and poet was 58 years old.

Liubou Sivurava passed away

Andrei Vasora

The Belarusian activist died in emigration at 47 years old.

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Uladzimir Tratseuski

The scientist, researcher of Belarusian folk architecture, passed away at 88 years old.

Architectural historian Uladzimir Tratseuski passed away

Viktar Hardzei

The Belarusian writer was 78 years old.

Viktar Hardzei passed away

Aliaksandr Anisimau

The film director died at the age of 61.

Aliaksandr Anisimau passed away

Aliaksandr Shauko

The journalist, one of the authors of the popular "Radiofact" program on Belarusian Radio, died at 69 years old.

Journalist Aliaksandr Shauko passed away

Aliaksandr Masheuski

The oncologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor, board member of the Belarusian Society of Oncologists, was 84 years old.

Aliaksandr Masheuski passed away

Herman Kirylau

The Belarusian writer died at the age of 88.

Herman Kirylau passed away

Yulia Churko

The actress, writer, scientist was 88 years old.

Actress and scientist Yulia Churko passed away

Pavel Rudzenia

The radio amateur, who became famous for organizing a radio station "Local Radio" in his kitchen despite being blind from birth, died at 42 years old.

Pavel Rudzenia — blind radio host from Minsk — passed away

Aleh Vasichanka

The former handball player, who was a goalkeeper for the legendary Minsk SKA in the 1980s, died at the age of 68.

Aleh Vasichanka passed away

Aliaksandr Yaravy

The Honored Artist of Belarus, former soloist and vocalist of the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Armed Forces of the BSSR, was 77 years old.

Honored Artist of Belarus Aliaksandr Yaravy passed away

Barys Kastsich

The architect, one of the authors of the project for the reconstruction of Zybitskaya Street in Minsk, was 74 years old.

Architect Barys Kastsich passed away

Hienadz Zabara

The clarinetist, teacher, Honored Artist of Belarus, died at the age of 72.

Hienadz Zabara passed away

Aliaksandr Sierada

The 22-year-old fighter of the Kalinouski Regiment died during a combat mission in southern Ukraine.

22-year-old Belarusian Aliaksandr "Lych" Sierada, who fought for Ukraine, died

Nina Fratsova

The Doctor of Philological Sciences, professor, former chairwoman of the Republican Expert Commission for the Prevention of Pornography, Violence and Cruelty, died at the age of 81.

Former chairwoman of the commission for prevention of pornography, Nina Fratsova, passed away

Klara Malyshava

The People's Artist of Belarus, former soloist of the Bolshoi Theater of Opera and Ballet, was 86 years old.

People's Artist of Belarus Klara Malyshava passed away

Larysa Smirnova

The architect-urban planner, author of the project for the regeneration of the historical center of Vitebsk, died at the age of 76.

Architect-urban planner Larysa Smirnova passed away

Maksim Sokhar

The actor and former chief director of the Dunin-Martsinkevich Mogilev Regional Theater was 44 years old.

Belarusian actor and director Maksim Sokhar died. He was 44 years old

Mikhail Pilipenka

The famous Belarusian ethnologist and historian, corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, died at the age of 89.

Mikhail Pilipenka passed away

Yauhenia Drahun

The Belarusian stylist was 40 years old.

Belarusian stylist Yauhenia Drahun died in Nice. She was 40 years old

Fiodar Zhyliak

The composer and singer, honorary citizen of Baranavichy, was 67 years old.

Fiodar Zhyliak passed away

Aliaksandr Kaliada

The cleric of the Church of St. Tatiana, lecturer at the Vitebsk Theological Seminary, head of the youth brotherhood "Synaxis" and the scout movement, was 43 years old.

43-year-old Orthodox priest Aliaksandr Kaliada passed away

Katsiaryna Yahorava (Nestsierovich)

The long-time host of Soviet and Belarusian radio and television was 79 years old.

Katsiaryna Yahorava (Nestsierovich) passed away

Barys Dauhatovich

The historian and journalist died at the age of 91.

Historian and journalist Barys Dauhatovich passed away

Aliaksei Isayeu

The Belarusian singer, former director of the Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater, was 70 years old.

Aliaksei Isayeu passed away

Valiantsin Shtermer

The political prisoner was 62 years old.

Political prisoner Valiantsin Shtermer passed away. "He could barely walk after a stroke — and they threw him into solitary confinement"

Liudmila Drazhzha

The Belarusian radio host and writer was 71 years old.

Liudmila Drazhzha passed away

Natallia Shykalenka

The 1995 world champion and 1992 Olympic silver medalist in javelin throw was 61 years old.

Athlete Natallia Shykalenka passed away

Aliaksei Anufryieu

The participant of the BSU KVN team in its star lineup of 1998-2001 was 51 years old.

Aliaksei Anufryieu passed away

Nina Halinouskaya

The poet, laureate of the Yanka Maur literary prize, lived for 89 years. "Kotsik-varkotsik lay on his tummy. Paws under his ear — no pillow needed" — these are her lines.

Poet Nina Halinouskaya passed away

Aleh Marozau

The founder of the private Institute of Parliamentarism and Entrepreneurship was 67 years old.

Oleg Morozov, founder of the Institute of Parliamentarism and Entrepreneurship, passed away

Maksim Tsishkin

The hockey player and coach, founder of the "Fint" hockey school, champion of Belarus in the 2008/09 season, died at the age of 43.

Hockey player and coach Maksim Tsishkin died at 42

Andrei Hrynko

The clipmaker, screenwriter and film director died at 36 years old.

Andrei Hrynko passed away

Siamion Bukchyn

The Belarusian writer and journalist, author for "Nasha Niva", was 83 years old.

Siamion Bukchyn passed away

Siarhei Atroshchanka

The businessman, creator of the Serge brand and the newspaper "Obozrevatel", passed away after a serious illness at 55 years old.

Siarhei Atroshchanka, creator of the Serge brand, died at 55

Zmitser Kaspiarovich

The Belarusian opposition activist, member of the BNF Party Seim, who admitted to being recruited by the KGB, tragically died at the age of 44.

Zmitser Kaspiarovich — 43-year-old former political prisoner, recruited by the KGB — found dead in Warsaw

Mikola Katsuk

The sociologist, scientist of 2005 according to "Nasha Niva", was 48 years old.

Sociologist Mikola Katsuk passed away

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Valeriy Rybarau

The film director and screenwriter, author of the cult film "My Name Is Harlequin", died after a long illness at 86 years old.

Film director Valeriy Rybarau passed away

Andrei Bardukhayeu-Arol

The creator of the inclusive Tim Theater in Gomel died in emigration at the age of 50.

Andrei Bardukhayeu-Arol passed away

Eduard Hierasimovich

The long-time director of the Maksim Horki National Academic Drama Theater was 80 years old.

Eduard Hierasimovich passed away

Mikola Liutsko

The former head of the department in the State Agro-Industrial Complex of Belarus, and later an entrepreneur and member of the Board of the "Batskaushchyna" Association of Belarusians of the World, passed away at 71 years old.

Mikola Liutsko passed away

Iryna Yaskievich

The activist of the United Civil Party suddenly passed away at 62 years old.

Iryna Yaskievich passed away

Ihar Kazlou

The journalist was 62 years old.

Journalist Ihar Kazlou passed away

Edward Zaikouski

The famous Belarusian archaeologist died at the age of 73.

Edward Zaikouski passed away

Viachka Stankievich

The former head of the Belarusian Service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was 92 years old.

Viachka Stankievich passed away

Viktar Ledzeniou

The writer, playwright, journalist, died at the age of 85.

Journalist Viktar Ledzeniou passed away

Aliaksei Matsveyeu

The renowned Belarusian geologist, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, was 87 years old.

Academician Aliaksei Matsveyeu passed away

Uladzimir Kazak

The chairman of the Minsk regional organization of the United Civil Party, member of the party's Political Council, died at the age of 52.

Uladzimir Kazak passed away

Mikola Halko

The journalist, former chief editor of "Sialianskaya Hazeta" and "Narodnaya Hazeta", was 77 years old.

Journalist Mikola Halko passed away

Viktar Vabishchevich

The poet, teacher, historian and local historian died at the age of 66.

Viktar Vabishchevich passed away

Aliaksandr Rozenblium

The famous local historian, researcher and writer died in Israel at the age of 100.

Preserver of Barysau's memory, Aliaksandr Rozenblium, passed away

Mihas Kandratsiuk

The native of Podlasie, prominent linguist, dialectologist, researcher of the Belarusian-Polish borderland, professor, was 91 years old.

Professor Mihas Kandratsiuk passed away

Aron Bielski

The youngest of the Bielski brothers, who during World War II created the largest forest camp for Jews in occupied Europe in Naliboki Forest, died in the USA at 98 years old.

The last of the Bielski brothers, who were partisans in Naliboki Forest, passed away

Ales Palynski

The writer was 58 years old.

Writer Ales Palynski passed away

Uladzimir Aliainikau

The former general director of the BATE football club died at the age of 71.

Uladzimir Aliainikau, who was at the origins of Barysau BATE, passed away

Taresa Sobal

The former director of the Polish House in Ivianets, Valozhyn district, head of the local branch of the Union of Poles in Belarus, whom "Nasha Niva" recognized as "Loyalty of the Year" in 2010, was 77 years old.

Taresa Sobal passed away

Yauhen Koktysh

The Belarusian photojournalist died at the age of 86.

Photojournalist Yauhen Koktysh passed away. He photographed Bykau and Muliavin

Maya Yanitskaya

The art historian, one of the founders of the Museum of Old Belarusian Culture, was 94 years old.

Famous Belarusian art historian Maya Yanitskaya passed away

Viachaslau Rahoiska

The writer, literary critic, Doctor of Philological Sciences, died at the age of 84.

Viachaslau Rahoiska passed away

Valery Kastruchyn

The children's writer was 73 years old.

Valery Kastruchyn passed away

Vasil Kushnier

The historian, founder of the "Belarusian Historical Journal", passed away after a serious illness at 78 years old.

Founder of the "Belarusian Historical Journal" passed away

Anton Sadouski

The professor of the Department of Differential Equations and System Analysis at Belarusian State University, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, was 81 years old.

Professor Anton Sadouski passed away

Sviatlana Yatsevich

The actress of the Minsk theater "Dze-Ya?", Minsk Regional Drama Theater, creator of the theater for people with Down syndrome "Sunny Children", passed away at 57 years old.

Actress Sviatlana Yatsevich passed away

Hienadz Pashkou

The Belarusian poet, former long-time director of the "Belarusian Encyclopedia" publishing house named after Petrus Brouka, was 77 years old.

Hienadz Pashkou passed away

Viktar Kapytska

The Belarusian composer and musical figure died at the age of 70.

Composer Viktar Kapytska passed away

Uladzimir Khilkevich

The prosaist and publicist was 79 years old.

Uladzimir Khilkevich passed away

Valiantsin Zankovich

The sculptor and architect, one of the authors of the Khatyn memorial, died at the age of 89.

Valiantsin Zankovich — one of the authors of the Khatyn memorial — passed away

Viachaslau Khadasouski

The founder and former chief editor of the newspaper "Belarusians and the Market" was 78 years old.

Viachaslau Khadasouski passed away

Mikita Mielkaziorau

The blogger, author of the popular YouTube channel "Zhyttsio-malina", was 37 years old.

Popular blogger Mikita Mielkaziorau suddenly passed away

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