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The official name of the national anthem of Belarus in Belarusian is 'Gosudarstvennyy gimn Respubliki Belarus'.
Answer: False
The official name of the national anthem of Belarus in Belarusian is 'Dziaržaŭny himn Respubliki Bielaruś'. 'Gosudarstvennyy gimn Respubliki Belarus' is its official name in Russian.
The national anthem of Belarus is commonly known by the title 'We Belarusians', derived from its Belarusian title 'My, biełarusy'.
Answer: True
The national anthem of Belarus is commonly referred to as 'We Belarusians', which is derived from its Belarusian title, 'My, biełarusy'.
The music for the current national anthem of Belarus was composed by Michas Klimkovich.
Answer: False
The music for the current national anthem of Belarus was composed by Niescier Sakalowski, not Michas Klimkovich.
The current lyrics for the national anthem of Belarus were written by Michas Klimkovich and Uladzimir Karyzna.
Answer: True
The lyrics for the current national anthem of Belarus were authored by Michas Klimkovich and Uladzimir Karyzna.
The music for the current Belarusian national anthem was originally composed in 1955.
Answer: False
The music for the current Belarusian national anthem was originally composed in 1944, not 1955.
What is the official name of the national anthem of Belarus in Belarusian?
Answer: Dziaržaŭny himn Respubliki Bielaruś
The official name of the national anthem of Belarus in Belarusian is 'Dziaržaŭny himn Respubliki Bielaruś'.
What is the common title or nickname for the national anthem of Belarus?
Answer: We Belarusians
The national anthem of Belarus is commonly known by the title 'We Belarusians', derived from its Belarusian title 'My, biełarusy'.
Who composed the music for the current national anthem of Belarus?
Answer: Niescier Sakalowski
The music for the current national anthem of Belarus was composed by Niescier Sakalowski.
Who wrote the lyrics for the current national anthem of Belarus?
Answer: Michas Klimkovich and Uladzimir Karyzna
The current lyrics for the national anthem of Belarus were written by Michas Klimkovich and Uladzimir Karyzna.
In what year was the music for the current Belarusian national anthem originally composed?
Answer: 1944
The music for the current Belarusian national anthem was originally composed in 1944.
What is the Russian name for the national anthem of Belarus?
Answer: Gosudarstvennyy gimn Respubliki Belarus
The Russian name for the national anthem of Belarus is 'Gosudarstvennyy gimn Respubliki Belarus', which translates to State Anthem of the Republic of Belarus.
The national anthem of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR) was titled 'Mahutny Boža'.
Answer: False
The national anthem of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR) was titled 'My, Biełarusy', not 'Mahutny Boža'.
The anthem of the BSSR was officially adopted on February 24, 1955.
Answer: True
The anthem of the BSSR was officially adopted on February 24, 1955, following several years of modifications after its initial presentation.
After Belarus gained independence, both the music and the original lyrics of the BSSR anthem were discarded.
Answer: False
After Belarus gained independence, the music of the BSSR anthem was retained, but the original lyrics were discarded.
In 1995, Natallia Arsiennieva's poem 'Mahutny Boža' was successfully adopted as the national anthem.
Answer: False
In 1995, there was a proposal to adopt Natallia Arsiennieva's poem 'Mahutny Boža' as the national anthem, but this suggestion was not acted upon and it was not successfully adopted.
The 'Vajacki Marš' (Warrior March) was the official anthem of the Belarusian Democratic Republic, which existed for over a year.
Answer: False
The 'Vajacki Marš' (Warrior March) was the official anthem of the Belarusian Democratic Republic, which existed for approximately 10 months, not over a year.
'Mahutny Boža' (Almighty God) is a Christian hymn actively used by those who support the current Lukashenko regime.
Answer: False
'Mahutny Boža' (Almighty God) is a Christian hymn that is actively used by those who oppose the Lukashenko regime, not support it.
The song 'Pahonia,' based on a poem by Maksim Bahdanoviča, gained popularity during the 2020 Belarusian protests.
Answer: True
The song 'Pahonia,' based on a poem by Maksim Bahdanoviča, experienced a resurgence in popularity and was performed during the 2020 Belarusian protests.
The poem 'Małaja Biełaruś' (Young Belarus) was not selected as an anthem because its lyrics were deemed unsuitable.
Answer: False
The poem 'Małaja Biełaruś' (Young Belarus) was not selected as an anthem because it was never set to a musical composition, not because its lyrics were unsuitable.
The revised version of 'Žyvie Biełaruś!' submitted for the 2002 contest was titled 'Krasuj, Biełaruś!' (Flourish, Belarus!).
Answer: True
The revised version of 'Žyvie Biełaruś!' submitted for consideration in the 2002 contest was indeed titled 'Krasuj, Biełaruś!' (Flourish, Belarus!).
The government decided to replace Sakalowski's music with a new composition to signify a complete break from the Soviet past.
Answer: False
The government decided to retain Sakalowski's music to maintain historical continuity and due to its popularity, rather than replace it to signify a break from the Soviet past.
What was the title of the national anthem of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR)?
Answer: My, biełarusy
The national anthem of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR) was titled 'My, Biełarusy'.
When was the anthem of the BSSR officially adopted?
Answer: 1955
The anthem of the BSSR was officially adopted on February 24, 1955.
Following Belarus's independence, what happened to the music and lyrics of the former BSSR anthem?
Answer: Music was retained, but lyrics were discarded.
After Belarus gained independence, the music of the former BSSR anthem was retained, while the original lyrics were discarded.
What was the primary reason cited for retaining the music composed by Niescier Sakalowski for the new national anthem?
Answer: To maintain historical continuity and due to its popularity.
The music composed by Niescier Sakalowski was retained primarily to maintain historical continuity and due to its established popularity.
The 'Vajacki Marš' (Warrior March) was the official anthem of which historical Belarusian state?
Answer: Belarusian People's Republic (1918)
The 'Vajacki Marš' (Warrior March) was the official anthem of the Belarusian Democratic Republic, established in 1918.
How long did the Belarusian Democratic Republic, which used 'Vajacki Marš,' last?
Answer: Approximately 10 months
The Belarusian Democratic Republic, which used 'Vajacki Marš' as its anthem, lasted for approximately 10 months.
Which Christian hymn is actively used by those who oppose the Lukashenko regime?
Answer: Mahutny Boža
The Christian hymn 'Mahutny Boža' (Almighty God) is actively used by those who oppose the Lukashenko regime.
The song 'Pahonia,' based on a poem by Maksim Bahdanoviča, saw a resurgence in popularity during which events?
Answer: The 2020 Belarusian protests
The song 'Pahonia,' based on a poem by Maksim Bahdanoviča, experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 2020 Belarusian protests.
Why was the poem 'Małaja Biełaruś' (Young Belarus) by Janka Kupała not selected as a national anthem?
Answer: It was never set to a musical composition.
The poem 'Małaja Biełaruś' (Young Belarus) by Janka Kupała was not selected as a national anthem because it was never set to a musical composition.
What was the title of the revised version of 'Žyvie Biełaruś!' submitted for the 2002 contest?
Answer: Krasuj, Biełaruś!
The revised version of 'Žyvie Biełaruś!' submitted for the 2002 contest was titled 'Krasuj, Biełaruś!' (Flourish, Belarus!).
The current lyrics for the Belarusian national anthem were officially adopted by presidential decree on July 18, 2002.
Answer: False
The current lyrics for the Belarusian national anthem were officially adopted by presidential decree on July 2, 2002, not July 18, 2002.
Article 19, Section 2 of the Constitution of Belarus mentions the national anthem as a symbol of the state.
Answer: False
Article 19, Section 1 of the Constitution of Belarus designates the national anthem as a symbol of the state, not Section 2.
Presidential Decree 350 established the current national anthem of Belarus and its lyrics.
Answer: True
Presidential Decree 350 officially established the current national anthem of Belarus, including its lyrics and musical notation.
Presidential Decree 350 aimed to introduce new lyrics, change the musical notation, and designate rules for performance.
Answer: False
Presidential Decree 350 aimed to establish official lyrics, introduce musical notation, and designate rules for performance, but it did not aim to introduce *new* lyrics in the sense of a complete rewrite, rather it formalized the adopted lyrics.
President Alexander Lukashenko decided on the current national anthem in June 2002, with its first performance occurring in July 2002.
Answer: True
President Alexander Lukashenko reportedly decided on the current national anthem in June 2002, and its first performance took place in July 2002.
The commission chose the BSSR anthem's melody because it was the only proposal submitted for the 2002 contest.
Answer: False
The commission chose the BSSR anthem's melody based on majority support among multiple proposals, not because it was the only one submitted.
By what means and on what date were the current lyrics for the Belarusian national anthem officially adopted?
Answer: Presidential decree on July 2, 2002
The current lyrics for the national anthem of Belarus were officially adopted by presidential decree on July 2, 2002.
According to the Constitution of Belarus, which article designates the national anthem as a symbol of the sovereign state?
Answer: Article 19, Section 1
Article 19, Section 1 of the Constitution of Belarus designates the national anthem as one of the symbols of the Republic of Belarus as a sovereign state.
Which Presidential Decree officially established the current national anthem of Belarus, including its lyrics and musical notation?
Answer: Decree 350
Presidential Decree 350 officially established the current national anthem of Belarus, including its lyrics and musical notation.
The national anthem of Belarus can be performed with variations in lyrics and sheet music as long as the general theme is maintained.
Answer: False
The national anthem must be performed strictly in accordance with the established lyrics and sheet music; variations are not permitted.
Belarusian radio and television networks are required to play the national anthem once daily at 6:00 AM.
Answer: False
Belarusian radio and television networks are required to play the national anthem twice daily: at 6:00 AM and midnight.
The national anthem can be performed at government meetings, before sporting events, and during presidential inaugurations.
Answer: True
The national anthem is permitted for performance at various official occasions, including government meetings, before sporting events, and during presidential inaugurations.
During the performance of the national anthem, citizens are required to bow their heads respectfully.
Answer: False
During the performance of the national anthem, citizens are required to stand at attention, not bow their heads respectfully.
Individuals in military or police uniform must perform a Russian-style hand salute during the anthem, unless they are part of a formation.
Answer: True
Individuals in military or police uniform are required to perform a full Russian-style hand salute during the anthem's performance, unless they are part of a formation.
How must the national anthem of Belarus be performed according to the law?
Answer: Strictly in accordance with the established lyrics and sheet music.
According to the law, the national anthem of Belarus must be performed strictly in accordance with the established lyrics and sheet music.
What is the daily broadcast requirement for the national anthem on Belarusian radio and television?
Answer: Twice daily, at 6:00 AM and midnight.
Belarusian radio and television networks are required to broadcast the national anthem twice daily: at 6:00 AM when going on air, and at midnight when going off-air.
Which of the following is NOT listed as an occasion for the performance of the national anthem?
Answer: Private family gatherings
The national anthem can be performed at government meetings, before sporting events, and during presidential inaugurations, but private family gatherings are not listed as an occasion.
What are citizens required to do when the national anthem is performed?
Answer: Stand at attention.
During the performance of the national anthem, citizens are required to stand at attention.
What specific action are individuals in military or police uniform required to take during the anthem's performance, unless part of a formation?
Answer: Perform a Russian-style hand salute.
Individuals in military or police uniform are required to perform a full Russian-style hand salute during the anthem's performance, unless they are part of a formation.
In 2003, Freedom House reported that President Lukashenko had banned the white-red-white flag and the Pahonia arms.
Answer: True
In its 2003 report, Freedom House noted that President Lukashenko had banned symbols such as the white-red-white flag and the Pahonia arms.
President Lukashenko justified banning the white-red-white flag and Pahonia emblem by associating them with Soviet symbols.
Answer: False
President Lukashenko justified banning the white-red-white flag and Pahonia emblem by associating them with fascism, due to their use by collaborationist groups during World War II, not with Soviet symbols.
Dr. Taras Kuzio suggested that President Lukashenko's regime embodies Soviet nostalgia and reflects this sentiment through symbol re-adoption.
Answer: True
According to Dr. Taras Kuzio, President Lukashenko's regime embodies Soviet nostalgia, which is reflected in the re-adoption of certain symbols.
What did Freedom House report in 2003 regarding Belarus's national symbols under President Lukashenko?
Answer: The reintroduction of BSSR symbols, including the Soviet-era anthem.
Freedom House reported in 2003 that President Lukashenko's regime had reintroduced BSSR symbols, including a version of the Soviet-era anthem, while banning other national symbols.
President Lukashenko claimed the white-red-white flag and Pahonia emblem were associated with what, justifying their ban?
Answer: Fascism
President Lukashenko justified the ban on the white-red-white flag and Pahonia emblem by associating them with fascism, due to their historical use by collaborationist groups.
According to Dr. Taras Kuzio, what sentiment does President Lukashenko's regime embody, reflected in the re-adoption of symbols?
Answer: Soviet nostalgia
Dr. Taras Kuzio suggests that President Lukashenko's regime embodies Soviet nostalgia, which is evident in the re-adoption of certain symbols.
The first verse and chorus are the parts of the Belarusian national anthem most commonly performed during official ceremonies.
Answer: True
The first verse and chorus are indeed the most frequently performed sections of the Belarusian national anthem during official ceremonies.
What does the chorus of the Belarusian national anthem proclaim?
Answer: Glory to the land's name and the union of peoples.
The chorus of the Belarusian national anthem proclaims glory to the land's blessed name and the brotherly union of peoples, wishing eternal life and prosperity to Belarus.
What is the theme emphasized in the final stanza of the anthem?
Answer: The strength derived from friendship and a bright future.
The final stanza of the anthem emphasizes that the friendship of peoples is the strength of the people, representing their sacred, sunlit path, and expresses pride in soaring into clear skies with the banner of victory.