Jul 03, 2017
Belarus Independence Day 2017
This Doodle’s Key Themes
July 3 commemorates the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of the Belarusian capital of Minsk.
That momentous day was the start of the country's transformation into the manufacturing nerve center of Eastern Europe.
The day is marked by a military parade and cultural showcase in Minsk. Firework displays across the country draw crowds celebrating the national holiday. The streets are decked out in the red and green of the Belarusian flag as the notes of the national anthem ring out proud and strong.
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