Belarus
Historical Events
1300 - Incorporation into the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
The lands of modern-day Belarus came under the rule of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
1795 - Partitions of Poland-Lithuania
Belarus was incorporated into the Russian Empire following the partitions of Poland-Lithuania.
1922 - Founding of the Byelorussian SSR
The Byelorussian SSR was established as a founding constituent republic of the Soviet Union.
1939 - Reintegration after Soviet invasion
Some territories of the Second Polish Republic were reintegrated into Belarus after the Soviet invasion.
1945 - Founding member of the United Nations
The Byelorussian SSR became a founding member of the United Nations.
1990 - Proclamation of sovereignty
The parliament of Belarus proclaimed the sovereignty of the republic.
1991 - Independence from the Soviet Union
Belarus gained independence during the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
1994 - Adoption of a new constitution
A new constitution was adopted, leading to the first free presidential election.
2000 - Union State treaty with Russia
Belarus and Russia signed a treaty for greater cooperation, forming the Union State.
2022 - Suspension from the Council of Europe
Belarus's limited relationship with the Council was suspended due to its involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.