“There’s something of astonishing beauty in these far-flung old-world roads of Belarus. They stretch extensively and sweepingly from village to village, from towns to cities, connecting parishes, provinces and countries. How much beauty and magic appeal there’s in their blue yonder! How many new pictures, fresh tunes and enigmas they promise to the eyes and heart of a traveler! How incredibly strong is their calling and how profoundly it affects one’s heart strings! What is the power hidden in these unbounded expanses of native roads and what is their power over you, restless and always troubled itinerant?..
And maybe, this is unsearchable and scary endlessness of wandering, where it’s so difficult to find the beginning and the end symbolized by these roadways, that covers your soul with vague excitement and calls you to fuse with the boundlessness of the earth? Or, maybe, this is the indistinct reflection of eternal human dissatisfaction, the uneven call for searching different life forms, unconscious striving to the better destiny? Or – the violent burst of the soul to break away to the endless expanses of freedom that doesn’t yet exist?
Ah, roads, my native roads! Who will retell your fairytales, decipher the thoughts the epochs noted on the trunks of your wayside trees?..”
I found these lines in one of the most famous Belarusian novels of the 20th century titled “At the Crossroads”. Our great literary figure Yakub Kolas started writing it 100 years ago – in 1921. And then I thought: how many things have changed drastically within the past 100 years, and, at the same time, how many things remained unaltered? People change, landscapes change, sites change… But I am sure: if I could talk to Yakub Kolas face to face, we would surely understand each other’s passion for roads.
What did the writer think about when setting off on a journey? Let’s try to imagine. Wheels banging on the pavement, the horse pulling the cart strugglingly through the mud and puddles, sleeping overnight in a coach of a steam train and, certainly, miles and miles on foot, laden with reflections, conversations, observations…
What do we think about nowadays as we set off on a journey? Roaring airplanes, high-speed trains, multi-lane highways…
But some things remain unchanged. The mysterious network of roads still can entoil a curious traveler and tell him or her thousands of stories. Belarusian roads are different – each with its special character. Wide turnpikes inviting to enjoy speed and freedom. Twisting local roads bringing surprises at each bend and sometimes giving you absolutely unexpected discoveries that make you jam on the brakes and turn aside forgetting about your initial plans. Challenging and unpredictable earth-roads tickling nerves and calling you to true miracles of nature or a distant village that hides very special impressions for the most decisive travelers. Field tracks that today will bring you to the necessary place and next time will turn plowed over and overgrown with winter crops…
To respond the call of the road – this is what inspires me and this is what I love to talk about. I am eager to share some impressions, deeply personal thoughts and insights with you, dear friends.
Each road brings us from point A to point B. There are millions of points like this on the map and they are stringed on the roads just like beads. You pick these beads and put them as precious gifts to the treasury of your memories. And wherever you go, no matter where A and B are, every time the road gives you a chance to get to know more about who you are.
Sincerely yours,
Volha Blazhevich
Answer:
Dear Shivendu Paul and Metali Listeners' Club,
dthank you for your comment! We'll send you some of our souvenirs ASAP.
Stay tuned and 73,
RBI
Hallo Radio Belarus,
ja der Dieter Leupold ist jetzt auch hier im Gästebuch vertreten... Super, bald sind wir alle zusammen hier im "Belarus Hörerclub", Dieter könnte 1.Vorsitzender werden und Jana und Elena Ehrernmitglieder, Helmut Matt Schriftführer, Alfred Albrecht Beisitzer und ich mache Hausmeister:-) Lutz Winkler wie fit bist Du bereits wieder, für Dich finden wir auch eine nette Aufgabe:-) Beste Grüße und ein schönes Wochenende.
Dietmar
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Lieber Dietmar,
das stimmt, für alle finden wir im Hörerklub eine Aufgabe!:)
Liebe Grüße und einen guten Start in die Woche!
I recently learned my surname is not Polish, but Belarusian. I heard you on shortwave in the past and am so happy to listen online in English. We hear nothing about Belarus here in the US so I am so glad to learn about your country. Keep on broadcasting in English. I also joined the Hoererklub on Facebook as I can understand German. If you have information or a station pennant, I will very much appreciate it.
Sheryl Paszkiewicz, 1015 Green St, Manitowoc WI 54220 USA
Answer:
Dear Sheryl, thank you very much for listening to us! We'll send you some of our souvenirs as soon as we can. By the way, if you're interested, you can participate in our "The Old Country's Loving Call" project and send a greeting to Belarus. You can find more detailed information at http://www.radiobelarus.by/en/content/hukaje_eng
Also, in case you like sports, here's the link to an international competition of ours "My Greetings to 2nd European Games" http://www.radiobelarus.by/en/content/games_eng
73 from the entire staff of RBI! Прывiтанне з Малой Радiзмы :)
Hello from Birmingham United Kingdom!
My name is Michael.
I really enjoyed listening to your program on the Hotbird satellite 13e. I very much love listening to your news and current affairs.
Ask you to send me a small gifts. I hope you guys are all good.
Lots of love from UK
Especially enjoying learning about Belarus. History and culture
Michael Rogers
Flat 2 463 City road Birmingham
B17 8LG
United Kingdom
Answer:
Michael,
thank you very much for listening to us! We're glad that you enjoy our programs. We'll send you some of our souvenirs as soon as we can. Best regards and stay tuned!
Hello. I am a new listener to your English service. I listen on the Radio 1 News app. I enjoyed listening to the news. Do you have any information on shortwave broadcasts you can send me?
Thank you,
Joe Cosimo
23 Ivy Ln, Dupont, PA 18641 U.S.A.
Answer:
Dear Joe, thank you for listening to Radio Belarus International! We're glad that you enjoyed our news. RBI broadcasts on shortwave only in German on 6005 and 3985 kHz. News and programs in English are available via our website and satellites. We'll also send you a postcard and a small souvenir as soon as we can. 73!
Hello,
My name is Younes Lazazi, I am from Algeria.
I am very happy that radio Belarus has started broadcasting in Arabic.
I would like to receive stickers and printed matter of the station and the Arabic and french services if possible.
My address:
Monsieur Younes Lazazi 14 rue Maza Boualem El-Harrach 16009 Alger Algérie
Thank you.
Answer:
Dear Younes Lazazi,
we're happy that you like our boradcasts. We'll send you some of our printed materials via mail in the nearest future. 73!
Dear English Service Radio Belarus,
Greetings to all staff and listeners of English Service of Radio Belarus. We listen your webcast program. Your program quality is very nice. Your website is colorful & documented. We liked your programs, News, and Current Affairs Program. We are interested about Culture, life style of Belarusian people, historical places, Tourist attraction and destination of Belarus.
Please send some program schedule, sticker, view card, Promotional items of Radio Belarus for our club members and students.
We are waiting for your reply.
With best wishes,
SHIVENDU PAUL
President
Metali Listeners' Club
India
Answer:
Dear Shivendu Paul,
thank you very much for listening to us! Your club is among our most dedicated listeners. We will send you some of our promotional products as soon as possible. 73!
Hello!
Did the arabic programmes start? I don't see them on your Internetcast schedule page. Thanks!
Answer:
Hello! The Arabic programmes have been on air since October, every Monday. You can see the schedule and listen to them on our Arabic page http://radiobelarus.by/ar
FM transmitters and frequencies:
Rakitnitsa - 106.2 MHz
Hrodna - 95.7 MHz
Svislach - 104.4 MHz
Heraniony - 99.9 MHz
Braslau - 106.6 MHz
Miadzel - 102.0 MHz
Satellite broadcasting:
see satellite parameters here
