VR farms, BulbaTech, a racing truck. What's so special about the "My Belarus" exhibition?

From December 19 to February 23 , the MINSK International Exhibition Center (MIEC) will become the heart of modern Belarus: the "My Belarus" exhibition opens its doors. During these days, residents and visitors can explore innovations, cultural discoveries, and fully immerse themselves in the country's achievements. Eight thematic sections—from "Economic Engine" and "Progressive Medicine" to "Sports Olympus" and "Smart Farming"—are complemented by regional tourism, immersive installations depicting the seasons, and a comprehensive cultural program. This is more than just an exhibition, but a high-tech journey into the future, from which every Belarusian will take away a piece of pride for their native land. We explain what's new in this year's exhibition program and how to get there.
"My Belarus": Installations, Innovations, Inspiration.

Upon entering the MIEC, your eyes are immediately drawn to the main photo zone—a large map of the Republic of Belarus , designed as an ecological installation. it marks rivers, lakes, forests, and iconic landmarks erected in the capital and regions since independence. This is the monument that greets guests this year at the entrance to the exhibition (last year, everyone was greeted by a three-dimensional stork—the symbol of our country). On the reverse side stands a mighty oak tree, where each guest can leave a wish on special postcards. These are located right next to the installation.
Visitors to the previous exhibition actively shared their impressions, leaving numerous comments and suggestions, and the organizers took all of this into account when preparing the new version of the exhibition. These observations and feedback formed the basis for the updated concept: it reflects the full diversity of our country's achievements with a confident focus on the future. The image of a modern, comfortable, and forward-looking Belarus, with cutting-edge technologies, has become the leitmotif of the entire exhibition. Each of the presented exhibits is focused on the future.

"The unprecedented excitement during the first season of the 'My Belarus' exhibition of the sovereign country's achievements last year demonstrated that Belarusians have much to be proud of and much to show," noted Victoria Agafonova, Deputy DIRECTOR for Exhibition Activities at the state-owned enterprise BelExpo.

This year, efforts were made to make the exhibition even more interactive, vibrant, and highly technological. The design and configuration of the exhibition space have been updated: it is now divided into three key sections—a cultural projects area, industry exhibits, photo zones, and installations. A special highlight was the opportunity to not only see but also experience the beauty of the Belarusian land in different seasons: in a fully immersive ecological installation, upon entering, you can experience spring, summer, autumn, and winter—hearing sounds, seeing changing colors, and smelling distinctive aromas.
Victoria Agafonova added that the main exhibition includes eight thematic blocks reflecting key development priorities for our country over the next five years, with a focus on cutting-edge solutions in key economic sectors. All of this is complemented by immersive technologies, augmented reality effects, virtual activities, and interactive stands, making the exhibition dynamic and lively. More detailed information about the industry-specific displays and suspended installations is available on the website moyabelarus.bel.

The main exhibition space is divided into two halls. One hall is dedicated to industry achievements and innovations, the other to cultural heritage. The smaller hall features a tourism-focused exhibit, covering all 13 types of tourism in the Republic of Belarus, as well as the region's rich historical and cultural heritage. The regions and the National Tourism Agency are represented in a single space.

Following last year's model, the Ministry of Culture is providing a rich cultural program on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The cultural projects zone will host a veritable marathon of creativity and entertainment: concerts by renowned and popular bands, performances by honored artists from Minsk and the regions, theatrical productions, film screenings, and many other events. This year, this zone has been expanded with a retractable, transformable grandstand with over 1,800 seats, allowing for even more spectators and creating a truly festive atmosphere.
"Incidentally, last year, performances by the country's leading honored, popular, and amateur groups drew audiences of over 600 people. We'll see how much interest there is among Belarusian audiences this year," noted Victoria Agafonova. 

She added that on December 19th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, everyone is invited to a concert by the Honored Ensemble of the Republic of Belarus, the National Academic Concert Orchestra of Belarus named after M. Ya. Finberg. This vibrant musical event will be a wonderful start to the New Year's celebrations.

On December 20th and 21st, concerts featuring creative groups and performers from the Gomel region will be held. On Saturday, December 20th , from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, a children's interactive New Year's performance and a "City of Masters" event will be held. Exciting master classes and a New Year's performance for children will be held. On the same day, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, a concert featuring creative groups from the Gomel region entitled "Living Heritage of the Gomel Region" will be held.

The following day, December 21st , from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, the children's interactive New Year's performance and a "City of Masters" event will be repeated. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the Honored Ensemble of the Republic of Belarus "Gomel Regional Drama Theater" will perform the program "We Will Never Forget..."

The "My Belarus" exhibition is high-tech, interactive, and welcoming. It's a space where achievements and innovations coexist with traditions and culture, and every visitor can not only see the country as it is today but also experience what it will be tomorrow.
The exhibition will be open from December 19, 2025, to February 23, 2026—two whole months of discovery and inspiration. From Tuesday to Friday, doors will be open from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Monday has been declared a technical day to prepare new surprises, and December 31 and January 1 will be holidays—time to celebrate the New Year with family. 

From VR farms to space satellites: what surprises will the exhibitors have in store?

The industry section of the exhibition comprises eight thematic zones: "Economic Engine," "Security Technologies," "Foundation of Strength," "Science and Innovation," "Progressive Medicine," "Sports Olympus," "Energy for Life," and "Smart Farming." 

The Ministry of Industry will be a key participant in the large-scale "My Belarus" exhibition of achievements, presenting itself in the "Economic Engine" zone. The Ministry of Industry's central exhibit, built on the principle of "from raw materials to finished products," will occupy the core of the exhibition space and demonstrate how modern machines, equipment, and high-tech products are created from metal, parts, and components . Visitors will be able to see the full range of industry capabilities—from heavy engineering and metallurgy to microelectronics, optics, and household appliances—tracing the entire chain from an idea to a finished product.
The stand will feature a wide variety of real-life models and models, including a MAZ bonnet sports truck, an MTZ tractor, a MAZ-X tractor, and models of equipment from MAZ, BELAZ, MTZ, AMKODOR, BELGEE, Gomselmash, BKM Holding, Bobruiskagromash, and Lidselmash. Engines, cabins, auto components, gears, bearings, and assemblies will be on display, along with advances in microelectronics and optics—microchips, circuit boards, sensors, modules, instruments, and monitors. A unique atmosphere will be created by interactive activities: a "Foundry" photo zone featuring a steelworker's costume, a "living statue," VR simulators of MAZ racing and engine assembly, a BELARUS tractor simulator, quests and games for children, and vibrant multimedia solutions from the ATLANT plant and Gorizont. This zone will be living proof of how the labor, knowledge, and innovation of Belarusian industrialists transform ideas into a real force driving the country's economy forward, and will give every visitor a sense of pride in the domestic industry. The
"Economy Engine" zone also prominently features the Belneftekhim concern.demonstrating the power of the petrochemical industry as a key driver of the national economy. Visitors will be able to see the full cycle—from oil production to refining.To high-tech products: gasoline, diesel, polymers, fertilizers, tires, and pharmaceutical substances, embodied in interactive installations and factory models. 

The "Smart Farming" section features a large-scale installation, "From Region to Table," a huge illuminated map of Belarus, where symbols of national quality are arranged by region: cheeses , sausages , cereals, fruits and vegetables, and confectionery delicacies. Here, every visitor will learn where their favorite brands are born, how many international awards they have won, and experience the true geography of their native land. Nearby, the "Visual Timeline" towers—two glass flasks, "Then" and "Now," where the production volumes of key products over the past 30 years are brought to life in a vivid contrast between the past and the triumph of the present. Display cases, "From Raw Materials to Product," show how a single grain or seed gives rise to dozens of treasures on store shelves.
Modern agricultural technologies pulsate with life here: VR farms are transported into the fields, robotic milkers and agricultural drones demonstrate automation, and the "MoePole" platform with an AI agronomist offers a glimpse into the heart of production. Belarusian National Biotechnology Corporation JSC will delight visitors with a model of the plant and screens brought to life by AI content. Families with children will immerse themselves in fun quests, mini-laboratories, photo zones among the ears of grain, and the "Choice Hat" with a robot career advisor. A culinary apotheosis awaits in the form of giant cheese curds, three-meter-long sausages, enormous loaves of bread, and kilogram-sized cheese ice cream for tasting—new dairy products, lactose-free cocktails, condensed MILK, bakery, and MEAT products are revealed throughQR codes on replicas link to the websites of leading Belarusian companies.
The "Foundation of Strength" themed zone features four ministries—architecture and construction, housing and public utilities, transport and communications, and communications and information technology. They have woven a unified story of comfortable living in a modern city. The stand, brought to life in just two weeks, takes visitors through a "corridor of time": from a stylized 1960s-70s interior with authentic furniture, a rug on the wall, and the facades of a Khrushchev-era apartment building to the radiant present with smart homes, digital housing and public utilities solutions, smart intercoms, and costing platforms. Everything is complemented by footage of post-war urban reconstruction, featuring iconic landmarks like airports, while photo zones and playgrounds transform the space into a children's paradise.

"We initially wanted to create a space oriented toward children, including an activity zone. There's a playground, a space for building a house out of blocks, playing chess, and drawing. On the other side is a television with multimedia content. When the stand is fully operational, children will be able to ride cars, learn about road signs and markings, play on the playground, and then watch educational cartoons. For example, we're showing the new nine-episode animated series "Goal 99." It explains in a simple, child-friendly way how to properly sort municipal waste: plastic, paper, batteries, and other fractions. Additionally, a gaming console is connected to the television: every two hours, children will be given half an hour to play Minecraft," explained Deputy Minister of Housing and Public Utilities Andrey Romashko. 
The Ministry of Transport has also placed impressive models of aviation, automobiles, waterways, rail transport, and even the subway there, creating a panorama where all the country's routes converge. Each model tells its own story—from the heights of the sky to the railway tracks, inviting guests to experience the rhythm of movement that connects regions into a unified whole.

In the "Science and Innovation" themed zone, guests embark on a fascinating journey from the depths of history to the heights of modern discoveries. The National Academy of Sciences' booth introduces visitors to key achievements in academic science: artificial ruby ​​and sapphire crystals, developments in optics and microelectronics, biotechnology, new pharmaceuticals and substances, particularly for cancer treatment. The highlight is a model of the satellite currently under development, all of whose components were created at academic institutes. It will be launched into orbit just before the New Year .
"Such exhibition events promote the popularization of science. The Academy of Sciences' stand will engage both young people and children. Overall, the exhibition fosters pride in Belarus. All ministries and industries presented their high-tech developments: equipment, machines, and new technologies. This demonstrates that we are not simply preserving the country, but actively developing it," noted Vasily Gursky, Chief Scientific Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. 
The State Committee on Science and Technology (SCST) is co-organizing the area with the NAS. The SCST's collective stand is part of the "Innovative Infrastructure and University Science" section. It showcases developments by universities affiliated with the Ministry of Education, technology park residents, and the High-Tech Park. 
Particular emphasis is placed on interactive projects. Visitors will be able to try out the Belarus TTZ navigation system for tractors with the "Digital Engineer" and "Digital Agronomist" AI assistants using a simulator and VR headsets. A UAV operator training system from BSUIR will allow them to practice flights and maneuvers. A VR simulator for assembling electrical panel equipment from a HTP resident will help you master installation and cabling. A "smart mirror" from the Minsk Radiotechnical College will demonstrate the functions of a remote-controlled alarm clock, timer, and calendar. The ACS-ALCO system will test ALCOHOL monitoring for drivers and operators.
The stand will also feature smart agriculture innovations from BurenkaTech, BulbaTech, and AgroFly. The MetaEra multiservice will facilitate the electronic exchange of documents between Belarus, RUSSIA, and Kazakhstan. Demonstrations are planned for guests: chemistry and physics experiments by university students (Foucault currents, Tesla coil), psychophysiological testing in VR from BSU, and a tasting session "Smart City Food" from UNITECHPROM BSU. Trivia, quizzes, and interactive games are planned for children.

The "Energy for Life" themed zone reveals the "anatomy of energy"—the inner workings of the national energy system—where the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is presented as the rhythmic heart, providing a stable pulse for the country, its population, and the future.

"Thanks to it, the electric grid is developing, including new 20 kV power lines. Today, we have approximately 1,400 digitalized substations and 10 fully digital substations. Visitors can virtually visit the Lukomlskaya State District Power Plant (GRES) and the Vitebsk Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), fly drones with gas analyzers, or dive with an underwater vehicle to inspect gas pipelines," explained Ekaterina Borbashova, HEAD of the Personal Data Protection Department at Minskenergo's Cyber ​​Security Center.
The State Energy and Gas Supervision Authority zone teaches how to safely use gas and electricity. The block also features a network of SKAT charging stations, complemented by a home version, "Kapelka," available for personal use. Visitors will see electric cars, electric motorcycles, electric scooters, and bicycles, meet real energy workers, and learn about their profession—the invisible but important work they do. Ekaterina is confident the stand will attract a large number of visitors, from adults seeking knowledge to children discovering the world of energy.

The "Progressive Medicine" zone showcases the country's entire healthcare system: universities, clinics, national research and practical centers, pharmacies from retro to modern, and equipment manufacturers like "Medtechnocenter." The Belarusian State Medical University holds a special place with its "Start the Heart" project—cardiopulmonary resuscitation simulators for schoolchildren and students, providing instant feedback and motivating a new generation of gadget-savvy individuals to pursue a medical career.
Here, a virtual ultrasound simulator combines a grayscale image of the machine with a cross-section of an anatomical image, helping to understand the chaos of shadows, while simulators allow for endless practice without risk to patients. The on-screen patient simulator guides patients through the full protocol: medical history collection, tests, diagnosis, treatment , and a final assessment. Since 2014, simulation centers have been available at all universities and colleges in Belarus. The

"Security Technologies" themed area at the Ministry of Internal Affairs stand features units from the State Traffic Inspectorate, the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Security Department, special police units, internal troops, and the Almaz special forces. Career guidance materials for specialized lyceums, universities, and the Mogilev Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are available, and visitors can try out interactive experiences: a VR traffic controller simulator for practicing skills at a busy intersection, a hardware and software system for facial recognition, and an optoelectronic system for honing Makarov pistol aiming skills. The Department of Security is presenting four areas: facility and life-saving protection, with demonstrations of systems, their pricing, and installation for businesses and apartments. The stand will also feature equipment, including an ATV for patrolling rough terrain, reservoirs, and forest belts, a motorcycle simulator from the Patriotic Center in Zaslavl, and a motorcycle from the Minsk Motor Plant for the State Traffic Inspectorate.
"This isn't the first exhibition for the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It's especially popular with young people and children due to its interactive features, uniforms, and weapons, attracting them to the service and educational institutions," said Dmitry Tkachik, head of the Department of Information, Propaganda, and Social and Legal Activities at the Department of Informed Resources of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. "Such events generate interest in the profession and service in the law enforcement agencies." The Ministry of Emergency Situations
is also in this zone .The exhibition showcases a comprehensive approach to safety: from modern rescue equipment and scientific developments from the University of Civil Defense and the Fire Safety Research Institute to specialist training, career guidance, and fostering a safety culture among the population. Visitors will see how the system operates at all levels—from research and education to emergency prevention and response—with an emphasis on interactive and visual effects such as light, smoke, and holographic projections. The exhibition is divided into thematic zones: one features firefighter equipment with visual effects, where participants can take electronic safety tests and practice calling for rescuers on a tablet. The family zone offers games and competitions to reinforce safety skills. In the VR zone, the VERS simulator simulates firefighting in realistic conditions, and the "Fire Truck" installation features a model of the equipment, complete with a photo zone and video.
Children can enjoy a quest in a smoke-filled room, searching for objects, and practicing firefighting procedures, plus an LED screen with videos. A photo zone with an ATV and EMERCOM dog handlers completes the exhibition, transforming the stand into a vibrant space where safety becomes a fascinating discovery for all ages.
Another hall features a themed area called "Traditions and Cultural Heritage." There, at the National Tourism Agency's stand, guests are immersed in a cozy relaxation area where the full spectrum of the country's tourist treasures is revealed and videos about the country's tourism potential are shown. QR codes lead to restored gems of Belarus—Kosovo Castle, estates, and palaces—while the Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus displays a sensation: 400,000-year-old artifacts that push back the country's settlement history by centuries.
Each region presents its resources with an emphasis on a specific type of tourism—from business and ecotourism to cultural and active tourism—stylistic unity is provided by stained glass windows decorated in the style of Belarusian vytinanka, which was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List in 2024 . Visitors can browse and pick up the latest tourist maps and brochures for all destinations, making their travel dreams come true not only online but in real life as well.

How do I get to the exhibition at the Moscow International Exhibition Center?

Starting December 19, additional buses will run during the "My Belarus" exhibition. Special routes from the metro: #912e from the "Akademiya Nauk" metro station and #962e from the "Pushkinskaya" metro station.
Buses operate on weekdays from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM, with intervals of approximately 15 minutes, and on weekends and holidays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with intervals of approximately 10 minutes.

The schedule for buses #912e and #962e is subject to change.For up-to-date information, please visit the website of the state enterprise Minsktrans.

Photo by Maxim GUCHEK,
BELTA.