Государственный мемориальный комплекс
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On February 8, 2026, an informational meeting was held, organized by SMC “Khatyn” jointly with the National Tourism Agency for students of tour guide and guide-interpreter courses, as well as tour group managers.
On February 5, 2025, researchers from State Memorial Complex “Khatyn” gave a visiting lecture at Pleshchenitsy State Regional School of Olympic Reserve.
On February 4, 2026, a delegation of parliamentarians of the Republic of Kazakhstan, headed by the Chairman of the Mazhilis, Erlan Koshanov, visited memorial complex “Khatyn”.
From January 27 to February 3, the Memorial Complex “Khatyn” Museum hosted the international virtual exhibition project "900 Days of Courage," a joint effort with the Victory Museum (Moscow). The project commemorated the 82nd anniversary of the lifting of the siege of the city on the Neva—one of the most tragic and yet heroic chapters in 20th-century history.
Every year, on the great feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, a prayer service is held at memorial complex “Khatyn” before the ancient icon of the Mother of God “the Sign." This bright and kind tradition imbues the museum space with a special spiritual meaning, uniting memory, faith, and hope.
On January 8, 2026, the anniversary of Artur Zelsky's death, a memorial service was held at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in memorial complex “Khatyn”. The service was attended by Artur Zelsky's family, friends, and colleagues.
On January 14, 2026, as part of the New Year's charity event "From the Heart" and the "Museum is Open for You!" campaign, SE “State Memorial Complex "Khatyn" invites senior citizens to visit the museum free of charge.
On December 23, 2025, the outstanding Soviet and Belarusian sculptor, architect, laureate of Lenin Prize and Lenin Komsomol Prize of Belarus, Honored Artist of the Republic of Belarus Valentin Zankovich passed away.
On December 27, 2025, the last Liturgy of the outgoing year was held in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located on the territory of memorial complex “Khatyn”.
As part of an official visit to the Republic of Belarus, a high-ranking delegation from the Sultanate of Oman, led by Princess Muna bint Fahd al-Said, a prominent figure in education, visited Memorial Complex “Khatyn”.
The conference brought together leading specialists, representatives of major museums from Belarus and Russia, experts in cultural heritage and memorial work, as well as students from universities, colleges, and patriotic organizations. During the event, staff from memorial complex “Khatyn” shared experiences with their colleagues.
On December 6, 2025, a roundtable discussion dedicated to the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Genocide was held at memorial complex “Khatyn”. Employees of SMC “Khatyn” and Lida Historical and Art Museum participated in the event.
On December 9, 2025, a workshop was held at memorial complex “Khatyn”, attended by staff from the memorial and Dzerzhinsk District Museum of History and Local Lore. The event was timed to International Genocide Remembrance Day, a day to remember the tragedies humanity has endured and the need to prevent them in the future.
