Outstanding people of Belarus

Our republic has rich historic and cultural traditions. We can speak about different people who promoted the development of Belorussia culture and art. Among them you can find the names of politicians and public figures, intellectuals and scientists, heroes of wars and labours, sportsmen and artists, musicians and singers.

 The champion of XVIII Olympic games (1964) in command competitions. The champion of the USSR in vaults (1960, 1961, 1962, 1965) and in exercises on a log (1963, 1964).

 The champion of XXIV Olympic games (1988) in a superheavy weight category. The champion of XXV Olympic games (1992) in a superheavy weight category. The participant of XXVI Olympic games (1996 — 5 place). The World champion (1987, 1989, 1991, 1994). The silver prize-winner of the World championship (1983). The winner of a World Cup (1994). The champion of Europe (1989, 1990). The winner of Good-will games (1990). The winner of Games of the people of the USSR (1983, 1991). The champion of the USSR (1983, 1989, 1991), the CIS (1992). The 13-fold world record- holder in a superheavy weight category. The judge of the higher international category (1999). A member of executive committee of the International and European federations of weightlifting. The honourable citizen of Grodno (1992).