The primary focus of this text is Radunitsa, a Belarusian state holiday dedicated to honoring the deceased through ancestral remembrance. Although it is integrated into the Orthodox Christiancalendar, the festival preserves ancient pagan traditions such as sharing meals and leaving symbolic eggs at grave sites. Unlike typical somber memorials, this “Joy Day” is characterized by celebratory rituals that emphasize the concept of rebirth. The article is part of a broader news digest that also briefly touches on a similar holiday in Moldova and recent international political developments involving Belarus. This collection of reports highlights how contemporary Slavic culture maintain …