Order of Francysk Skaryna

BLR010 Ордэн Францыска Скарыны

Order was instituted on 13 April 1995.
Order is awarded to citizens in recognition of: considerable achievements in national revival, profound research in the history of Belarus, the national language, literature, art, book publishing, cultural and educational activities, and promotion of the Belarusian cultural heritage; special merits in humanitarian and charity activities, in the protection of human dignity and rights of citizens, charity and other noble acts.
Francysk Skaryna - was a Ruthenian humanist, physician and translator.