1. Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746)

War Hero

Remembered for fighting the Prussians and Russians in their military initiatives against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, this war hero also aided the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

2. Mendele Mocher Sforim (1835)

Religious Author

Mendele Mocher Sforim is a famous Religious Author, who was born on December 21, 1835 in Belarus. One of the founders of modern Yiddish and Hebrew literature, he is known...

3. Catherine Breshkovsky (1844)

Politician

Russian socialist sometimes known as Babushka, who was often referred to as the Grandmother of the Russian Revolution. She was forced to flee following the October Revolution and later died...

4. Leonid Mandelstam (1879)

Physicist

Leonid Mandelstam is a famous Physicist, who was born on May 4, 1879 in Belarus. Physicist known for his work on the theory of oscillations, including optics, and quantum mechanics....

5. Yanka Kupala (1882)

Poet

Twentieth-century author who is remembered for The Little Flute, Dream on a Barrow, and other poetry collections. He is considered one of the most important Belarusian writers of his generation.

6. Joseph Sunlight (1889)

Architect

Belarusian-English architect who designed over 1,000 homes and was remembered for the Sunlight House in Manchester.

7. Joseph B. Soloveitchik (1970)

Religious Leader

Talmudic scholar and Rosh Yeshiva of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary who is a mentor and role model for thousands of Jews.

8. Ilya Trifonenkov (1989)

Blogger

Blogger who created a site in his own name to discuss fashion and travel. He has over 70,000 followers on his trifonenkov Instagram account. 

9. Valerie Vivier (1989)

Model

Model who won the title of Top Model of the World Belarus 2015. She has modeled for swimsuit brands like Touch Secret and been featured on the cover of magazines liked...

10. Diana Marks (1989)

Blogger

Fashion blogger, digital influencer and actress who runs the popular blog LA By Diana, featuring categories of style and cars + fashion. She specializes in combining high-end designers and affordable...

11. Vasil Bykaw (1924)

Novelist

Vasil Bykaw is a famous Novelist, who was born on June 19, 1924 in Belarus. A prolific World War II-era author and Nobel Prize nominee, he is considered one of...

12. Ales Adamovich (1970)

Screenwriter

The Belarusian author of The Khatyn Story and The Blockade Book, he also wrote several screenplays, including Come and See and Franz + Polina. He became known for his humanist...

13. Paulina Karpenko (2006)

Instagram Star

Instagram star from Belarus who is best known for her lifestyle, modeling, and fashion-related social media content. She has worked professionally as a model for various print and commercial campaigns...

14. Yulia Lomanova (2003)

TikTok Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her etto_julietta TikTok channel. Her musical montages and comedic dubs often made in meme form have helped her garner popularity.

15. Miraslau Alkhovik (2004)

TikTok Star

American TikTok star who is best known for his lifestyle, comedy, and meme-related video clip content. He also has a very popular Instagram page with more lifestyle, fashion, and travel...

16. Tanya Dyagileva (1991)

Model

Belarusian model, artist, designer, and fashion photographer who is best recognized for having earned representation from the Marilyn Agency, Modellink, and Bravo Models in Tokyo. She shares additional lifestyle and...

17. Ekaterina Normalnaya (1991)

Blogger

Travel and lifestyle blogger who often posts professional-style pics to her Instagram from all over the world. Some of her trips include Paris, Isola D'Ischia, and Barcelona.

18. Yana Two Face Cat (1970)

Cat

Popular Instagram cat who is predominantly known for having two distinct colors of facial fur. She has gone on to garner over 80,000 followers on her eponymous account.

19. Katya Ivanchikova (1987)

Pop Singer

Belarusian singer best known as the frontwoman for the pop-rock group IOWA, who have scored hits with songs like "Minibus." She has also lent her talents to the stage, performing...

20. Irina Dorofeeva (1970)

World Music Singer

Belarusian folk singer whose songs include "This Night," "The Heart of my Land" and "Girl on the Beach." From 1997 to 1999, she was a soloist of the State Orchestra...

21. NMusic (1999)

YouTube Star

Music mixer who has gained fame for their NMusic YouTube channel. Their original Nightcore mixes of popular mainstream club and anime music have helped them earn more than 27 million...

22. Kanra Collins (1994)

Instagram Star

Cosplay model and social media influencer who is recognized for having cosplayed as characters from Naruto, Nier Automata, and Overwatch. 

23. Meriem Gerasimenko (1994)

Pop Singer

Singer who became known to fans of The Voice of Russia by competing on the fifth season of the show in 2016. On YouTube, she is a popular cover artist...

24. Ol'ga Barabanschikova (1979)

Tennis Player

Professional Belarusian tennis player who is known for playing in both singles and doubles matches and is best known for her WTA Tour finals performances. 

25. Darya Kudyolko (1997)

Instagram Star

Social media starlet who has gained fame for her self-titled Instagram account. She has earned huge popularity as a glamorous fashion model showcasing her favorite high-end chic and casual outfits.

26. Alexandra Shulgovich (1997)

Instagram Star

Part-time model most notable for her contributions to Instagram where she has racked up more than 120,000 followers.

27. Dasha Tsenter (1997)

YouTube Star

Belarusian social media star who has gained fame for her eponymous YouTube channel. She has risen to popularity for her lifestyle and travel vlogging while living in New York City. 

28. NiceMark (1997)

YouTube Star

Minecraft gamer whose content on YouTube includes glitches, tricks, tips, facts and tutorials. He also covers mods and showcases new maps from the game. His channel has more than 100,000...

29. Alisa Kovaliova (1997)

Likee Star

Short form video creator and social media influencer who rose to fame on the LIKEE platform. She is recognized for publishing comedy clips on her alicek account.

30. Polli Cannabis (1997)

Pageant Contestant

Beauty pageant contestant who rose to fame after being crowned  Miss Earth Belarus in 2017. This allowed her to represent her home country in the 2017 Miss Earth pageant in...

31. Anatoly Chubais (1970)

Politician

Politician responsible for the privatization of Russia who was also the head of the Russian Nanotechnology Corporation. He held the position of First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia from 1994...

32. Liza Martynchik (2000)

Model

Print and runway model who has been seen modeling for brands like Calvin Klein and Lela Rose. She has also graced the pages of magazines like Elle and Harper's Bazaar. 

33. Magdalina Soltan (1995)

Model

Belarusian model who is known for sharing her beauty and fitness related shots through Instagram for her over 180,000 followers. She is also an actress and is known for competing in...

34. Vincuk Viacorka (1970)

Politician

Belarusian linguist and politician who was the leader of the Belarusian National Front from 1999 to 2007.

35. George Wise (1906)

Sociologist

American sociologist who served as the first president of Tel Aviv University from 1963 to 1971. He was best known as an expert in Latin American and Israeli affairs.

36. Arciom Lukjanienka (1992)

Pop Singer

Singer and guitarist most famous for being one half of the Belarusian indie pop duo NAVI. His band was chosen to represent Belarus at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with...

37. Biaheza (2001)

YouTube Star

Entrepreneurial YouTube content creator and social media personality who rose to fame by sharing e-commerce, marketing, and general business tips on his CurbFrontSkate channel. His videos have been watched more than 87 million...

38. TheReTrex (2001)

YouTube Star

Clash Royale and Clash of Clans gamer whose TheReTrex YouTube channel has earned more than 280,000 subscribers.

39. Alexandra Podberezskaja (1998)

Model

Model who created the YouTube channel International Couple with her boyfriend to maintain her long-distance relationship.

40. Sasha Kichigina (1998)

Instagram Star

Instagram personality who rose to fame by posting fashion, glamour, and lifestyle photos to her eponymous account. She is also known for having modeled for Calvin Klein's SS16 collection.

41. Polina Malinovskaya (1998)

Instagram Star

Russian social media personality who has attracted more than 2.2 million followers to her Instagram account. Her photos generate a lot of engagement on her Facebook account as well.

42. Yulyana (1998)

Model

Model and social media sensation who earned more than 260,000 followers on her Instagram account. She became best known for sharing her modeling and daily life pictures on the photo-sharing...

43. Alena Haurylik (1986)

Photographer

Photographer who is known for specializing in a variety of food presentations. From desserts to main courses, she shares her colorful food photography through her website AlanaFoodPhoto and her Instagram...

44. Anna Grudina (2004)

Model

Professional model and pageant contestant who is known for winning the Little Princess of Gomel competition in 2015. She then started appearing at Belarus Fashion Week runway shows where she...

45. Tony Fadd (1983)

Music Producer

Specializing in instrumentals and hip hop beats, he is a music producer who is best known for producing Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen."

46. Anton Antipov (1983)

Bodybuilder

IFBB Men's Physique Pro who rose to fame after placing first in his class as well as overall in the Men's Physique competition at the IFBB North Americans in 2012....

47. Frizi (1999)

YouTube Star

Social media star who has risen to fame for his FRIZI :3 YouTube channel. His Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gaming in montages, playthroughs, and tips have helped him grow to more...

48. Yuliya Tsishchanka (1999)

Instagram Star

Social media starlet who is famous for her yuliyats31 Instagram account. She has gained massive popularity for her casual fashion, bikini, and lingerie modeling often coupled with travel and lifestyle blogging. 

49. Valery Yaskevich (1999)

YouTube Star

Social media star who has risen to fame for her self-titled YouTube channel. She has risen to more than [YCVYVC] views for her original vocal covers of popular music alongside...

50. Sergei Sidorsky (1970)

Politician

Prime Minister of Belarus from July 2003 to December 2010. He is also an expert in vacuum-plasma technologies and has written more than 40 scientific publications.