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Office of the Commissioner for Religious and Ethnic Affairsgovernment

Belarus · founded 2006

What it is

The Office of the Commissioner for Religious and Ethnic Affairs is a central state body in Belarus responsible for implementing government policy on interfaith and ethnic relations. Its mandate includes supervising religious organizations, monitoring compliance with legislation on freedom of conscience, and coordinating ties with Belarusian diasporas abroad. Established in 2006 as the successor to the Committee for Religious and Ethnic Affairs under the Council of Ministers, the office was subordinated directly to the Presidential Administration in 2026.

People

Oleg Dyachenko
Commissioner for Religious and Ethnic Affairs

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