The BRSM

The Belarusian Republican Youth Union (the BRSM) is a youth organization in Belarus. Its goals are to promote patriotism, to develop youth's initiatives, to involve young people into useful public activities and encourage their creative expression.

The BRSM was created on 6 September 2002. The BRSM has two official symbols: an emblem and a flag. The emblem has a red bar with the initials of the BRSM, written in gold, and a green bar with a golden olive branch. The flag of the BRSM has the same elements as the emblem. In order to join the BRSM, the applicant must be between the ages of 14 and 31.

The main activities of the BRSM involve the promotion of Belarusian patriotism. For example, young people participate in memorial ceremonies around the country and pass out flowers to veterans of the Great Patriotic War. The BRSM members are also involved in various outdoor activities and sports, including camping, football, running, swimming, skiing and ice-hockey. Social events, such as concerts for the youth of Belarus, flash mobs and others, are hosted by the BRSM as well. Young people take part in competitions amongst themselves as well as with other similar to the BRSM organisations all over the world.

The BRSM supports youth volunteer movement in Belarus and organizes student construction brigades.