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To obtain an apostille in Belarus, specifically through the Ministry of Education, individuals may need to navigate through specific procedures. For accessing certain government websites (gov.by domains) from Russia, proxy servers might be necessary if direct access is restricted. Free proxy servers can be slow. Official government sites like president.gov.by might work directly. It's advisable to check the specific requirements and recommended access methods for government services.

Following the dissolution of the USSR and Belarus's independence, the official Russian name for the country was legally established as 'Республика Беларусь' (short form: 'Беларусь'). This form is used in international documents, including the UN, and is considered the correct and respectful term in official contexts. Using 'Белоруссия' may be perceived as a reference to the Soviet past and disrespectful to the country's sovereignty.

The nostrification (recognition) of Russian academic degrees (Candidate/Doctor of Sciences) in Belarus is handled by institutions like the Republican Institute for Higher Education (RIHE) or the Supreme Attestation Commission of Belarus (VAK RB). - While documents are formally recognized between Russia and Belarus, the specific recognition process can be complex. - The list of required documents may be extensive, and employment may not be guaranteed even after successful recognition. - It is recommended to contact these institutions directly for the most current and accurate information regarding procedures and requirements.

The official name of the country in Belarusian is 'Беларусь'. In Russian, 'Беларусь' is the accepted and respectful form, as opposed to 'Белоруссия.' This reflects respect for the country's sovereignty. Belarusians use common Russian versions for other country names, such as Poland and Germany.