Culture: Other

Nashaniva.com

29.09.2026 / 08:18

Valyantsina Kuksa's book «Rosary Beads from Grandma's Hands» has been released

A book of selected works by Brest writer Valyantsina Kuksa, titled «Rosary Beads from Grandma's Hands», has been released. The publication is prepared for the writer's 75th anniversary, writes the «Community of Belarusian Writers».

It includes novellas, short stories, miniatures, as well as correspondence with Nina Matsiash.

Valyantsina Kuksa was born in 1951 in the village of Hneuchytsy, Ivanava district. She graduated from a pedagogical institute and worked in education. Author of the books: «And Believed in a Miracle…», «Knihauka», «Let's Create a Space of Love», «Colors of the Rainbow».

She passed away after a serious illness in 2014. She is buried in the cemetery of the village of Kamyanitsa-Zhyravetskaya near Brest.

Now reading

Stalinist "Yabatska" from Gomel detained after inviting Lukashenka to the forceful closure of his third cafe 35 35

Lieutenant Colonel from the Military Intelligence Faculty is being tried for «treason against the state» in what appears to be a political case. What is known about him? 6

Society6

Lieutenant Colonel from the Military Intelligence Faculty is being tried for «treason against the state» in what appears to be a political case. What is known about him?

"Ukraine gives you wings". A Belarusian special company appeared in the Ukrainian Naval Forces 5 5

Stalinist "Yabatska" from Gomel detained after inviting Lukashenka to the forceful closure of his third cafe 35 35

Many Belarusians Don't Notice This Strange Inscription in the Minsk Metro. What's Wrong With It? 14 14

A Belarusian collected mushrooms in the Chernobyl zone and took them to a laboratory. What were the results? 11 11

In Russia, a military deserter killed and dismembered three women 10 10

In Russia, a military deserter killed and dismembered three women 10

Security forces say imprisoned psychiatrist Ihar Pasnou is alive 8 8

Security forces say imprisoned psychiatrist Ihar Pasnou is alive 8

The schedule of long weekends for next year has become known 1 1

The schedule of long weekends for next year has become known 1

Peskov commented on information about plague in the Irkutsk Region 7 7

Peskov commented on information about plague in the Irkutsk Region 7

Riviera Country Club on the shores of Minsk Sea is being demolished 5 5

Riviera Country Club on the shores of Minsk Sea is being demolished 5

A Belarusian received international protection in Poland but travels to his homeland 29 29

A Belarusian received international protection in Poland but travels to his homeland 29

Failure of special services of three countries: how did a radical pilot end up at the controls of FlyDubai 5 5

Failure of special services of three countries: how did a radical pilot end up at the controls of FlyDubai 5

Putin changed his "victory plan": instead of a front-line breakthrough, it's a war of cities 35 35

Putin changed his "victory plan": instead of a front-line breakthrough, it's a war of cities 35

A plague outbreak is possible in Russia. Even the White House is monitoring the situation 18 18

A plague outbreak is possible in Russia. Even the White House is monitoring the situation 18

Belarus Sent a Batch of Potash to the USA 11 11

Belarus Sent a Batch of Potash to the USA 11

Young mother from Pinsk sentenced for "aiding extremism" 4 4

Young mother from Pinsk sentenced for "aiding extremism" 4

Jellyfish are Spreading in Belarusian Waters

Jellyfish are Spreading in Belarusian Waters

PHOTOS: How a quarter of panel townhouses is being built on the outskirts of Minsk 3 3

PHOTOS: How a quarter of panel townhouses is being built on the outskirts of Minsk 3

Two Lieutenant Colonels and Two Majors Killed in Tu-95MS Bomber Crash in Russia 8 8

Two Lieutenant Colonels and Two Majors Killed in Tu-95MS Bomber Crash in Russia 8

"Donbas Hero" Killed and Dismembered Partner and Her 19-Year-Old Daughter 12 12

"Donbas Hero" Killed and Dismembered Partner and Her 19-Year-Old Daughter 12

Kalesnikava: The war Russia started is not just against Ukraine. It is a war against European values 30 30

Kalesnikava: The war Russia started is not just against Ukraine. It is a war against European values 30

What's the situation with Italian visas now? Mass rejections? Tour agencies offer an alternative 6 6

What's the situation with Italian visas now? Mass rejections? Tour agencies offer an alternative 6

Belarusian scientist punished in Taiwan for drunk scooter driving on sidewalk 10 10

Belarusian scientist punished in Taiwan for drunk scooter driving on sidewalk 10

Young teacher resigned from school and moved to Batumi. But the head of studies still filed a complaint against her with the police for her TikTok livestreams 15 15

Young teacher resigned from school and moved to Batumi. But the head of studies still filed a complaint against her with the police for her TikTok livestreams 15

Russian's headphones stolen on Minsk-Moscow train — now they've resurfaced in Baranavichy 5 5

Russian's headphones stolen on Minsk-Moscow train — now they've resurfaced in Baranavichy 5

All news →

Now reading

Stalinist "Yabatska" from Gomel detained after inviting Lukashenka to the forceful closure of his third cafe 35

Private houses must now stand further from the boundaries of a neighboring plot

Fire breaks out aboard France's only nuclear aircraft carrier

Gas pipeline damaged on Karastayanava Street in Minsk

Minsk to build new overpasses and relieve Partizanski Avenue

Two MAZ trucks collided head-on in Myory District 1

QR-code stands are being massively installed in Belarusian forests 1

"Minsktranse" urged passengers not to leave punched tickets in the cabin 3

Ramzan Kadyrov awarded order by Russian Orthodox Church 5

Mogilev resident systematically stole coffee from stores

In the elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dodik's pro-Russian party retained influence

Russia struck a Turkish vessel carrying corn with drones

Israeli citizen caught trying to import large sum of cash into Belarus

A Belarusian collected mushrooms in the Chernobyl zone and took them to a laboratory. What were the results? 11

Belarusian Football Federation complained about Lukashenka hate during the national team's match in Finland 7

In Russia, a military deserter killed and dismembered three women 10

Security forces say imprisoned psychiatrist Ihar Pasnou is alive 8

The schedule of long weekends for next year has become known 1

Motorcyclist killed in accident in Shumilino district

Spanish Visa Will Now Cost More

List of events in farmsteads where sound amplification is prohibited has been expanded 2

Fuel prices will rise by one kopeck again 1

Peskov commented on information about plague in the Irkutsk Region 7

Minsk World to have a park and squares 4

Training Camps for Negligent Agricultural Workers Drafted into the Army Conclude 2

Paul McCartney Revealed How He Performed at Taylor Swift's Wedding 2

All news

In Germany, a completely drunk young Belarusian unlicensed driver hit a motorcyclist and fled 5

Putin changed his "victory plan": instead of a front-line breakthrough, it's a war of cities 35

Flydubai pilot wanted to crash plane into airport terminal in Tel Aviv 2

A plague outbreak is possible in Russia. Even the White House is monitoring the situation 18

Belarus Sent a Batch of Potash to the USA 11

Young mother from Pinsk sentenced for "aiding extremism" 4

Jellyfish are Spreading in Belarusian Waters

Which Belarusian businesses entered the top-501 largest companies in Latvia 1

PHOTOS: How a quarter of panel townhouses is being built on the outskirts of Minsk 3

Siarhei Tsikhanouski: They are drowning your husband, and you are like clapping your hands

Another Top-Secret Facility Appears Near Bangalore Square in Minsk

Journalist in Vilnius tried to talk to a participant of an anti-migration rally in Lithuania. It turned out he doesn't speak Lithuanian VIDEO

Where do the wives of top officials work and what do they look like?

Former teacher disgracefully expelled from a concert in Minsk Gymnasium No. 4. It was dedicated to Teacher's Day

A Belarusian went to cut broccoli in the Netherlands and showed how much he earns and what remains behind the scenes

What is known about the Vitebsk resident accused of attempting to blow up a plane in Germany

In Irkutsk Oblast, a scientific institute lab assistant died of plague. Now the city is on edge

больш чытаных навін

Most Liked

Two Lieutenant Colonels and Two Majors Killed in Tu-95MS Bomber Crash in Russia

In the Tula region, the car of a Russian serviceman, whom Ukraine accused of torturing prisoners of war, was blown up

«A Million Thanks to Everyone». Pavel Belavus Wrote His First Post on Facebook After Release

"If I were an investigator for the KGB, I would highlight the very same thing." Fiaduta on the hidden meanings of "The Ears of Rye Beneath Your Sickle," the security forces' attention to his manuscript, and the enigma of the third part of Karatkevich's novel

Heroic Indian Flydubai pilot for the first time revealed what happened in the cockpit on the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv

"Freedom will defeat slavery." Statkevich met with EU representatives

At least seven people died during an explosion at a defense chemical plant in the Moscow region

Poles dismantled the car of an important Belarusian official's wife at the border. In search of drugs

больш лайканых навін

Poll

Valyantsina Kuksa's book «Rosary Beads from Grandma's Hands» has been released

Vitebsk Plans to Restore the Zaruchauskaya Gate of the Lower Castle

VEHA Archive Begins Work on the Second Volume of "Ruins of Belarus" and Invites Sharing Photos from Family Archives

Volski is Crowdfunding for the Music Video of the Song "We Leave for Later"

Comments

Now reading

Stalinist "Yabatska" from Gomel detained after inviting Lukashenka to the forceful closure of his third cafe 3535

Lieutenant Colonel from the Military Intelligence Faculty is being tried for «treason against the state» in what appears to be a political case. What is known about him? 6

Lieutenant Colonel from the Military Intelligence Faculty is being tried for «treason against the state» in what appears to be a political case. What is known about him?

"Ukraine gives you wings". A Belarusian special company appeared in the Ukrainian Naval Forces 55

Stalinist "Yabatska" from Gomel detained after inviting Lukashenka to the forceful closure of his third cafe 3535

Many Belarusians Don't Notice This Strange Inscription in the Minsk Metro. What's Wrong With It? 1414

A Belarusian collected mushrooms in the Chernobyl zone and took them to a laboratory. What were the results? 1111

In Russia, a military deserter killed and dismembered three women 1010

In Russia, a military deserter killed and dismembered three women 10

Security forces say imprisoned psychiatrist Ihar Pasnou is alive 88

Security forces say imprisoned psychiatrist Ihar Pasnou is alive 8

The schedule of long weekends for next year has become known 11

The schedule of long weekends for next year has become known 1

Peskov commented on information about plague in the Irkutsk Region 77

Peskov commented on information about plague in the Irkutsk Region 7

Riviera Country Club on the shores of Minsk Sea is being demolished 55

Riviera Country Club on the shores of Minsk Sea is being demolished 5

A Belarusian received international protection in Poland but travels to his homeland 2929

A Belarusian received international protection in Poland but travels to his homeland 29

Failure of special services of three countries: how did a radical pilot end up at the controls of FlyDubai 55

Failure of special services of three countries: how did a radical pilot end up at the controls of FlyDubai 5

Putin changed his "victory plan": instead of a front-line breakthrough, it's a war of cities 3535

Putin changed his "victory plan": instead of a front-line breakthrough, it's a war of cities 35

A plague outbreak is possible in Russia. Even the White House is monitoring the situation 1818

A plague outbreak is possible in Russia. Even the White House is monitoring the situation 18

Belarus Sent a Batch of Potash to the USA 1111

Belarus Sent a Batch of Potash to the USA 11

Young mother from Pinsk sentenced for "aiding extremism" 44

Young mother from Pinsk sentenced for "aiding extremism" 4

Jellyfish are Spreading in Belarusian Waters

Jellyfish are Spreading in Belarusian Waters

PHOTOS: How a quarter of panel townhouses is being built on the outskirts of Minsk 33

PHOTOS: How a quarter of panel townhouses is being built on the outskirts of Minsk 3

Two Lieutenant Colonels and Two Majors Killed in Tu-95MS Bomber Crash in Russia 88

Two Lieutenant Colonels and Two Majors Killed in Tu-95MS Bomber Crash in Russia 8

"Donbas Hero" Killed and Dismembered Partner and Her 19-Year-Old Daughter 1212

"Donbas Hero" Killed and Dismembered Partner and Her 19-Year-Old Daughter 12

Kalesnikava: The war Russia started is not just against Ukraine. It is a war against European values 3030

Kalesnikava: The war Russia started is not just against Ukraine. It is a war against European values 30

What's the situation with Italian visas now? Mass rejections? Tour agencies offer an alternative 66

What's the situation with Italian visas now? Mass rejections? Tour agencies offer an alternative 6

Belarusian scientist punished in Taiwan for drunk scooter driving on sidewalk 1010

Belarusian scientist punished in Taiwan for drunk scooter driving on sidewalk 10

Young teacher resigned from school and moved to Batumi. But the head of studies still filed a complaint against her with the police for her TikTok livestreams 1515

Young teacher resigned from school and moved to Batumi. But the head of studies still filed a complaint against her with the police for her TikTok livestreams 15

Russian's headphones stolen on Minsk-Moscow train — now they've resurfaced in Baranavichy 55

Russian's headphones stolen on Minsk-Moscow train — now they've resurfaced in Baranavichy 5

Stalinist "Yabatska" from Gomel detained after inviting Lukashenka to the forceful closure of his third cafe 35

Private houses must now stand further from the boundaries of a neighboring plot

Fire breaks out aboard France's only nuclear aircraft carrier

Gas pipeline damaged on Karastayanava Street in Minsk

Minsk to build new overpasses and relieve Partizanski Avenue

Two MAZ trucks collided head-on in Myory District 1

QR-code stands are being massively installed in Belarusian forests 1

"Minsktranse" urged passengers not to leave punched tickets in the cabin 3

Ramzan Kadyrov awarded order by Russian Orthodox Church 5

Mogilev resident systematically stole coffee from stores

In the elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dodik's pro-Russian party retained influence

Russia struck a Turkish vessel carrying corn with drones

Israeli citizen caught trying to import large sum of cash into Belarus

A Belarusian collected mushrooms in the Chernobyl zone and took them to a laboratory. What were the results? 11

Belarusian Football Federation complained about Lukashenka hate during the national team's match in Finland 7

In Russia, a military deserter killed and dismembered three women 10

Security forces say imprisoned psychiatrist Ihar Pasnou is alive 8

The schedule of long weekends for next year has become known 1

Motorcyclist killed in accident in Shumilino district

Spanish Visa Will Now Cost More

List of events in farmsteads where sound amplification is prohibited has been expanded 2

Fuel prices will rise by one kopeck again 1

Peskov commented on information about plague in the Irkutsk Region 7

Minsk World to have a park and squares 4

Training Camps for Negligent Agricultural Workers Drafted into the Army Conclude 2

Paul McCartney Revealed How He Performed at Taylor Swift's Wedding 2

In Germany, a completely drunk young Belarusian unlicensed driver hit a motorcyclist and fled 5

Stalinist "Yabatska" from Gomel detained after inviting Lukashenka to the forceful closure of his third cafe 35 35

"Ukraine gives you wings". A Belarusian special company appeared in the Ukrainian Naval Forces 5 5

Stalinist "Yabatska" from Gomel detained after inviting Lukashenka to the forceful closure of his third cafe 35 35

Many Belarusians Don't Notice This Strange Inscription in the Minsk Metro. What's Wrong With It? 14 14

A Belarusian collected mushrooms in the Chernobyl zone and took them to a laboratory. What were the results? 11 11

In Russia, a military deserter killed and dismembered three women 10 10

Security forces say imprisoned psychiatrist Ihar Pasnou is alive 8 8

The schedule of long weekends for next year has become known 1 1

Peskov commented on information about plague in the Irkutsk Region 7 7

Riviera Country Club on the shores of Minsk Sea is being demolished 5 5

A Belarusian received international protection in Poland but travels to his homeland 29 29

Failure of special services of three countries: how did a radical pilot end up at the controls of FlyDubai 5 5

Putin changed his "victory plan": instead of a front-line breakthrough, it's a war of cities 35 35

A plague outbreak is possible in Russia. Even the White House is monitoring the situation 18 18

Belarus Sent a Batch of Potash to the USA 11 11

Young mother from Pinsk sentenced for "aiding extremism" 4 4

PHOTOS: How a quarter of panel townhouses is being built on the outskirts of Minsk 3 3

Two Lieutenant Colonels and Two Majors Killed in Tu-95MS Bomber Crash in Russia 8 8

"Donbas Hero" Killed and Dismembered Partner and Her 19-Year-Old Daughter 12 12

Kalesnikava: The war Russia started is not just against Ukraine. It is a war against European values 30 30

What's the situation with Italian visas now? Mass rejections? Tour agencies offer an alternative 6 6

Belarusian scientist punished in Taiwan for drunk scooter driving on sidewalk 10 10

Young teacher resigned from school and moved to Batumi. But the head of studies still filed a complaint against her with the police for her TikTok livestreams 15 15

Russian's headphones stolen on Minsk-Moscow train — now they've resurfaced in Baranavichy 5 5

Ukrainian MP Honcharenko, known for his support of Belarusians, excluded from "European Solidarity" faction 2 2

Pro-government forces in Yemen announce regaining control over Bab-el-Mandeb Strait 2 2

"Ukraine gives you wings". A Belarusian special company appeared in the Ukrainian Naval Forces 5 5

Trump: Ukraine and American Democrats are to blame for rising gasoline prices 6 6

French Authorities Close Hundreds of Schools Due to Ongoing Protests 13 13

"The consulate informed us that a drowned man was found." A 33-year-old Belarusian has been sought in Italy since mid-September 1 1

Manure Arrested in Gomel Region 1 1

Riviera Country Club on the shores of Minsk Sea is being demolished 5 5

Almost no locomotives left in Ukraine after Russian strikes 5 5

Five meters of Ottoman script. A unique peace treaty, for which the greatest military leader of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Jan Karol Chodkiewicz, paid with his life, was displayed in Warsaw 10 10

MZKT to Supply Chassis for Missile Systems to Russian Defense Company 5 5

The first Nobel laureates this year have been announced 3 3

A Belarusian received international protection in Poland but travels to his homeland 29 29

"We've been waiting for our apartments for the sixth year already." Co-investors of Minsk's Smart residential complex recorded a video appeal to Lukashenka 4 4

Failure of special services of three countries: how did a radical pilot end up at the controls of FlyDubai 5 5