Unofficial Symbols
Other than the national flag, anthem and emblem, Belarus has several unofficial symbols. The Cross of Saint Euphrosyne, a 12th century relic which disappeared during the Second World War is considered a spiritual symbol of Belarus. The European bison, commonly called the wisent, is seen as a symbol of Belarus and the Belavezha Forest. It is also featured on the symbols of Brest Oblast. An other widely known mascots of Belarus are stork and cornflower.
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a male wisent in a Minsk zoo
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a white stork
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cornflower
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Cross of St. Euphrosyne
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