Rada of the Belarusian Democratic Republic.

About Rada of the Belarusian Democratic Republic

The Rada of the Belarusian People's Republic was the main representative body of the Belarusian People's Republic (BPR), centered in Minsk. It was established in March 1918, when the Rada of the All-Belarusian Congress was expanded and transformed into the temporary legislative body of the newly proclaimed BPR. Already on 25 March, the Rada adopted the Third Constituent Charter, proclaiming independence of BPR, and also appealing for international recognition. Since those events occurred during the early stages of German occupation of Belarus, that lasted from February to December 1918, the scope of Rada's authority was limited. During the Soviet westward offensive at the end of 1918, the Rada was moved from Minsk to Grodno.