In 1996, the leaders of the two countries signed a treaty establishing the Community of Russia and Belarus. The document laid the foundations for the Union State. Since then, the partners have been actively developing cooperation across all sectors, from the economy to culture.
How has trade between Russia and Belarus changed over the past three decades? What plans do the states have for the near future?
Watch our report.
TV BRICS reporter: Aleksandra Duranovskaya
TV BRICS cameraman: Nikita Dmitrov
Translated and voiced by Artificial Intelligence.