This page answers the most common questions about the Republican list of extremist materials of Belarus and about this search site: what the list is, how to check a channel or handle, what the penalties are, and what data the site stores. As of 02.09.2026 the database holds 6 027 entries and refreshes once a day.
Key facts
| Entries | 6 027 (as of 02.09.2026) |
|---|---|
| Updates | automatic, twice a day |
| Source | official publication of the Republican list of extremist materials |
| Search | entirely in the browser; Cyrillic ↔ Latin, 1–2 letter typos |
| User data | none collected: no queries, no cookies, no analytics |
| Offline | yes, PWA — the database stays in the browser |
| Price | free, no sign-up |
| Code | open source, GitHub |
Entries by year of the court decision
| 2026 | 1055 entries |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1383 entries |
| 2024 | 1462 entries |
| 2023 | 889 entries |
| 2022 | 639 entries |
| 2021 | 427 entries |
What is the Republican list of extremist materials of Belarus?
The Republican list of extremist materials is the official register of texts, videos, channels, websites, accounts, books and symbols that Belarusian courts have ruled extremist. As of 02.09.2026 it contains 6 027 entries. Each entry follows a decision by a specific court and carries the material type, its description, the court name and the decision date. Distribution (repost, forwarding, publishing), production, storage and transport of listed materials is an administrative offence under Art. 19.11 of the Administrative Code: a fine of up to 20 base units or arrest for individuals, up to 100 base units for sole traders and up to 500 for organisations.
How do I check whether my Telegram channel, handle or website is on the list?
Type the handle, channel name, link, personal name or title into the search box on the front page — results appear instantly, in milliseconds. Search ignores case, “ё/е”, Latin vs Cyrillic “i”, quote styles and a trailing “/” in links, and treats “@nick”, “t.me/nick” and “nick” as the same thing. When there is no exact match, the site shows near matches: 1–2 letter typos and Latin transliteration.
How many entries are on the list and how often is it updated?
As of 02.09.2026 the database holds 6 027 entries and it refreshes automatically twice a day: the official source is checked in the morning and in the evening, and new entries reach the site a few minutes after each check. 99.8% of entries are “information products” (channels, websites, accounts, videos, chats); the rest are printed editions, books, symbols and paraphernalia.
What are the penalties for reposting or storing a listed material?
Distribution (repost, forwarding, publishing), production, storage and transport of listed materials is an administrative offence under Art. 19.11 of the Administrative Code: a fine of up to 20 base units or arrest for individuals, up to 100 base units for sole traders and up to 500 for organisations. In practice an old repost, a saved file, a sticker or a link in a chat has been enough for a charge. This is not legal advice: for a real problem, contact human rights defenders.
Is merely subscribing to a listed channel an offence?
Merely subscribing to a listed channel is not named as an offence in the law, but during phone checks subscriptions and saved materials are treated as “storage” and grounds for questioning. Before travelling to Belarus, rights defenders advise unsubscribing, deleting chats, files and caches — ideally not carrying a device with such history at all.
How does the list of extremist materials differ from the list of extremist formations?
They are two different lists. The list of “extremist materials” is formed by courts and carries administrative liability — this is the list the site searches. The list of “extremist formations” is maintained by the Interior Ministry and the KGB. Participation in an “extremist formation”, assistance, donations or passing information to one is a criminal offence (Art. 361-1 and 361-4 of the Criminal Code). Many resources appear on both, so check the second one too.
Is this site safe to use?
The site collects no data: no queries, no cookies, no analytics, no logs. Search runs entirely in your browser — queries are never sent anywhere, because the whole database is downloaded to the device. The watchlist, theme, language and sort order live only in this device’s localStorage, and “Clear everything” deletes them in one click. Do that before travelling to Belarus or crossing the border.
How do I find out when something new is added to the list?
Three ways. The watchlist: type your handle or channel and press “Watch” — every time you open the site it re-checks all such queries and shows at the top whether anything new appeared, with optional browser notifications. The RSS feed feed.xml works in any feed reader and can be filtered by your own keywords. The Telegram channel @elist_by posts a digest after every update.
Is this an official site?
No. The site is unofficial and independent, with open source code on GitHub. Data is pulled automatically from the official publication of the Republican list and is never edited: entry text, court name and date are kept exactly as in the source. For legally significant decisions, verify against the official publication.
What should I do if I find myself or my resource on the list?
Check the entry text, the date and the court name — they define what was ruled extremist and when. Add the query to your watchlist to see when a related entry appears. Consult human rights defenders about your risks and possible appeal: Viasna Human Rights Centre and Human Constanta.
Does the search work offline?
Yes. The site is a PWA: after the first visit the app shell and a copy of the database stay in the browser, and search keeps working offline. It can be “installed” on a phone like an app. When you are offline, the header shows the date of the saved database copy.
Can I run my own mirror of the site?
Yes. The site is static: `npm run build` produces a dist/ folder you can host anywhere — GitHub Pages, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, your own server or IPFS. Set BASE_PATH (the path the site is served from) and SITE_URL (the full address) so links resolve correctly. Code and instructions are in the GitHub repository.
Where to get help
This page is not legal advice.