The Ministry of Architecture and Construction of the Republic of Belarus is the national government body responsible for state technical policy in construction, architecture, urban planning, construction materials industry, and investment activity in construction.2 Its website presents the ministry as an active policy and implementation institution, with a strong focus on housing delivery, construction standards, and sector oversight.2
The ministry is based in Minsk, Belarus, at 39 Myasnikova Street, and is led by Alexander Studnev, who is identified on the site as the minister.2 The ministry’s stated contact information and official website show that it is a central state authority with nationwide responsibilities rather than a regional or municipal body.2
A major part of its current agenda is housing policy. The homepage highlights the state program “Construction of Housing” for 2026–2030, with targets for rental housing, electric homes, and state-order housing.2 The site also lists topics such as housing policy, construction norms and rules, compulsory technical regulations, certification of construction products and works, and approval procedures in construction.2 These functions make the ministry directly relevant to affordable housing through state-directed housing programs and to sustainable housing through policies affecting building standards, materials, and energy-related housing initiatives such as electric homes.2
The ministry’s public communications suggest a broad operational scope, including regulatory work, industry coordination, investment policy, and public information about construction-sector developments across Belarus.2