The role of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus as the flagship of intellectual development ensuring progress in the real sector and the socio-cultural sphere of the country was considered.

The article gives the characteristics of the first full members of the Belarusian Academy of Sciences, outlines the research areas that predetermined the way of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus development.

The author analyzes the main aspects of the governing body of the country’s main scientific organization activities over the 95 years that have passed since the Inbelkult was reorganized into the Academy of Sciences of Belarus, as well as the national science organizers’ role in its formation and development

The article reviews the scientific achievements of the Academy of Sciences of Belarus’ scholars throughout its history.

The article shows the importance of awards as a social phenomenon in the lives of scientists, as well as the statistics on awarding prizes to Belarusian researchers.

There is given a review of academic structures in the regions of Belarus, the stages of their formation and development.

The article deals with the Young Scientists Council of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus’ activities. It considers the work of the first collegial body of young research professionals in the NAS, the Post-Graduates Bureau, as the history of the Young Scientists Council foundation. 

The author shows how the Belarusian reclamation science managed to solve many pressing problems aimed at increasing land productivity and the resistance of agricultural production to adverse weather conditions, making a significant contribution to the food security of our country.

The article by the famous scientist considers the most significant stages in the history of the soil and agrochemical research in Belarus, which is a scientific area of critical importance for Belarus’ well-being, independence and food security.