Rotavirus genotypes in Belarus, 2008–2012

•The study describes group A rotavirus (RVA) genotype prevalence in Belarus from 2008 to 2012.•In 2008, data from 3 sites in Belarus indicated that G4P[8] was the predominant genotype.•In Minsk G4P[8] was the predominant RVA genotype in 2008-10 and 2012.•In 2011 G3P[8] was most frequently detected.•This study reveals the recent dominance of genotype G4P[8] in Belarus. This study describes group A rotavirus (RVA) genotype prevalence in Belarus from 2008 to 2012. In 2008, data from 3 sites in Belarus (Brest, Mogilev, Minsk) indicated that G4P[8] was the predominant genotype. Data from Minsk (2008–2012) showed that G4P[8] was the predominant RVA genotype in all years except in 2011 when G3P[8] was most frequently detected. Other RVA genotypes common in Europe (G1P[8], G2P[4]) were detected each year of the study. This study reveals the dominance of genotype G4P[8] in Belarus and helps to establish the baseline genotype prevalence prior to RVA vaccine introduction in the country.