What was 2024 remembered for? A selection of the main events in the Vitebsk region
January:
The First Belarusian in 2024
At 0:01 on January 1, Alisa Kolesnikova from Vitebsk was the first in the country in 2024 to give birth. By the поручение of the President of the country, the happy mother was congratulated by the chairman of the regional executive committee, Alexander Subbotin.
Salei's Mural
In Orsha, on a square of 330 square meters, the memory of the famous hockey player, Honored Master of Sports of the Republic of Belarus, Ruslan Salei, was immortalized. He was repeatedly recognized as the best hockey player in the country and became the first member of the Belarusian Hockey Hall of Fame. An annual hockey tournament is held in memory of Ruslan.
In Honor of Loyalty and Love
At the Богушевская railway station in the Sennensky district, the sculpture "Echo of Love" was unveiled, dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Dmitry Vasilyevich Богушевsky, on whose lands the town of Богушевск originated.
February:
People's Representatives
Residents of the Vitebsk region took an active part in the unified voting day. Voter turnout exceeded 75%, and in some districts, it was over 80%.
Bright! Spectacular! Thrilling!
The republican stage of the festival "Belarus is My Song" started in Minsk. Vitebsk was the first to open it at the Palace of the Republic with the gala concert "Vitebskaya Batleyka".
Investment in Health
A high-tech multidisciplinary polyclinic opened its doors in a new microdistrict of Orsha, which is a unique healthcare facility in the region.
March:
The Basic Law
This year marks the 30th anniversary of our country's fundamental law. The document opened a new chapter in the development of sovereign Belarus and became the foundation of social harmony and stability.
The Start of Transformation
In Vitebsk, on Victory Square, work was underway to install a unique flat fountain with lighting for the city. The inscription "The feat of the Soviet people is immortal!" was renewed on the facade of a building.
Women and the Sky
They don't walk on runways, they don't pose for cameras – they conquer the sky. Pilot Anna Manko and operator Marina Konyushevskaya are the only female helicopter crew at the DOSAAF Vitebsk aeroclub (and in Belarus
as a whole).
April:
Our People in Space
The Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft, carrying the first Belarusian participant in spaceflight Marina Vasilevskaya, our compatriot, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky, and American Loral O'Hara, landed safely at 10:17 AM Minsk time on April 6.
Time Chose Us
"Belarus is experiencing a truly historic day. Those who haven't understood this yet will understand in time. For the first time in its constitutional status, the seventh convocation of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly begins its work," said Alexander Lukashenko.
Half-Century of Tools
At the Orsha Tool Plant, which celebrated its half-century anniversary in April, a workshop for innovative tools was opened. This is the enterprise's largest import substitution project.
May:
The Bell of Memory Rings
Approximately six thousand participants gathered for the Days of Partisan Glory on the heroic Ushaсhi land. The IX regional patriotic event "Breakthrough of Victory" took place here, becoming a symbol of the unity of generations and peoples who defeated fascism.
Pennants of Courage
The pennants "For Courage and Resilience during the Great Patriotic War" were awarded to Obol of Shumilino district and Osveya of Verkhnedvinsk district.
Paradise Address
Universe Street, house 10, village Rai, Sennensky district, Vitebsk region. "VV" correspondents found out who lives in the Belarusian Eden.
June:
Vitebsk Celebrates 1050 Years!
The northern capital has grandly celebrated its 1050th anniversary and the 80th anniversary of the city's liberation from the Nazi invaders.
Strength in Unity
Vitebsk, Polotsk, and Novopolotsk hosted the XI Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia – a large-scale event with the participation of high-ranking guests and representatives from various fields of activity of the two countries.
Under the Sign of Flax
Orsha is rightfully considered the flax capital. For the first time, the Belarusian Flax Festival "Field of Flowers" was held here, attracting 10,000 spectators.
July:
Most Important Date:
July 3 – the 80th anniversary of the liberation of our country from the Nazi invaders and Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus.
The jubilee, 65th meeting at the Mound of Friendship was held in Verkhnedvinsk district.
For Belarus!
The patriotic forum in Vitebsk, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the institution of the presidency in our country, united the patriots of Belarus.
Let's Festival!
80,000 spectators attended the concerts of "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk," and 7,000 people from 42 countries became participants of the arts forum.
August:
Olympic Gold
Ivan Litvinovich, a product of the Vitebsk trampoline school, won his second Olympic medal at the Games in Paris.
A New Stage of Cooperation and Friendship
The Days of the Vitebsk Region were celebrated with great fanfare in Pskov, marking a new stage in the cooperation between two friendly regions.
What a Milestone!
On August 24, 2024, the 24,000th issue of the regional newspaper "Vitebskiye Vesti" was published.
September:
A Unique School
An elementary school, created according to a unique project, opened in Vitebsk in the Bilevo microdistrict. Here, a kindergarten and classrooms for elementary grades are located under one roof.
We Are as Strong as We Are United
The Vitebsk region widely celebrated the Day of National Unity, to which the opening of landmark facilities was timed.
Rare Finds
25 spearheads, presumably from the 16th-17th centuries, were found during underwater excavations in the center of Vitebsk in the Western Dvina River.
October:
A Resounding Statement
A new trend has emerged online: Belarusians are recording videos titled "Nado!" ("It's Necessary!") to support the incumbent President's decision to run in the 2025 elections.
Love in Its Purest Form
"A Conversation About What Matters: A Happy Family is a Strong State" – under this title, a meeting of families from all regions of Belarus, timed to coincide with Parental Love Week, was held in Polotsk.
A Real Project
The "Dobrun" dairy complex of OJSC "Begomlskoye" in the Dokshitsy district is the first of 10 investment projects implemented under the head of state's decree.
November:
All Roads Lead to Polotsk!
The oldest Belarusian city of Polotsk became the capital of the regional "Dazhynki" (harvest festival). The President of Belarus took part in summing up the agricultural year in the Vitebsk region.
Unifying Action
The Vitebsk region hosted the "Unity Marathon". The republican public cultural event united people from various fields of activity and age groups.
The Movement is Open!
In the regional center, the Metallist overpass, built in 1905, was opened after major repairs.
December:
Time of Heroes
Along with rescuers and employees of the TC "Belarus", pupils of the military-patriotic club "Vityaz" helped to eliminate emergencies and rescue people.
Miracles Come to Us!
One of the most touching republican charitable campaigns, "Our Children," has started in the Vitebsk region.
A Special Approach
The Vitebsk region joined the republican charitable campaign "From the Whole Heart," addressed to representatives of the older generation.