The investment program of the Vitebsk region for 2020, in monetary terms, is over 99 million rubles. Compared to the current year, this is 23 million more.

The regional charity New Year's celebration gathered about a thousand children in Vitebsk. An entertainment program with contests and master classes was organized for the schoolchildren in the "Vitebsk" concert hall. The Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Nikolai Sherstnev, congratulated the children on the New Year.

The budget of the Vitebsk region for 2020 has been approved at a session of the Vitebsk Regional Council of Deputies. About 66% of the budget's expenditure is planned to be allocated to the development of the social sphere.

The first regional New Year's ball was held in Vitebsk. The best students and cadets of the region gathered at the regional philharmonic hall.

The Honorary Consulate of Ukraine was opened in Vitebsk on Suvorov Street. The Ambassador of Ukraine to Belarus, Ihor Kizim, took part in the solemn event. Ihor Kalinichenko became the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Vitebsk.

Vitebsk will get an indoor training arena and a figure skating center. This was announced by the leadership of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee on December 9 at a briefing. Who initiated the construction, how is Natalia Bestemianova connected to this project, and what investments are planned to be attracted?

The Head of the European Union Delegation to Belarus, Dirk Schuebel, took part in the forum "EU-Belarus Cooperation: Vitebsk Region". Participants summarized the experience gained in bilateral cooperation and considered future plans.

Problems and prospects of innovative development of the region were discussed in Vitebsk. Scientists and researchers presented their projects for the creation of new products.

The Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Nikolai Sherstnev, arrived at the polling station located in the House of Culture of the Veterinary Academy early in the morning and was among the first to vote.

A resource center for the mechanical engineering profile has opened at the Orsha State College of Mechanics and Economics. Its goal is the practical training of personnel for mechanical engineering.

Abandoned dairy farms in the Vitebsk region must be revived. This is demanded by the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Nikolai Sherstnev.