"The actual inflation dynamics in the past period were within the forecast parameters, which, against the backdrop of the prevailing stable economic situation in the country, allowed for a gradual reduction in the refinancing rate," the National Bank explained. Setting the refinancing rate at this level will maintain the current monetary policy stringency, which will contribute to slowing down inflation and creating conditions for its significant reduction in the medium term.

Vitebsk will turn into a center of pedagogical knowledge today. On February 27, the interregional pedagogical forum "The Experience of the Best is the Heritage of All" will open here for the first time, the Vitebsk Regional Institute for the Development of Education informed a BELTA correspondent.

Intensive work begins as part of the international jury for the "Vitebsk-2012" young pop singers competition. Despite the fact that July 14 is considered the first competition day, young performers already held a presentation concert today, which was attended by jury members.

A twenty-year-old woman from Vitebsk, a student at a Russian university, illegally acquired 44g of a dangerous narcotic drug - marijuana - while in her hometown. With the intention of further sale, she divided it into approximately equal portions in 30 paper bags, which she then carried around the city in her backpack and sold to acquaintances.