On November 11, 2012, at 6:48 PM, a primitive homemade pyrotechnic device exploded near the building of the KGB Directorate for the Vitebsk Region, causing damage to two windows of the administrative building.

For a strong and prosperous Belarus, for the preservation and enhancement of our heritage, Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Alexander Kosinets voted at polling station No. 32 in Vitebsk. He told reporters about his choice after casting his ballot into the ballot box, according to a BELTA correspondent. "I voted to preserve and enhance our heritage, so that our people live a quality and rich life. A strong Belarus is a strong economy, a prosperous Belarus is people living a rich life, it is many baby carriages," said the governor. In the coming five-year period, Vitebsk region, like the whole country, faces serious tasks to improve the quality of people's lives and increase the economic power of the state. For the upcoming five-year period, Vitebsk region has undertaken high commitments. Thus, in 2015, the volume of goods and services produced will double compared to 2010, the gross agricultural production will increase 1.7 times, and the average salary by the end of 2015 will reach Br1.9 million.

The second prize of $2,000 was divided by the jury among three participants. The award winners were Diana from Romania, Shukhrat from Uzbekistan, and Pollyanna Ryzhak from Ukraine. Young contestants were presented with special prizes and laureate diplomas of the X International Children's Competition "Vitebsk-2012". The third prize of $1,000, a special prize, and a laureate diploma of the competition from Vitebsk was won by Paulina Skrabite from Lithuania.

To widely involve the public and public organizations in the campaign at parking lots in places of mass recreation, committee specialists and volunteers intend to distribute informational leaflets calling to give up cars on September 22, preferring environmentally friendly and healthy modes of transportation. Video clips about the campaign will be shown on video screens in the center of Vitebsk and in large shopping centers throughout the working week.

The main work on preparing for the XXII International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" has been completed. This opinion was expressed today to journalists by Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Tozik.