Currently, this is perhaps the most serious competition in the entire post-Soviet space, perhaps even in all Slavic countries. Today, festivals that once launched many Slavic stars have "fallen asleep". Neither "Sanremo" nor French competitions are heard either - they have become very "local", "for themselves" and give nothing to the world," said the composer. - I don't consider "Eurovision" a competition at all - it's a show, although some performers "shot" to fame on it at one time. Now this is not happening - they all "shoot" for one year, after which they are successfully forgotten. Therefore, I think that "Slavianski Bazaar" is the only real serious competition, very strong in its lineup.

A criminal case has been initiated by the Orsha City Department of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Belarus under Part 3 of Article 207 "Robbery". Currently, an investigative team is working at the scene, and initial investigative actions are being carried out.

During operational-search activities, law enforcement officers detained a 20-year-old man near one of the entertainment venues in the regional center who was distributing drugs among young people.

The days before and after the New Year were truly "hot" for the rescuers of the Vitebsk region.

A photo catalog "ABOUT Vitebsk 2013" will be published specifically for the "Slavianski Bazaar" festival.

The sale of tickets for the events of the XXII International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" will begin on May 27, BelTA was informed by the Vitebsk Culture Center.

The quality of our machines played a key role here, as they must come into contact with radioactive material, and any breakdown can have serious consequences, which is why our machines work like Swiss watches. In addition, the price of Vitebsk machines is significantly lower.

Winners of subject olympiads, creative competitions, sports competitions, children with disabilities, children from large and low-income families, and orphans from all districts of the region will take part in the traditional event, which is held as part of the republican charity campaign "Our Children".

This year marks the centenary of the construction of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the urban settlement of Vidzy, Braslav district.

Honey Savior's Day, celebrated today, is revered not only by beekeepers (August 19 is Apple Savior's Day, August 29 is Bread or Nut Savior's Day). The folk names of these Orthodox holidays have long been associated with seasonal agricultural work.

41 public ice rinks with rental services will operate in the Vitebsk region, announced Vladimir Kuharev, director of the Vitebsk Regional Educational and Methodological Center for Physical Education of the Population.

The "Civic Duty in Defense of Peace" project is being implemented in the Year of Youth for the Day of Remembrance of Soldiers-Internationalists in the Polotsk district, the press service of the Polotsk District Executive Committee reported.

More than 8.5 thousand people will receive a one-time financial assistance in connection with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War in the Vitebsk region. This was reported by Natalya Khval, Deputy Chairperson of the Committee for Labor, Employment and Social Protection of the Regional Executive Committee.

In Vitebsk, two 32-year-old Vitebsk residents were detained for organizing a business of growing cannabis and selling marijuana.

Competitions for real men will take place in the village of Farinovo on August 8. Applicants for the honorary title (young men up to 31 years old) will have to pass more than 10 exams-competitions.