A delegation from the Pskov region, led by Governor Andrey Turchak, discussed issues of interregional cooperation at a meeting in the regional executive committee. As explained by Gennady Grebnev, First Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee, who welcomed the guests from Russia, an agreement on trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural cooperation between the two neighboring regions was signed in 1997.

The pharmaceutical cluster "Union of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Scientific-Educational Organizations "Medicine and Pharmacy - Innovative Projects" has been established in the Vitebsk region.

Honored architect Yuri Gradov may become the scientific supervisor for the reconstruction of the "Breakthrough" memorial in the Ushachi district. The complex is in need of serious repair. It is noteworthy that Gradov was originally the author of this monument, which was opened more than 40 years ago.