For the Vitebsk region, festivals have already become an integral part of life and image. And in 2016, traditional events will receive new development, especially since the year has been fruitful in anniversaries: 25 years of "Slavianski Bazaar", 90 years of the Yanka Kupala National Academic Drama Theatre, 30 years of the Belarusian Theatre "Lialka", 65 years of the "Vitebsk" Cultural Center, 25 years of the Marc Chagall Museum in Vitebsk. A series of round dates of famous countrymen, poets, artists, and other cultural figures are also on the horizon.

As the director of the art school, Alexandra Baydakova, told us, the antique cabinet grand piano has an amazing history. Back in 1920, it came into the donor's family after being confiscated from Prince Krymshakhalov. Home concerts around the piano gathered a wide circle of intelligentsia in the first half of the 20th century.

A range of issues concerning cooperation in the sphere of partnership and promotion of own products in the Russian Federation market were discussed at the V Eurasian Economic Forum by the delegation of Bellegprom with representatives of Orenburg business circles. The products of the Orsha Flax Mill aroused particular interest among the Russians. Their presentation took place within the framework of the forum, and afterwards, representatives of the Orenburg region visited Orsha and the mill itself to get acquainted with the production and outline further joint steps.

More than 30 works by Vitebsk designer Marina Davydova will be showcased at Fashion Week in China. As reported in the organizers' press release, the Belarusian brand will be presented in Asia for the first time.

Attracting investments and creating new high-performance enterprises will help the Vitebsk region reach a decent level of sustainable development. This was stated today in Vitebsk by the Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration, Nikolai Snopkov, while introducing the new Presidential Aide - Chief Inspector for the Vitebsk Region, Alexander Poznyak, to the region's asset.

For two millennia, the grandeur of Christmas has been bestowing hope, faith, and love upon people. These eternal values inspire us to noble deeds, help us strengthen our understanding of biblical commandments, and teach us patience and compassion.

The increase in tax rates on unused real estate in the Vitebsk region has proven effective over the past two years, ensuring additional budget revenues and an actual increase in the number of properties put into economic circulation.

The award was presented to Father Czesław "for his significant contribution to the preservation of interfaith peace and national accord, as well as active participation in the country's spiritual and educational activities and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, which has gained wide public recognition."

In the Vitebsk region, the volume of foreign trade in goods with the Russian Federation has increased 9.1 times over the past 15 years. In January-October 2015, according to the main statistical department of the region, it reached 3 billion dollars.