For fruitful work in strengthening cooperation between veteran organizations of Russia and Belarus, the chairman of the Vitebsk regional council of the public association of veterans Gennady Gerasimovich, his deputy Vladimir Tsetsoho, and the chairman of the war veterans committee of this association Anatoly Kovzel were recognized. Honorary diplomas were presented by the vice-consul of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Belarus Alexander Voskresensky. "This is a pleasant and honorable mission, as we all came from one country," he said, presenting the awards.