Dear veterans of the Great Patriotic War!<br> Dear residents of the region!

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated his compatriots on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. BelTA was informed about this by the press service of the head of state.

Hundreds of thousands of people across the Vitebsk region are celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet people's victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Hundreds of thousands of people across the Vitebsk region are celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet people's victory in the Great Patriotic War.

On Victory Day, Vitebsk witnessed not only the traditional parade but also a breathtaking aerial spectacle! Our photographer captured unique moments from aboard a helicopter that participated in the festive flyover of the city.

Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Alexander Subbotin congratulated war veterans on the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. This is reported by BELTA.

On May 9 at 12:00 PM, a nationwide minute of silence will be observed in Belarus in memory of the people's feat during the Great Patriotic War.

Dmitry Demidov presented a jubilee medal to Elizaveta Melnikova, a participant of the Great Patriotic War, from Vitebsk.

The Belarusian people cherish the memory of the tragic events of the Great Patriotic War, the heroism and courage of their grandfathers and great-grandfathers, the human sacrifices, and the price of the Great Victory.

A steam locomotive, styled after the one that transported a train of soldiers from Berlin to Moscow in 1945, departed from Orsha station. The final destination of the route will be Lepel station.