Work on the construction of the diversion channel and the blocking of the main riverbed has been completed. The upstream cofferdam is being reinforced, the enterprise explained, emphasizing that after the preparatory work is carried out, the construction of the dam and the hydraulic structure will begin here.

For the regional festival of rural workers "Dazhynki - 2014", a sculpture of the hero of the famous Belarusian poem "Taras on Parnassus" appeared in the square of Gorodok. The authors of the composition are Vitebsk sculptors Ivan Kazak and Sergey Sotnikov.

A delegation from the Vitebsk region, led by Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee Oleg Matskevich, participated in the presentation of the republic's economic and investment potential within the framework of the Days of the Belarusian Economy in Germany.

Representatives of the Belzarubezhstroy company handed over gifts to 4 institutions in the Vitebsk region: the regional children's hospital, the center for correctional and developmental education and rehabilitation, one of the Sunday schools, and the Vitebsk Theological Seminary

Whether to privatize housing or not is a voluntary choice of the citizen. It should be taken into account that after July 1, 2016, unprivatized apartments will be reclassified as residential premises for commercial use.

In Polotsk, individuals abusing alcohol can undergo a course of emotional-stress therapy (coding) free of charge. This was reported by the press service of the Polotsk District Executive Committee.

On February 27, the regional philharmonic society invites you to a classical music concert 'Symphony of the Blizzard'. The symphony orchestra, led by Vladimir Belyavsky, will perform for Vitebsk residents and guests of the regional center.

Specialists registered 9 cases of tick-borne encephalitis and 164 cases of tick-borne borreliosis, which were contracted this season. This was reported by the Republican Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health.