Mass media should play an active role in solving the tasks of industrial modernization. This point of view was expressed today by the First Deputy Minister of Information, Lilia Ananich, who participated in the meeting of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, reports BELTA correspondent.

The volume of investments for these purposes amounted to Br2.6 billion. The grand opening of the facilities was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the October Revolution. Representatives of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, local authorities, and residents of Senno took part in this significant event for the district center.

The use of the region's natural resources for food production can become a resource for solving the problem of rural employment. At the same time, citizens often violate the rules for harvesting forest resources, according to which the collection and harvesting of wild berries and mushrooms must be carried out in ways that do not harm berry bushes and mycelium. When picking berries, it is forbidden to use various mechanical devices (scoops, combs, and the like), which damage berry thickets and reduce berry yields in subsequent years.

In accordance with the Electoral Code of the Republic of Belarus, the Vitebsk City Executive Committee has designated 16 sites for holding pre-election mass events. All these locations are in close proximity to voters' residences and are well-known to the citizens. In addition to campaign sites in courtyards, the list includes sites in recreational parks and in front of cultural centers.

At the same time, as reported by the Department of Sports and Tourism of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, most of the applications were submitted by newcomers to the field for the new nomination "Best Start".

Specialists clarified that new equipment was installed at the stations of Shumilino, Lovsha, Obol, Glushinino.

Increasing labor efficiency is a crucial task for the construction industry. This viewpoint was expressed by the Minister of Architecture and Construction of Belarus, Anatoly Nichkassov, in response to a question from a BELTA correspondent, during his visit to the construction of new workshops at OJSC "Vitebskdrev".

By the end of 2012, the number of people in need of housing in the Vitebsk region decreased by 2.3 percent compared to the previous year. Statistical data indicate that in our region, by the end of December, 72.8 thousand citizens (families) were registered as needing improved housing conditions, of which 31.1 thousand (or 42.7 percent) were in Vitebsk.

According to Larisa Nabeshko, head of the non-food goods department of the trade and services department of the regional executive committee, more than 100 "first-grader corners" have been set up in stores

For the first time, this unique dance project has been included in the program of the III International Festival "Vladimir Spivakov Invites", the musical events of which involved Minsk, Gomel, and Mogilev.

— This trip is more of an introductory nature. I wanted to find out what the situation is in the sphere of forced migration in the city and region, what protection is provided to forced migrants – refugees, — explained Mr. Jean-Yves Bouchardie, the purpose of the visit.