Almost 350 facilities have been renovated in Polotsk and the district for the Day of Writing

Deputy Prime Minister Vasily Zharko The meeting of the organizing committee was attended by Minister of Information Lilia Ananich, Minister of Culture Boris Svetlov, representatives of other interested ministries and departments, regional and district authorities.

The meeting noted that a significant amount of work had been done in Polotsk and the district during the preparation for the holiday. Repair, reconstruction, and modernization affected almost 350 facilities (initially 255 were planned). Over Br13 million were allocated from various sources for these purposes. The main facilities include the St. Sophia Cathedral, the Museum of Book Printing, the railway and bus stations, and the City Palace of Culture.

"The Chairman of the District Executive Committee reported that all major works have already been completed. A lot has been done indeed. An instruction was given to polish up minor shortcomings in the coming days and to try to make the city as bright as possible – there should be more colors, colorful information materials, etc. This is an important national holiday, which is expected to attract a large number of guests. And we must worthily present our beloved Belarus," said Vasily Zharko.

In Polotsk, near the St. Sophia Cathedral, the installation of the commemorative sign "Polotsk – the Cradle of Belarusian Statehood" has begun, the grand opening of which will be one of the highlights of the Day of Written Language.

This year, the holiday will last for three days – from September 1 to 3. At the organizing committee, the city that will become the capital of the Day of Written Language next year was named – it is Ivanovo, Brest Region. The successor will solemnly accept the baton from Polotsk on the final day of the current holiday.

The meeting of the organizing committee concluded with a visit to the main facilities.

Alena Tikhonova. Photo by Alexander Khitrov. BELTA.