"Slavianski Bazaar" in Vitebsk will be and develop - A. Lukashenko

March 18, Minsk /Corr. BELTA/. The "Slavianski Bazaar" in Vitebsk will take place and develop. This was stated by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko today at a meeting with the heads of several Russian media outlets, according to a BELTA correspondent. The head of state emphasized that he attends the opening of this festival annually, thereby demonstrating: "Slavianski Bazaar" will take place. "We will hold it even if Russians and Ukrainians do not come here. This is our main festival," the President said. Addressing Russian journalists, Alexander Lukashenko asked them to contribute to the popularization of this international project. "Let's truly show 'Slavianski Bazaar' on TV in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine, and then even more people will come here. Many strive to see and listen to stars, but I would like them to come for the opening of new young performers. I want new faces to appear on stage through our festival," the head of state said. -0-