Gymnasium No. 9 in Vitebsk celebrated the 120th anniversary of Afanasy Beloborodov's birth

Today marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of twice Hero of the Soviet Union, outstanding Soviet military leader, Honorary Citizen of Vitebsk, Army General Afanasy Pavlantievich Beloborodov, who in 1944 commanded the 43rd Army of the 1st Baltic Front, whose troops liberated Vitebsk from the Nazi invaders during the Great Patriotic War.

A ceremonial event dedicated to the 120th anniversary of A. P. Beloborodov's birth was held at Gymnasium No. 9 of Vitebsk named after A. P. Beloborodov.

The participants of the event were welcomed by the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Council of Deputies, Vladimir Terentyev, an honorary graduate of Gymnasium No. 9, and the first guide of the People's Museum of Military Glory of the twice Order of the Red Banner 43rd Army, which operates within the walls of the gymnasium. Vladimir Terentyev emphasized that Vitebsk is a city not only of great artists but also of outstanding commanders, one of whom is Afanasy Beloborodov.

In conclusion of the event, the students laid flowers at the memorial plaque to A. P. Beloborodov on the gymnasium grounds, as well as at the memorial plaque dedicated to the commander on General Beloborodov Street.

"Vitbichi"