Vitebsk discussed the program of events for City Day
Venues for every taste
– The event plan is quite extensive. Both residential areas and parks will be involved in the celebration, so that every resident and guest can find an event to their liking, – emphasized Viktor Glushin, Deputy Chairman of the City Executive Committee. – Vitebsk was liberated on June 26. In connection with this memorable date, a two-hour memorial concert "The Feat of the Soviet People is Immortal" will take place on Victory Square at 9:00 PM with the participation of creative groups from the city, the P. Miloslavov Volga Russian Folk Choir, and others. On the same day, the fountains on Victory Square will officially start operating. Organizations are also preparing their gifts for the city. For example, a special envelope and stamp, prepared by "Belpochta" for Vitebsk's anniversary, will be cancelled.
Follow the poster
– For four days, the central streets of the city will turn into a large-scale open-air exhibition-fair of artisans and artists, showcasing our traditions and Belarusian cuisine. Each museum-type institution has prepared its own exhibition projects and expositions. Frunze Park, Soviet Army Park, Victory Park, and 1000th Anniversary Park, where cultural, entertainment, and health programs will be held, will attract their visitors. The entire program concisely reflects our campaigns and events that began long "before." It is gratifying that all institutions are united in their desire to congratulate Vitebsk on its birthday, – noted Natalia Shienok, Head of the Culture Department of the City Executive Committee. – Several festivals will be held during and on the eve of the celebration: "Princess Olga's Cup," "PhotoKrok," and for the second year in a row, the historical reconstruction festival "Ploskaya Gora" in Soviet Army Park. Follow the poster so you don't miss anything!
Partisan Cup and Catamaran Race
– We have tried to organize as many sports and tourism events as possible that are loved by the city residents. Some of them have already started this weekend, – emphasized the Head of the Sports and Tourism Department of the City Executive Committee, Sergey Voronov. – Extreme sports enthusiasts can attend the final of the Belarusian Parachuting Championship and motorcycle stunt riding competitions, which will be held in Bilevo. In addition to beach football and volleyball competitions, the "Partisan Cup" will be held for the first time, and for people with disabilities – the traditional sports fishing tournament. For the first time, we will hold catamaran racing competitions in the floodplains of the Vitba River. History and local lore enthusiasts will be offered free introductory tours as part of the annual campaign "Dedicated to Our Beloved City," for example, you can learn how the 1000th anniversary was celebrated and what has changed in the city over 50 years.
And a souvenir to remember
– In addition to the operation of stationary public catering facilities, mobile trade will be organized. The main location – the presentation of national cuisines of Belarus – will be presented on Tolstoy Street (about five entities from Vitebsk, Polotsk, Minsk) and Pushkin Street, – noted the Head of the Trade and Services Department of the City Executive Committee, Tatyana Prokopenko. – Additional trade entities will operate on Lenin Street near the Millennium Bridge and on Freedom Square. The entire pedestrian area in the old part of the city will also be used for selling souvenir products. Everyone will be able to not only eat, listen to music, but also purchase something as a gift or a souvenir. Although we are in the final stretch, work in this direction continues.
A gift from the youth
– June 30 has been declared Youth Day. We have prepared many interesting projects and events for the active and energetic, – said the first secretary of the city committee of the BRSM, Alexander Byshyov. – Interactive platforms will be open throughout the day. Youth Day will begin with a parade of retro cars. From 13:30, participants of the regional tour of the national festival-competition "Fire of Youth Talents" will "light up" the center of Vitebsk, and the names of the winners will be announced at the gala concert. A bike race with awards for participants and strongman competitions on Victory Square will also take place. At 22:00, everyone is invited to a youth party. In addition, in the evening, we will present a gift to our beloved city. What it is – we will keep it a secret for now.
Badges with a city map
– About 400 volunteers, dressed in branded uniforms – blue t-shirts and white caps with logos of the 1050th anniversary of the city and the XI Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia – will be involved in the celebration, – noted the head of ideological work and youth affairs of the city executive committee, Pavel Drozdov. – The volunteers' badges will feature a QR code with an interactive city map showing key locations, retail outlets, forum venues, etc. The city organization of the BRSM has also developed an informational booklet for volunteers. The QR code will allow you to view the poster and program of the main events, and find the phone numbers of emergency services.
Stated:
- – Delegations from 13 regions of Russia are expected during the celebration of the 1050th anniversary of the city. Guests from Simferopol will visit Vitebsk for the first time.
- – At the "Three Bayonets" monument, two films about the Great Patriotic War will be shown on screens – "The Clock Stopped at Midnight" and "On the Other Bank."
- – Ten names of those awarded the honorary title "Vitebsk Citizen of the Year" will be announced on the Summer Amphitheater stage.