War veterans of the Vitebsk region will improve their housing conditions

May 8, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. Veterans of the Great Patriotic War in the Vitebsk region who need housing improvement will receive it in the year of the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from the Nazi invaders, the chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Alexander Kosinets, confirmed the decision of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee at a meeting with veterans and participants of the Great Patriotic War. "The current generation owes its peaceful and creative life to the veterans, so we must surround them with care and attention," Alexander Kosinets emphasized. More than 30 war participants will receive new housing this year. In the first quarter, 983 veterans underwent treatment in medical and preventive institutions, and 36 received hearing aids. Veterans and participants of the war were invited to a ceremonial reception on the occasion of the Victory Day celebration, including Hero of the Soviet Union Leonid Filipenko and Heroes of Socialist Labor. There are 7.4 thousand war veterans living in the Vitebsk region, of whom 1.5 thousand are participants and disabled veterans of the Great Patriotic War. -0-