All 8 centralized testing centers in the Vitebsk region have started their work

June 15, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. All 8 centralized testing centers established in the Vitebsk region are ready and have begun conducting centralized testing, Vasily Maksimov, Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Committee for State Control, Chairman of the Regional Commission for Monitoring the Preparation and Conduct of Centralized Testing and Entrance Examinations in 2009, told reporters today, as reported by a BELTA correspondent. To ensure control directly in each classroom during the testing, an additional 425 people have been involved. These include law enforcement officers, representatives of local authorities, educational institutions, and the public. "Favorable conditions have been created for applicants to work, and their safety has been ensured," stated Vasily Maksimov. The Chairman of the Regional Committee for State Control reminded that in case of misunderstandings or conflict situations, applicants or their parents can call the "hotline" of the Vitebsk Regional Committee for State Control or contact them in writing. In the Vitebsk region, 51,726 people have registered for centralized testing, which is 2,695 more than in 2008. The regional commission reminded that centralized testing will be conducted from June 15 to July 1. In case of absence for a valid reason, applicants can take the test on a reserve day (July 6) at Belarusian State University. Registration for participation in the reserve day testing will be open from June 25 to July 2 at Vitebsk State Technological University. -0-