The XX "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" festival broke records for the number of advertisers and sponsors

July 8, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. The XX International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" has broken records for the number of attracted advertisers and sponsors. This was announced today at a press conference dedicated to the opening of the anniversary arts festival by the Minister of Culture of Belarus, Pavel Latushko.

Extrabudgetary sources accounted for 60% of the total festival funding. Ticket sales revenue amounted to Br6.5 billion, which is 15% more than last year. At the same time, ticket prices have hardly changed compared to the XIX festival.

According to Pavel Latushko's assessment, sponsor support and advertising have reached record figures for the country. Thus, patrons provided support totaling Br2.75 billion, which is more than three times higher than last year; advertising revenue amounted to Br1 billion and exceeded last year's by 1.8 times.

About half of the tickets for the "Slavianski Bazaar" events were sold by travel companies that organize tours to the festival city of Vitebsk. In addition, thanks to the introduction of online ticket sales, citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and Lithuania will be able to attend the "Slavianski Bazaar" - they have become the most active buyers of electronic tickets.-0-