SMOLENSK, 27 January (BelTA) – Smolensk Oblast of Russia and Vitebsk Oblast of Belarus signed an action plan on trade and economic, sci-tech and cultural-humanitarian cooperation between for 2014-2015. The document was signed by Chairman of Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee Alexander Kosinets and Smolensk Oblast Governor Alexei Ostrovsky in Smolensk on 27 January, BelTA has learnt. The two regions intend to stimulate business activity of economic entities, organize joint exhibitions and...
VITEBSK, 9 January (BelTA) - Vitebsk Oblast will set up 22 new tourist facilities in 2014 which was declared the Year of Hospitality in Belarus, BelTA learnt from the sport and tourism department of the Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee. Vitebsk Oblast is planning to set up 11 hunting grounds and the same number of farmsteads in line with the Five Hundred subprogram of the regional program for innovation and investment development. Besides, over five new roadside service facilities will be...
VITEBSK, 11 December (BelTA) – The Israeli Culture Day will be held in Vitebsk on 11 December, BelTA learnt from the Vitebsk City Hall. The oblast center will host events to get Vitebsk residents and guests of the city familiar with the cultural heritage of Israel and its contemporary life. Thus, First Secretary of the Embassy of Israel in Belarus Anna Keynan will give a lecture at Masherov Vitebsk State University. The Marc Chagall Art Center will display an exhibition of photos of the...