VITEBSK, 18 May (BelTA) – In January-March 2011 the export of goods of the Vitebsk Oblast companies totaled $382.4 million, that is up 32% over the same period 2010 in actual prices, belta learnt from the economy department of the Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee.
The growth of export in Q1 was caused by the increase in the deliveries of ethylene polymers, fiberglass, and the higher sales of meat and dairy products, linen cloths, and hosiery. The supplies to Russia account for 56% of the...
VITEBSK, 17 May (BelTA) – An information and educational center “Russian Museum: Virtual Branch” opens in Polotsk on 17 May. Polotsk State University has become a partner of the Russian Museum, BelTA learnt from pro-rector for scientific work of the university Dmitry Glukhov.
The virtual branch of the Russian Museum will be opened at the place of the former Jesuit Collegium opened in 1581. Today it houses two departments – of history and philology, and IT. The primary goal of the...
POLOTSK, 16 May (BelTA) – Polotsk has started preparations for its 1150th anniversary celebrations. Local officials have announced biddings for the concept and decorations of the festival, and a separate bidding for the emblem of next-year’s celebrations, BelTA learnt from the culture department of the Polotsk City Hall.
All three biddings are organized by the Polotsk City Hall. The local authorities want to find and encourage cultural initiatives and ingenious ides of celebrations.
The...
