In Vitebsk, employees of the Main Statistical Department of the region were honored

August 25, 2025

In anticipation of the holiday – State Statistics Workers' Day and the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the state statistics bodies of the Republic of Belarus, celebrated on August 23, the best workers in the field were honored in Vitebsk.

Statistics in Belarus originated in the mid-19th century, and the first Vitebsk Provincial Statistical Committee was founded on May 4, 1835. Thus, the state statistics bodies are turning 105 years old, and Vitebsk statistics are already a full 190 years old!

To allow honored guests and participants of the solemn event to immerse themselves in history, a thematic exhibition was presented in the department's lobby. Here, one could learn about the equipment previously used for collecting statistical data, as well as familiarize themselves with documents reflecting the past in numbers. Some of them are impossible to read without tears. For example, information about the atrocities of the German-fascist invaders, which counted the number of people killed and died of starvation.

"It is no coincidence that state statistical bodies were created first, and only then the real sector of the economy. After all, it is impossible to make any correct, thoughtful, rational management decision without the large figures and information that you process," said Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee Anzhelika Nikitina to the industry workers. "99% of the success of the real sector of the economy depends on the complex methodologies, figures, and directions that you are currently overseeing. You fill out thousands of tables, process and verify millions of data points to provide them for assessment and response to various aspects of the region's economic development, budget fulfillment, and improvement of the quality of life of our population."

As noted by the Head of the Main Statistical Department of the Vitebsk Region, Yuri Moskalov, behind accurate official statistics are highly qualified personnel, a friendly, cohesive team of professional statisticians, whose main goal is to achieve maximum success in the effective fulfillment of set tasks with minimal costs.

– Throughout its 105-year history, Belarusian statistics have proven their relevance to a wide range of users and have earned a high level of trust in official statistical information. The well-deserved and fruitful diligent work of the Main Department's employees has always been highly valued at all levels, – said Yuri Moskalev. – We have many prestigious state awards in our collection: Orders of Honour and Medals for Labour Merits. Our employees have been recognized with commendations from the President, Certificates of Honour and commendations from the Council of Ministers, the Presidential Administration, Belstat, and other significant awards. I am confident that this collection will continue to grow.

Yuri Moskalev was not mistaken; as part of the festive event, employees of the statistical department were presented with Certificates of Honour and commendations from the regional executive committee, the city executive committee, the administrations of Vitebsk districts, and trade unions. Several individuals were recognized with departmental awards: the badge of distinction "Honoured Employee of State Statistics," a Certificate of Honour from the National Statistical Committee, and also from the regional department.

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