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VITEBSK, 10 July (BelTA) – The international Vitebsk-2009 song contest will be presented in a new concept in 2009, Belarusian Culture Minister Pavel Latushko told a press conference on 10 July. According to the Minister, the new concept implies performances of the jury members and pop stars and an impressive stage decoration. The Slavonic Bazaar in Vitebsk will not leave anyone indifferent, the Minister is convinced. The land of Vitebsk abounds in talents. “It is the place of origin...

VITEBSK, 10 July (BelTA) – The 18th international festival of arts Slavonic Bazaar in Vitebsk will officially open on 10 July. More than 5,000 guests from 34 countries will come to take part in this large-scale cultural project of Belarus and Russia, BelTA learnt from the directorate of the festival. Some 18 shows will be presented on the stage of the Summer Amphitheater of Vitebsk. Around 100,000 spectators are expected to attend them. In the showbill you may see the names of Lara...

VITEBSK, 10 July (BelTA) - “To take part in the Slavonic Bazaar festival is prestigious for any singer,” People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Filipp Kirkorov told reporters on his arrival in Vitebsk. Despite early arrival, Filipp Kirkorov was in good mood. “I have not been to Vitebsk for a long time, and I am happy to be back,” he added. БЕЛТА

MINSK, 10 July (BelTA) – President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko is in the Vitebsk oblast on a working visit. The head of state is expected to visit the Luzhesno boarding school for talented and gifted children of the Vitebsk oblast. In the evening just like in previous years the head of state will take part in opening the XVIII international festival Slavonic Bazaar in Vitebsk, the press service of the head of state told BelTA. The Luzhesno boarding school for talented and gifted...

VITEBSK, 9 July (BelTA) – The 18th international festival of arts Slavonic Bazaar in Vitebsk will officially open on 10 July. More than 5,000 guests from 34 countries will come to take part in this large-scale cultural project of Belarus and Russia, BelTA learnt from the directorate of the festival. The playbill features eighteen concerts. Traditionally, Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and Moscow will give their concerts. The audience will also see performances by artists from Kazakhstan,...

MOGILEV, 8 July (BelTA) – Director General of Bobruiskagromash Evgeny Pakhilko has been named Man of Action for his contribution to increasing exports during the global financial and economic crisis, BelTA learnt from the marketing department of the company. The contest was held by the Business (East + West) Magazine. The results of the contest were summed up by the public editorial board composed of prominent Belarusian businessmen, economists and public figures. Participants of the...