20 October 2009
Vitebsk oblast to host Belarus-Russia soldier festival
MINSK, 20 October (BelTA) – The ninth festival of friendship between army youth of Belarus and Russia “Fellows in Arms” will be held in Vitebsk, Lepel and Beshenkovichi (Vitebsk oblast) on 22-24 October, BelTA learnt from the press service of the Belarusian Defense Ministry. Taking part in the festival will be the servicemen of separate battalion No. 357 and brigade No. 103 of the Armed Forces of Belarus and representatives of air assault forces of the Armed Forces of Russia. The programme of the festival includes excursions to historical sites, museums and monuments of the Vitebsk oblasts, meetings with the youth, competitions, lessons of courage, and concerts of army amateur bands.БЕЛТА