Oleg Butkevich was ordained a priest in 2000 after graduating from the Higher Theological Seminary in Grodno. He performed the duties of vicar and rector in the parishes of Novopolotsk, Miory, Beshenkovichi and Ulla, St. Anthony of Padua in the regional center, and headed the deanery (an integral part of the diocese) of Vitebsk-northern. In 2013, the then Bishop of Vitebsk Vladislav Blin resigned for health reasons, and Pope Francis appointed Oleg Butkevich as the new head of the...

– City residents have no choice but to learn how to store apples and pears in their apartments. This is the easiest way, but in this case it is important to choose the right container and place it in a cool place, most often a glazed balcony is used for this. You can store fruit in a clean wooden box with holes, a basket or a plastic box with grooves, advises Valentina Poddubnaya, an experienced gardener from Chashnik. – The bottom and walls of the container are covered with...

“For us, this is a cutting-edge project, the first in Belarus,” Rustam Khaidarov emphasized, noting the high level of UNICEF’s partnership with the leadership of the Vitebsk region and the focus on expanding cooperation. During the meeting, the results of work in 2023 in various areas supported by UNICEF were discussed. One of the most relevant is the “Family for Every Child” program. Its goal is to return children with disabilities and developmental disabilities who are...

The Vitebsk Regional Council of Veterans, as part of the events for the current year to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from the Nazi invaders, intends to hold 16 open chess blitz tournaments and matches, dedicating them to the Heroes of the Soviet Union, defenders of the Fatherland, and other famous personalities of the Vitebsk region. Remembering and honoring outstanding fellow countrymen, being proud of them, and instilling in children and youth the...

Concluding the “Our Children” campaign with a large-scale event at the Sports Palace on Stroiteley Ave. has become a good tradition for the city. Representatives and future stars of one of the best clubs in Belarus today, HC Vitebsk, enter the ice arena, and numerous fans eagerly fill the stands to enjoy their favorite game and donate money to the needs of orphans. Dozens of organizations and enterprises are also joining the action. This year, the funds received will be used to...