Volozhin Region
Executive Committee

Sowing winter cereals in the Minsk region scheduled to be completed by 28 September. The Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, Minsk Oblast Executive Committee Alexander Pleshevich.

According to operative data, winter grains sown on 96.8 thousand hectares. Including wheat - 63 thousand hectares. Triticale - by 25.5 thousand hectares. Rye - by 7.2 thousand hectares. Barley - more than 1 thousand. hectares. Thus, the work carried out on 37.3% of the planned area. Daily rate of sowing is around 5%. The most actively sowing is carried out in the Berezina, Borisov and Slutsk areas.

Minsk Region farmers continue harvesting potatoes. Under the second bread in the area set aside for about 12 thousand hectares. Potatoes already been cleaned with 3.7 thousand hectares. Including farms - with 945 hectares. Already dug up 94.4 thousand. Tons of potatoes, the yield remained at the previous year - 255 kg / ha. "The highest yield observed in farms Nesvizhsky (399 kg / ha), Logoysky (377 kg / ha), Slutsky (322 kg / ha) areas.

Work is also harvesting corn for green fodder and silage. Removed 40.8 thousand. Hectares, or 23%. Two areas - Niesvizh Soligorskiy - started harvesting corn for grain.

Furthermore, in the region began cleaning of sugar beet. Removed the 1.4 thousand. Hectares, or 4% of the planned area. As noted by Alexander Pleshevich, evaluate yield this year is too early, but it is expected that it will come true is not below the level of last year.

 

On the road section M-4 Minsk-Mogilev from 82 th to the 86 th km near the village of Croft landed 4 warplanes, BelTA has learned.

Today, the Air Force and Air Defense Forces of Belarus practiced the use of roads as alternate aerodromes. On the section of the highway M-4 sat down with subsequent recommissioning of departure and the departure of two airbases on the aircraft Su-25 and two MiG-29 fighters.

Doctrine passed during tactical flight training with aviation links. To fly involved aircraft and crews of the 116th Guards Air Base and 61 th Fighter Air Force Base and Air Defense Forces. In addition, the exercise involved units of communication troops, radio-technical troops, as well as the division of engineering and airfield, technical and logistic support. Air cover region by helicopter Mi-24 181st Combat helicopter base.

This section of the M4 was put into operation last year. Deputy chief of Department - Head of Engineering and Management Department of Logistics airfield Air Force Command and Air Defense Forces Colonel Sergei Kavalevich noted that section of the road has been designed specifically for aircraft landing. "To the plane landed, part of the route should be straight, its length must be at least 2.1 km and width of coverage - 16 m. Coverage and the ground under him on this stretch of road is much thicker than a standard track," - he said.

In the Air Force and Air Defense Forces of Belarus the use of road sections as alternate aerodromes began practiced since 2007. Then on April 14 was first landed on the track of two Su-25s from the 206th Assault airbase airfield Lida, August 4 landing on the road carried the MiG-29 and Su-27 of the 61st fighter airbase airfield Baranovichi.

 

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, orients the shoe industry in the production of modern shoes. This was discussed on September 9 during a visit to the head of state of "Minsk Industrial Leather Association" in the village of Gatovo.

Alexander Lukashenko reminded that shoe factories after the tanneries are being upgraded. The result will be set up modern enterprise for the production of finished products.

"We should not ruin their production, - said the President. - China - is good, but we need to make their own, the more we are able to do it".

"We need to raise their production, clothe, shod in his own, modern, so that people can be proud of the Belarusian footwear," - said the head of state.

Alexander Lukashenko noted that in October in Vitebsk meeting will be held, which will consider the state of affairs in the footwear industry, as projects are being implemented in production expansion and modernization.

 

Honorable zodiac symbols "Gold Cupid" and diplomas found their owners at the awards ceremony of the national literary contest "The best work of 2013", which took place during the celebration of the Day of Belarusian Written Language in Zaslaul

Creative competitions were held in nine categories. Recognized as the best poet Alexander Bykov for the book "For mezhy circle." Among novelists was not equal Ales Savitsky, who wrote the novel "Obal." Nominated "Children's Literature" won Tatiana Siwiec (the book "Kuzia prapala Malpe Mania?"), And "Local history" - Alexander Volkovich for a series of local history articles published in the almanac "Astramechaўski rukapic." In the category of "Criticism and Literary Studies" noted Eugene Gorodnickij for a series of literary articles. Among the writers identified Vladimir Naumovicha who created a manual for students of specialized secondary and vocational education "Belarusian litaratura." Anatoliy Andreev for his novel "The universe is not the place for sorrow" was the best in the category "adventure literature." In the genre of translation is marked Andrei Tyavlovsky transfer books of poems Zmitroka Morozov Russian "Parent prayer speech." In the song genre was Ivan Titovets unsurpassed. He received the award for a collection of songs for children and youth "Vasilkovaya kraina."

Signs, symbols and diplomas were presented by the Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the National Organizing Committee on preparation and holding of the date of written Anatoly Tozik, as well as chairman of the Union of Writers of Belarus Nikolai Cherginets.

Another prize "Crystal Pegasus" was presented to the capital XXI Belarusian Written Language Day Zaslavl.

Organizers of the contest - the Union of Writers of Belarus, the Ministry of Information, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education and the Minsk City Executive Committee. This year, creative competitions were held for the seventh time.

 

Zaslawye two days became a literary center of Belarus. The historic city of September 6-7, takes a holiday spirituality, the printed word and the national culture - XXI Belarusian Written Language Day. BelTA learned in the management of print media and external relations of the Information Ministry.

The celebrations will be held at several venues. Leading historians and linguists will meet at the conference "Zaslaўskіya chytannі." Focus will be on topics such as "Ancient Zaslawye in written and archaeological sources", "Vilnius Baroque monument in Zaslaul", "Age of people in street names Zaslaul".

Central Square organize a festival of books and press. Residents and visitors will be able to visit the exhibition hall "Knіgі i PRES Belarus", trade pavilions of "Belkniga" and RUE "Belsoyuzpechat" Exposure national printed media. The exhibition will present the book, devoted to the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from Nazi invaders. In addition, Zaslaul can be viewed a photo exhibition news agency "BelTA" - "Winners". & Nbsp;

Also at the festival will present the author's project laureate President of the Republic of Belarus "For Spiritual Revival" Vladimir Lihodedova "Raiders of the Lost" from multiple exposures. This exhibition "Minsk. Time Travel", dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, "Moments of the First World War" and "At the root of book publishing." Here the presentation of the restored Vladimir Lihodedova old technology Bible Francis Scorina.

In the stage area in the center of town guests will be met "living sculpture" (chroniclers, writers, heroes of literary works) that will create the atmosphere of a city street of the Enlightenment. Prepared a concert program with participation of early music ensembles and theater "Zaslavsky Yard", knight entertainment "Under cover of gray and ever" master classes on medieval dances, "Folklore journey". & Nbsp;

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the radio station "Minsk wave", founded by the Minsk Oblast Executive Committee, will arrange a presentation concert. It offers interesting entertainment with prizes and gifts giving. & Nbsp;

The peculiarity of this celebration of the Day of Belarusian Written Language - Presentation farmsteads. Representatives of the tourist industry subjects talk about opportunities for recreation in the village and new tourist complexes. A holiday, a new circular tourist route that covers all the main sights of the city, including the Transfiguration Church, the city wall, the historic part of the city. & Nbsp;

The central event of Belarusian Written Language Day will be the grand opening of the monument to Prince Izyaslav - founder of the city, as well as the opening of a reconstructed child recreation park. On the main stage, which will be located on the site of "Val" next to the church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, will be held the evening of August 6 official opening ceremony of the festival.

On Sunday, September 7 at the main stage will be a ceremony of awarding the winners of the competition for the best literary work of 2013. Creative competitions annually Union of Writers of Belarus with the support of the Ministry of Information, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education and the Minsk City Executive Committee. & Nbsp;

The holiday concert of masters of arts and disco action "Dunns Batleika." By tradition, the capital city of the next Belarusian Written Language Day will be given a symbolic pennant holiday. & Nbsp;

Belarusian Written Language Day - a national holiday, celebrated since 1994. Traditionally, it is held in the historic and cultural centers, which are inextricably linked to the life of well-known figures of the country. Double celebration took Polotsk (1994, 2003), Tour (1995, 2004), and now Zaslawye (previously - in 2000).

The export of Belarusian potash fertilizers may exceed 9 million tonnes in 2014, BelTA learned from Director General of Belarusian Potash Company (BPC) Yelena Kudryavets.

“We expect that the export of potash fertilizers will exceed 9 million tonnes this year. It will be a record high for the company, roughly 1 million tonnes above our previous accomplishments,” said the BPC Director General.

BelTA reported earlier that the government has instructed OAO Belaruskali to make and sell 9 million tonnes of potassium chloride in 2014, including 1.5 million tonnes for the home market.

Asked about what countries BPC was in negotiations with, Yelena Kudryavets remarked that negotiations were in full swing. “We welcome many delegations. In the near future we plan to welcome delegations from Iran, Malaysia, and Italy,” she specified. Apart from that, in the near future Belarusian Potash Company will take part in specialized conferences, during which meetings with potential buyers will be held. “Thanks to this kind of communication with clients we have already managed to achieve the results that we have now,” stated the BPC's CEO.

Yelena Kudryavets pointed out that BPC appreciates the market of every country. “But it is very important for us that today Belaruskali's products account for over 18% of the global market while in 2012 the share was about 15%. We have managed to secure these results in the last 12 months,” she stressed.

Belarusian Potash Company (BPC) was established in April 2005 by the Belarusian industrial group Belaruskali (OAO Belaruskali as of August 2010) and the Russian public joint-stock company Uralkali. In H2 2013 Uralkali's management decided to stop selling its merchandise via the joint trading company Belarusian Potash Company and change the strategy of sales. Since August 2013 BPC has been working to independently promote Belarusian potash fertilizers onto foreign markets.

OAO Belaruskali is one of the world's largest manufacturers and exporters of potash fertilizers. According to the International Fertilizer Industry Association, Belaruskali accounts for 14% of the world's potash fertilizers production. Belaruskali exports products to over 70 countries. In Q1 2014 the main customers included Brazil (nearly 34%), China (over 18%), and Malaysia (9%). The company comprises four mine groups as well as auxiliary divisions. The state owns 100% of the shares in OAO Belaruskali.

Belarus President drew attention to the need to wisely design motorways and avoid excessive and unwarranted spending

The construction of the second ring road around Minsk has to be completed by early 2017. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko gave the relevant instructions as he visited the construction site of the second ring road in Minsk District on 3 September, BelTA has learned.

“This ring road has to be commissioned within three years at most. One year has already passed. The ring road has to be ready by 1 January 2017,” said the President.

The head of state was informed about the progress of the construction of the second ring road. A modern concrete pouring technology is used to build it. The construction project will involve several phases. The ring road will include both existing motorways and new ones as well as upgraded roads. At present work is in progress to bridge the gap between the motorway M3 Minsk-Vitebsk and M6/E28 Minsk-Grodno – the Polish border. The section will be over 46km long and will include several phases. “The entire road till the motorway to Grodno has to be built next year,” said the President. “Then you will have one year or 1.5 years at most to build the road to reach the Moscow motorway”.

Alexander Lukashenko drew attention to the need to wisely design motorways and avoid excessive and unwarranted spending. Auditing agencies have been instructed with this in mind. The agencies are supposed to verify the real cost of the work during the construction phase. “You have to audit the construction process and correct errors instead of doing it when the road is ready. Go along and make calculations,” stressed the Belarusian leader.

"In Minsk region growth rate of income payments from individual entrepreneurs in the seven months of the current year remain positive trend. From individual entrepreneurs in Minsk region for 7 months of the current year, the budget received 297.1 billion rubles payments. The growth rate of payments made in comparable prices 106.1%. The greatest amount of revenue payments to the budget provided individual entrepreneurs applying the simplified taxation system - 146500000000. Rubles. The share of income payments to the budget of this category of entrepreneurs was 49.3%. In this case, the growth rate of payments from this category of entrepreneurs in constant prices was 124.3%. " "In Minsk region increases the number of small and medium-sized businesses. As of August 1, 2014 in the Minsk region recorded 58.4 thousand small and medium-sized businesses. For seven months of this year the number had increased by 2.2 thousand. In January-July 2014 this sector payers paid to the budget of 4.3 trillion. rubles of taxes and non-tax payments. The share of their payments in revenues of the consolidated budget of the region was 39 percent, increased in comparison with the same period last year by 6.8 percentage points."

Dear residents of Minsk Oblast! I heartily congratulate you on the bright and cheery holiday - the Day of Knowledge In our country, this bright celebration is truly a national character. Because each of us is deeply aware that to become a full, harmonious development of personality, to find your favorite profession, meet on the way of interesting people, to create a happy family and to ensure their well-being, a person needs to learn. Thirst for knowledge - the best indicator of civilization of a society, its spiritual power, charge for new labor achievements, scientific discovery and the creation of unique works of art. At a young Belarusian state is all that people can get a decent education and upbringing. September 1 the meet hundreds of thousands of students and pupils widen the doors of schools, colleges, high schools, colleges, secondary special and higher educational institutions. Children and adults re-enter the wonderful world of knowledge, then to give them to good use for the prosperity of his native land and the common good. It is gratifying that the Minsk region is at the forefront of the most important processes associated with the transition of the national education system to modern technology. Maximize reveal their abilities and talents, equip skills and experience to help us, our dear teachers, tutors, teachers. Low bow to them for their selfless work, wisdom and patience. They always remain for us an example of education, intelligence, kindness, energy and determination. Be as an example for their children and would like to wish all parents, primarily responsible for the intellectual development and morals of the young generation. Our special congratulations to those who first crosses the threshold of the school, college, university. Let the walls of their alma mater, they will find a talented mentors and true friends. Today, all our towns and villages in bloom festive clothes and happy smiles. Let us believe that it will bring us abundant flowering rich fruits of knowledge. Congratulations! Chairman of Minsk Oblast Executive Committee S.B. Shapiro

New housing for the needy in the Minsk region in January-June 2014 increased by 49% to 423.6 thousand square meters. This was announced today Chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Construction of the Minsk Regional Executive Committee Sergey Cowards at a meeting of Minsk City Executive Committee, which considered the results of socio-economic development of the Minsk region in the first half of 2014, BelTA has learned.

In the first half of the Minsk region commissioned 734.8 thousand. Sq.m total area of housing, which is 66.8% of the annual target. According to Sergei Troussov the end of August will be achieved almost all indicators of housing construction, the implementation of which was planned in January-September.

For citizens who are registered in need of better housing conditions, commissioned 423.6 thousand. Sq.m total area, or 57.6% of the total volume of completed dwellings. Compared to the same period in 2013 commissioning of housing for these people increased by 140.1 thousand. Sq.m, or 49%.

Chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee Semyon Shapiro instructed to check the terms of construction, which are now being built in the area, if necessary, to recruit additional stroyorganizatsii. Semyon Shapiro also drew attention to the cost of new housing. "In some cases, the price per square meter is overstated. This problem should be solved, people are waiting for this," - he stressed.

Assessing the results of socio-economic development of the region as a whole, Semyon Shapiro noted that the region has reached a good indicator. Thus, in the first half gross regional product at current prices Br47,8 trillion, an increase compared to the same period in 2013 by 2.9%. Foreign trade turnover in the whole region in January-June amounted to $ 6 552.6 million, or 101.5% over the same period of 2013. The positive balance of foreign trade amounted to $ 1 038 800 000. Nominal gross average wages in the region in the first half amounted to Br5 662,3 thousand. Br5 the forecast 589 thousand.

However, Semyon Shapiro urged to focus on the development of agriculture. In the first half of agricultural production in all categories of farms in comparable prices made ​​up 94.1% over the same period of 2013. Among the priorities voiced by the governor, the construction of new pig farms, pig population recovery and an increase in the number of cattle.