A forum of patriotic forces "Time has chosen us. Time for new victories" is taking place in Vitebsk. As part of it, a motor rally was held along the streets of the regional centre. About 30 car and motorcycle enthusiasts from the northern region took part.
The participants of the motor rally started from the Flag and Emblem Square. Then they drove through three districts of the regional centre. At the site of the cultural and sports complex of the Summer Amphitheatre, the cars formed the number 17 in honour of today's date, which looked very impressive.
- The Day of National Unity is a holiday born of time. For me, it is a day of pride in our Belarusian people, in Belarus. It is a day of remembrance of our historical past, which is important to recall. It is a day when we talk about the achievements and victories of sovereign modern Belarus, - emphasised Vladimir Babichev, Deputy of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Organisation of the RPO "Patriots of Belarus".
– The motor rally is not just an event, but a powerful symbol of unity and patriotism, – noted Maria Golikova-Gribanova, Deputy Chairman of the Vitebsk City RPO "Patriots of Belarus". – It reminds us that, despite our differences, we remain one people. For example, in 2021, the "Symbol of Unity" motor rally united thousands of people and covered 118 district centres in 12 days. This demonstrates how important it is for people to feel a connection with history and with each other. Motor rallies on the Day of National Unity are not just a beautiful tradition, but a tool for strengthening national spirit and patriotism. They remind us that unity is the foundation of our country's future.
- With today's motor rally, we are showing that we are proud of our Motherland and state symbols, - noted Alexander Bogomol'tsev, Associate Professor at the Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine. - On this day, Western and Eastern Belarus united. It is important not to forget the past.
- Many thanks to the organisers for inviting us to participate in this motor rally, - thanked Natalia Demyantseva, a representative of the "Aesthetics of Driving" motorcycle school. – This event united car and motorcycle enthusiasts of Vitebsk in honour of the Day of National Unity.