March 18, Minsk /BelTA correspondent/. The "Slavianski Bazaar" in Vitebsk will take place and develop. This was stated by the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko today at a meeting with the heads of several Russian media outlets, BelTA correspondent reports. The Head of State emphasized that he attends the opening of this festival annually, thereby demonstrating: "Slavianski Bazaar" will take place. "We will hold it even if Russians and Ukrainians do not come here. This is our main festival," the President said. Addressing the Russian journalists, Alexander Lukashenko asked them to contribute to the popularization of this international project. "Let's truly showcase the "Slavianski Bazaar" on TV channels of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine, and then even more people will come here. Many strive to see and listen to stars, but I would like them to come for the opening of new young performers. I want new faces to appear on stage through our festival," the Head of State said.-0-

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