The Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee, Alexander Subbotin, took part in a city-wide clean-up day held in Vitebsk.

The main goal of the event is the improvement and tidying up of the regional centre's territory, which will host the XI Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia next week, the celebration of the city's 1050th anniversary, and subsequently, the "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" International Arts Festival.

The head of the region worked at one of the sites that will be used for these significant events for the Vitebsk region – the "Vitebsk" hotel. The final touches are currently being made here before the arrival of numerous guests.

– The large-scale transformation of the regional centre is linked to the forum of regions, the international festival, and Vitebsk's anniversary. For the residents, the main celebration is City Day, its 1050th anniversary and the 80th anniversary of liberation. As a Vitebsk resident, I also decided to take part in preparing my hometown for the celebration, – noted Alexander Subbotin.

The head of the region, together with the Chairman of the Vitebsk City Executive Committee, Gennady Sabyinich, and the heads of administrations, planted decorative maple trees and mountain pines, which have adorned the area near the hotel. The hotel has noticeably transformed after a major reconstruction. While preserving its recognisable architectural appearance, its "interior" has been completely updated and now meets modern standards and requirements.

As a result of the reconstruction, the parking lot has been expanded, including for tourist transport, an original canopy has been installed over the building entrance in the unloading zone, and the guest reception and registration area has been renovated.

The rooms have become more comfortable, with the addition of studios featuring a small kitchen, a living room, a bedroom, and a bathroom.

A sports complex with exercise equipment, a billiards room, and a relaxation room is located on the third floor. The conference hall and cafe have also been changed. Alexander Subbotin inspected the hotel and expressed confidence that Vitebsk's guests will like it.

Incidentally, the reconstruction is planned to continue after the forum and festival. The second phase involves equipping a SPA salon on the basement floor. There are other interesting ideas as well.

Source: vitebsk-region.gov.by