Bobruisk has officially become the cultural capital of Belarus. Culture Minister Boris Svetlov congratulated Bobruisk and its residents on the new status during yesterday’s presentation of a symbolic crystal stork and a corresponding certificate.
The cultural programme has been planned till December to feature hundreds of events, including the international festival Wreath of Friendship.
The Person of the Year awards were presented according to national competition results. The title of the most cultural cities of Belarus went to Mogilev, Novopolotsk and the agrotown Motol of the Brest region.












