20th International Book Fair to open in Minsk in a few hours.
Writers and publishers from 25 countries will present their literature.
By Diana Revyakova: The exhibition will be open for visitors from 14:00. Admission is free.
This year, the exhibition center BelExpo will become a real discussion forum: meetings with authors, publishers, artists and a variety of events and presentations. The main surprise of the organizers is a replica of the first Belarusian manuscript, written in the second half of the 12th century -The Polotsk Gospel.
The central place of the fair is given to Iran. For the second time Russia will be an honorary guest. The country's cultural program includes a meeting with one of the most popular Russian writers Alexander Prokhanov. Another feature of this year's exhibition is mobile book shops that will work both in the capital and in the Minsk region. The exposition will last 5 days. The official closing is scheduled for February 10.
20th International Book Fair to open in Minsk in a few hours
6 февраля 2013













