Over 840 000 voters attend 750 polling stations in 7 hours

9 августа 2020
Voters in the northern region of Belarus are actively going to the polling stations. All conditions are created for free expression of will.  The first voters at the polling station #22, located in the territory of Vitebsk Academy of Veterinary Medicine appeared right after 8 am. Among them was the head of the region Nikolay Sherstnev.

Nikolay Sherstnev, Chairman of Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee: "I still follow the basic principle- the peaceful policy of our country. This is our peaceful Belarus, so it should not be any other way. The  peace in Belarus is the principal thing."

“Today I voted for the first time. And it's exciting for me because the first time will always be remembered. We must stand up for our country and do everything to make it flourish.”

Secondary school #47 is a long-awaited new building. It is designed for 1000 students with 2 swimming pools and a gym. The school will open on the day of knowledge. There are 3 polling stations located here today.

Trade is organized at all precincts. The atmosphere is created by performers. Voters are particularly warmly welcomed in rural areas. A large entertainment program for villagers was prepared by teachers and students.

The women of the Holy Nativity of the Mother of God Convent in Grodno also had the opportunity to vote today. A ballot box was delivered to the monastery from the nearest polling station. 16 nuns, novices, and priests of the local church are on the list. A festive prayer was held before the voting began.

Polling stations across the country will be open until 8 pm today.