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Minsk and Moscow entered the rating of cycling cities of the CIS
Minsk and Moscow became the best cycling cities in the CIS. This is evidenced by the data portal TurStat
03.06.2020
Experts from Russia and Belarus to discuss the future of countries after a pandemic
An expert session “Russia and Belarus: the future after the pandemic” will be held on June 4 at 11.00 in the format of a Zoom conference. The event is held by the Association of Foreign Policy Studies named after A.A. Gromyko with the support of the Union State Standing Committee, organizers said
02.06.2020
Russia to supply Belarus with about 1.1 million tons of oil in June
In June, Russian companies will supply 1.1 million tons of oil to Belarus. Deliveries are expected from ten companies, including Rosneft, Bashneft, Tatneft, Lukoil, said Belneftekhim spokesman Alexander Tishchenko
02.06.2020
EEC: customs declaration of coal, vitamins, hormones and other goods has been canceled
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has abolished the mandatory customs declaration of certain goods in trade between the EAEU states. It is reported by TASS
13.05.2020
Sergey Lavrov: SCO summit in St. Petersburg will be held in person on July 22-23
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov at the video conference of the SCO foreign ministers noted that the date of the meeting of the heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) at the moment remains the same. The event is scheduled for July 22-23
13.05.2020
Vladimir Putin held a video meeting on the aviation industry
According to the Kremlin’s press service, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting on supporting the aviation industry and air transportation
13.05.2020
Eurovision 2020 will be held in the format of online concerts and a special show
Eurovision 2020, canceled due to coronavirus, will take place in the form of online concerts. They will be shown on the days of the semi-finals on May 12 and 14. And on the day of the finale, May 16, a special show is being prepared, reports German television and radio company Deutsche Welle
12.05.2020
CIS Foreign Ministers to discuss current agenda in videoconference format
CIS Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs to host online meeting on May 12
12.05.2020
Press Secretary of the President of Russia infected with coronavirus
Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov became infected with the coronavirus. It is reported by TASS
12.05.2020
Belarus discusses adjustment of loan conditions at BelNPP with Russia, documents at approval stage
Belarus is discussing with Russia the adjustment of the loan conditions for the construction of the BelNPP, documents are being approved, said Deputy Energy Minister of Belarus Mikhail Mikhadyuk today at a video briefing in the BelTA press center
11.05.2020
Sergei Ryabkov: Russia will observe what the appointment of the US ambassador to Belarus means
Moscow will observe what the US intention means for the first time since 2008 to appoint an ambassador to Belarus in practical terms. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Ryabkov, reports TASS
11.05.2020
Vladimir Putin: from May 12, the single non-working period for all of Russia ends
Russian President Vladimir Putin during a video message to citizens said that May 12 will be a period of non-working days for the whole country. The head of the Russian Federation said that he had signed a decree on the work of the authorities in the fight against coronavirus
11.05.2020
Mikhail Mikhadiuk: Belarus takes all measures for nuclear safety
Deputy Minister of Energy Mikhail Mikhadiuk commented on the implementation of measures to ensure the safe operation of the Belarusian NPP during a video briefing on May 11
11.05.2020
Celebratory concert "For the glory of the common Victory!" passed in Minsk
Celebratory concert "For the glory of the common Victory!" takes place on Victory Square in Minsk
10.05.2020
Alexander Lukashenko Congratulates Belarusians on the Day of Coat of Arms and Flag
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated compatriots on the Day of the State Emblem and the State Flag. This was reported in the press service of the head of state
10.05.2020
Victory Monument in Minsk entered the top 3 Victory Monuments on May 9
Victory Monument in Minsk entered the top 3 Victory Monuments on May 9. This is evidenced by the rating data of the best monuments and monuments of the CIS countries in terms of popularity and virtual tours on the Internet, according to the tourist portal TourStat
09.05.2020
Rzhev memorial to Soviet soldier put on cadastral register
The Rosreestr Directorate for the Tver Region cadastralized the Rzhev Memorial to the Soviet Soldier located at the address: Tver Region, Rzhevsky Municipal District, the rural settlement "Yesinka", Tolstikovo village, the service said.
09.05.2020
Belavia cancels flights to Voronezh, Kazan and Nizhny Novgorod
Belarusian airline Belavia cancels flights to Voronezh, Kazan and Nizhny Novgorod before the end of the IATA summer 2020 season. This was reported in the press service of the airline
09.05.2020
Alexander Lukashenko Congratulates Foreign Leaders on the 75th Anniversary of the Great Victory
The head of state sent congratulations to foreign leaders on the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory. Congratulatory messages of the Belarusian President are addressed to the leaders of the countries of the post-Soviet space, as well as of the states that were members of the anti-Hitler coalition, well-known political figures, heads of integration structures, the press service of Alexander Lukashenko reports
09.05.2020
Alexander Lukashenko: the tragedy of the Belarusian people during World War II is incommensurable
The tragedy of the Belarusian people, which carried the titanic burden of losses and destruction of the most brutal war of the 20th century, is incomparable with any difficulties of the present day, the press service of the Belarusian leader
09.05.2020