A solemn opening ceremony of the renovated Children's and Youth Palace took place in Vitebsk on 22 August. This year the palace will offer over 450 hobby clubs that will be attended by about 6,000 children. Taking part in the opening ceremony were Vitebsk Oblast Governor Nikolai Sherstnev and Chairman of the Vitebsk Oblast Council of Deputies Vladimir Terentiev.
Pictured is the opening ceremony.