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| Vitebsk is one of the biggest cities of the republic and is situated in the north-east part of Belarus . It is 281 km away from Minsk . It is an ancient city which was founded in 974. About 400 thousand people live here. |
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| The city is surrounded by Lakes, beautiful gardens & country side. Vitebsk is located on the bank of one of the largest European rivers - the Western Dvina . Picturesque neighborhood of Vitebsk and its ancient streets was always attractive for painters. |
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| The climate of the region varies from cold winters, cool and moist summers; transitional between continental and maritime |
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| Vitebsk today is a major industrial, scientific and cultural center of the republic Belarus . There are a number of museums, art galleries and Drama Theatre in the city. Vitebsk is famous for a house-museum of the world famous Artist Mark Chagal and the International Cultural Art Festival "Slavyanski Bazar". |
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| Vitebsk is also a city of students. It consists of the Medical University , Pedagogical University , Veterinary Science University & Technical University . |
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| Two trans European trains crosses the region Paris-Moscow, Helsinki-Vitebsk-Gomel-Kiev-Ploudiv. |
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