Unique production and new opportunities. Five features of 2024 were named in Brest region

The Brest Regional Executive Committee named five significant features in the life of the region in 2024 to a BELTA correspondent .

New and unique production

The implementation of the "One District - One Project" program added to the sustainability of the regions' economies. Currently, there are more than 30 of them on the list of Brest Region. Some cities and districts are not limited to one project. There are four of them in Pinsk, two in the Luninets, Berezovsky, Brest, Pruzhany, Stolin districts and Brest. The implementation of five projects was completed in 2024. Berezastroymaterialy launched a new technological line for the production of large-format ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles. The production buildings of Zubr Energy in Pinsk were reconstructed, which made it possible to establish the production of stamped plates to replace imported raw materials for domestic consumption. A new line for the production of paving slabs was installed at Luninets Spetszhelezobeton. The Lyakhovichi Flax Mill has launched the production of cottonized flax fiber. A chipboard lamination workshop has been opened at Ivatsevichdrev. The enterprise has launched the production of products that have no analogues in the republic.

Other initiatives are also opening up new opportunities for the region. A large project for processing blood plasma and producing albumin and immunoglobulin is being completed in the Gantsevichi District. A foundry will be launched in the Drogichin District. A project to increase the area of ​​the greenhouse complex is being implemented in the Stolin District.  

In general, a program for the development of industry in the Brest Region is currently being developed. It will be comprehensive. Some projects that will give a new impetus to the region's economy are already known. One of them concerns the construction of a new chipboard plant at Ivatsevichdrev, which will make it possible to increase the production of such products by more than 2.5 times. In Baranovichi, preparations are in full swing for organizing the production of refrigeration equipment. A completely new enterprise with the most advanced technologies will appear in the city. In Pinsk, capacity is being increased to expand the production of batteries and components for them.

Even more MILK for processing plants

The Brest region is the flagship of the livestock industry in Belarus. The southwestern region accounts for more than 27% of all milk produced in the country. For eight years, the Brest region has been the undisputed leader in average milk yield per cow. According to the results of 2024, this figure was more than 7.7 thousand kg. In the Brest region, 13 out of 16 districts have a dairy herd productivity of over 7 thousand kg of milk, of which eight have more than 8 thousand kg, and two have more than 9 thousand kg (Brest and Ivanovo).

Systematic workThe modernization of farms allowed 87% of the cow population to be transferred to modern conditions. During the construction of the MTC, all milking and dairy units are equipped with modern milking parlors; robotic milking systems are already being introduced in some farms. For the comfort of animals, it is planned to create an optimal microclimate, install fans, combs, and drinkers with automatic heating.

In 2023, the Brest region for the first time exceeded the milestone in gross milk production of 2 million tons. The region exceeded this result in 2024, having received more than 2.3 million tons. In terms of agricultural organizations, the increase was ensured in 153 farms out of 181 engaged in dairy cattle breeding.

A wide range of diagnostics and treatment

More than 20 computed tomographs, eight magnetic resonance imaging scanners, and five angiographs operate in the Brest region. In particular, three CT rooms began operating in the region in 2024. They were opened in the Ivanovo, Ivatsevichy and Pruzhany central district hospitals. The installation of an MRI machine in Brest City Hospital No. 1 expanded the diagnostic capabilities. In addition, the fleet of healthcare institutions in the region was replenished with 31 ambulances and four mobile medical complexes.

Close attention is paid to modernization. In 2024, the Pinsk Children's Hospital, one of the buildings of the Baranovichi Children's Hospital, and the Mikashevichi Hospital were renovated. In 2025, it is planned to complete the reconstruction of the medical building of the Brest Children's Regional Hospital and the building of the David-Gorodok Hospital. The construction of the building of the Brest Regional Clinical Hospital and the financing of the reconstruction of the Pinsk Central Hospital will continue. It is planned to begin construction of the infectious diseases department of the Berezovskaya Central District Hospital, the medical building of the Gantsevichi Central District Hospital, and to begin work in the Baranovichi Maternity Hospital.

Traveling to famous places and discovering new attractions

Brest region in 2024, as in previous years, attracted travelers. Compared to 2023, the tourist flow has grown by almost a third. More than 2 million guests visited the southwestern region. More than 80% of them are residents of Belarus. In general, the number of tourists who visited the Brest region reached pre-pandemic levels.

There are over 350 tourist routes offered in the Brest region. Last year, 16 more routes were created and updated. For example, in the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park, a bicycle route called "Elensky Bor" was arranged, almost 13 km long. In the Stolin District, a bus and walking route called "Stolin over the Goryn River" was created, with a visit to the local history museum, Mankovichi Park, and the Stasino tract. In the Brest District, tourists are offered to evaluate the new water route "Kopayuvka - the best start for beginners", its length is only 3 km. The peculiarity is that Kopayuvka is the only river that naturally connects the unique Shatsky Lakes with the Baltic Sea. Guests of the Brest Region are also recommended to visit enterprises that develop industrial tourism, including the Zhabinka SUGAR Factory.

The influx of tourists was facilitated by the opening of a direct flight Brest - Moscow . The region is interested in regular air service connecting Brest with St. Petersburg and the Vologda region.

A pearl for patriotic education

The Republican Center for Patriotic Education of Youth in the Brest Fortress has become a landmark object for the Brest Region, and for the whole of Belarus, in 2024. The first stage of construction has been completed. The barracks of the 125th rifle regiment were reconstructed into a dormitory building, and classrooms were equipped. An excellent sports core was equipped on the territory. There is a stadium, a climbing wall, military sports strips, various grounds, including for hand-to-hand combat, and game types. In warm weather, a tent city will operate.

The center expects to welcome its first students in January. It will work all year round. The shift for children aged 12 to 17 will last up to 12 days. Up to 200 students will be able to stay there at a time, and up to 500 in the summer, taking into account the tent camp. The children will also study the history and traditions of Belarus, and learn about the country's achievements. Sports competitions and educational and entertaining quests will be organized for them. There will be an opportunity to attend interest groups of various profiles.

During the second stage, it is planned to reconstruct 20 casemates of the shadow front to create an educational building. A historical building of the 19th century will be restored, where students will be able to study in 20 classes. In addition, work is included on the reconstruction of a canteen with 300 seats and landscaping of the territory. The third stage includes the reconstruction of the Western Fort on the Kobrin fortification to accommodate an educational and leisure center for 500 students.