konopl, and also a look at the beach of the minsk sea, but for now all attention to kazan. which kazan hosted, became a major sporting event this summer, giving us 247 awards won by belarusian athletes in all disciplines. 55 gold medals, that’s how many times the anthem of the republic of belarus was played. the athletes especially showed themselves in such difficult events as kayaking, swimming, wrestling, and were the best in rhythmic gymnastics, gymnastics and track and field athletics. to our delegations and team belarus won second place in the overall standings and were treated like close friends. on june 23, the brix games ended as part of the local custom of sabantuy, which is celebrated in the republic of tatarstan on the days of completion.