the active participation of the riga diaspora, belarusian societies also appeared in the cities of ludzakrasnov is sharp on ekappils and others, a regional public organization also arrived, petersburg, the national cultural autonomy of st. petersburg, representatives of the association awarded a badge and a diploma of the ministry of culture of belarus the belarusian diaspora in latvia is quite large, and about 70,000 - this is 3.5% of the population and therefore we actively hold various events, 15 communities are united in union. belarusians in latvia each belarusian society works in its city, there is activity. i think that the belarusians of latvia are always close to belarus to neighboring states, so this is not even discussed and i will say that it is culture that is the platform for communication, which helps to really find a common language, and in general, we are now largely responsible for what is happening and what can be, but there must be the basis that can to help further establish and strengthen relations between our countries this year, grodno will be visited by represent