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14 Apr 2014

Dolgopolova: Latvia shows big interest in IIHF World Championship in Minsk

Dolgopolova: Latvia shows big interest in IIHF World Championship in Minsk

RIGA, 14 April (BelTA) – Latvia shows a keen interest in the 2014 IIHF World Championship in Minsk, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Latvia Marina Dolgopolova said at a meeting with representatives of the Advisory Inter-Ethnic Council under the Commissioner for Religions and Nationalities at the Embassy of Belarus in Riga on 12 April, BelTA has learnt.

According to Marina Dolgopolova, Latvia shows a big interest in the 2014 IIHF World Championship in Minsk. “Everybody in this country love ice hockey. Some even plan their vacations with an aim to visit Minsk and the world sport forum. Latvia is among the leaders in buying tickets for the championship,” the Ambassador said.

Latvians will be able to arrive in Belarus by car. The same, perhaps, will be done by Scandinavian fans. The railway transport also promotes its services.

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