In the districts in Vitebsk Oblast, 97 candidates nominated themselves. At this stage, in terms of competition - almost 7 people per seat - the northern oblast of Belarus is among the leaders among the oblasts. This is higher than the national average. The fight is being tougher in the capital only, where more than 8 citizens are applying for a deputy mandate. It is curious that our fellow countryman also claims the status of the oldest nominee in the current campaign - an 83-year-old member of Belarusian Left Party “Justified World” intends to run for parliament in Polotsk urban district No. 27.