The harvesting dates for cranberries and lingonberries have been determined in the Vitebsk Region.

The Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee has established the collection and harvesting (purchasing) periods for wild lingonberries from August 16, and cranberries from September 9.

Cranberries and lingonberries may only be collected within the periods established by the regional executive committees and in accordance with the established rules.

Administrative liability is established for violation of the established periods.

Fines for individuals amount to up to 20 basic units (820 rubles), for entrepreneurs up to 100 basic units (4,200 rubles), and for legal entities up to 500 basic units (21,000 rubles).

The decision enters into force on August 6, 2025.