Mathematics faculty dean at Vitsebsk university commits suicide

Mikalai Balshakou, the dean of the mathematics faculty at the Vitsebsk State University has committed a suicide, reports People's News from Vitsebsk The professor took his life after he learned from the university administration that contracts with aging deans would not be renewed.

Mikalai Balshakou worked aas the dead of the mathematics faculty since 1974. He was awarded with the Francysk Skaryna medal -- the country's highest national award and and numerous prizes.