Brest to take part in Global Mayors Challenge 2021 Archive photo BREST, 9 February (BelTA) – Brest will take part in the urban innovations competition Global Mayors Challenge 2021 announced by former Mayor of New York City, politician and businessman Michael Bloomberg, Brest Mayor Aleksandr Rogachuk posted in his Telegram channel, BelTA has learned. In January, the Brest City Hall received an invitation from Bloomberg Philanthropies to take part in the competition of innovative urban solutions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that have the ability to be replicated in other cities. The Brest city administration enthusiastically RSVPed, and on 8 February received an official response confirming Brest's participation in the global challenge.