The sovereignty of Belarus is embodied by the people who perform their duties daily with sincerity and honesty. This was stated by the President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, during the presentation of state awards, as reported by a BELTA correspondent.
The sovereignty of Belarus is embodied by the people who perform their duties daily with sincerity and honesty. This was stated by the President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, during the presentation of state awards, as reported by a BELTA correspondent.
"The presentation of awards on the eve of the main state holiday is particularly symbolic and significant. Indeed, when we speak of the country's independence, we mean the people. Our sovereignty is represented by those who perform their duties daily with sincerity and honesty: maintaining peace and order in their native land, serving as models of courage and loyalty to their official duty; strengthening economic stability by working in production facilities, construction sites, scientific laboratories, farms, and fields; providing social support to the population by working in healthcare, education, and public organisations; shaping the country's image through their sporting victories and achievements," emphasised the Belarusian leader.
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, glory always finds those who sincerely strive to benefit the Fatherland through their work, for whom the result of their activities is the primary reward. "It is precisely such people, passionate about their work, true professionals and patriots of their Motherland, who have gathered in this hall. You are the most reliable support of our state. As exemplary specialists, you do much more than your award citations suggest. You are the most eloquent example of mastery and personal success for everyone around you. Consequently, you are changing life for the better," said the President.
He thanked the ceremony participants for their professionalism and active civic stance, wishing them health, happiness, and well-being.
Orders, medals, and honorary titles were awarded to representatives of various fields for many years of fruitful work, high professionalism, and exemplary performance of official duties, for courage and determination shown in the fight against crime, for exceptional achievements in agriculture and the construction industry, for a significant personal contribution to the development and modernisation of military and special equipment, the development of the energy system, light industry, healthcare, trade, science, culture, and sports.
Among those awarded the Order "For Service to the Motherland" III degree were Igor Pechen, Deputy Chairman of the State Border Committee, and Alexander Khudoleyev, First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations.
The merits of Alexander Vasiliev, First Deputy Head of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Mogilev Regional Executive Committee - Head of the Criminal Police, were recognized with the Order "For Personal Courage". It was thanks to his professionalism, composure, exceptional bravery and courage that the lives of hostages were saved and an armed criminal who attacked a bank branch in Mogilev on November 20 last year was apprehended.
A large group of workers was awarded the Order of Honour. Among them is Alexander Medved, senior coach of the Belarusian national freestyle wrestling team, three-time Olympic champion, multiple world champion.
Similar awards recognized the merits of Viktor Alekseyuk, Director of OJSC "Kvasevichi", Nikolay Demenkov, tractor driver-machinist of KSUP "Ovsianka named after I.I. Melnik", Valerian Matskevich, Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Organization of the Belarusian Veterans of the War in Afghanistan Union, Igor Sadovsky, Director of OJSC "KB Radar" - management company of the "Radar Systems" holding, Alexander Churyakov, Director of OJSC "140 Repair Plant", Olga Klekovkina, Chairperson of the Court of Mogilev District, and many others.
"Not very often, but there are such significant events when not only this hall, built by the hands of our creators, but also the Palace of Independence is filled with special meaning. A special aura is created here. For me personally, this is not for a single day. It lifts my spirits, gives me some extra strength to work as you do. It is always pleasant to work and one's mood is always good when one has health. When there is no health, it is probably difficult to think about work. Therefore, I wish you strong health above all. You are the value of our nation and the sacred foundation that will remain for the new generations who will come after us. They will look at you, they will be guided by you. Live long and move forward to new victories!" - the Head of State wished in conclusion.
In addition to the presentation of state awards, another significant event for the awardees was an excursion to the Palace of Independence.