The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, invites the winners of school Olympiads, young innovators and inventors, outstanding students, and the most active individuals to visit him for the New Year.
The winners of school Olympiads, young innovators and inventors, outstanding students, and the most active individuals are invited by the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, for the New Year. An unforgettable meeting will take place today at the Palace of Independence – the venue for momentous political negotiations and summits, significant economic meetings, and encounters with world leaders. A vibrant program, gifts, and informal communication with the Belarusian leader will be a real surprise for 250 prodigies. Representatives from the country's regions shared their expectations from the upcoming meeting with a BELTA correspondent.
Each of these talented young people has participated more than once in republican and international conferences and forums, and has distinguished themselves in university public activities. The most gifted and talented receive support from the Special Fund of the President. For instance, Sergey Zhuk, a student at A.S. Pushkin Brest State University, is studying "History and Political Science." His research work is highly regarded: he is a scholarship holder of the Special Fund of the President for the Social Support of Gifted Students and a laureate of the Republican Competition of Student Research Papers. He expects the upcoming event with the President not only to summarize the results of scientific and public work in higher education but also to define the directions for the following year. "Undoubtedly, on the eve of the New Year, one wishes for everything to take place in a festive atmosphere," the young man added.
Nikolay Artyushko, a student at the Mozyr State Pedagogical University named after I.P. Shamyakin, admitted that he is very pleased to be part of such an event. On the one hand, it is prestigious, and on the other hand, it inspires new achievements, knowledge acquisition, and future professional growth. As for his expectations, he hopes to meet many intelligent and educated peers with whom he can interact on this platform. In Nikolay's opinion, the state is doing a lot today for the physical and spiritual development of young people. "In my view, the achievement of our state's youth policy is, first and foremost, the accessibility of higher education, which allows young people to gain quality knowledge and engage in scientific and practical activities at this stage of their lives. This enables them to become highly skilled specialists in their fields and to direct all their efforts for the benefit of their homeland," the student is confident. He has repeatedly participated in various competitions, including the Republican Competition of Student Research Papers, and has been recognized with appropriate awards for his active participation in scientific activities.
Kirill Krupienko, a student at the Belarusian State University of Transport, is confident that he will gain new positive emotions from the upcoming meeting with the President and meet interesting people. "I am sure that this meeting will spur further action and provide impetus. Undoubtedly, it will be a useful experience for me. I believe that the President will give words of encouragement and outline a plan of action for young people for 2018. After all, the future of our country is in our hands," Kirill is confident. The young man believes that the vast number of forums, seminars, and meetings held with the participation of state authorities provide invaluable experience for young people. Kirill himself, just last week, participated in an open dialogue with representatives of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee, which discussed regional development and the role of youth in this process.
Nikolai Litovkin, a student at the F. Skorina Gomel State University, is confident that the meeting with the President will be one of the most vivid and memorable moments of his life. "The year-end results have already been summarized, so we will be able to get into the New Year spirit," believes the young man. He is an activist and a finalist of the republican competition "Student of the Year - 2017". He actively participates in creative and scientific activities. He competes in republican powerlifting competitions, currently gaining competitive experience. All his brightest achievements are yet to come, he is sure.
Yana Pributko, a student at the A.S. Pushkin Brest State University, and Karina Teliushchenko, a student at the Brest State Technical University, feel a little excited before meeting the President – such events do not happen every day. The young women have come to Minsk hoping to meet talented representatives from other universities who also have achievements in their studies, scientific activities, and creative pursuits. Incidentally, both young women have competed for the right to reach the final of the republican stage of the "Student of the Year" competition in different years. In 2016, based on the results of the regional stage, Karina Teliushchenko earned the right to represent the Brest region and compete for victory in the final of the republican youth tournament of talents and intellect. Karina's current GPA is 9.5. The young woman skillfully combines excellent academic performance with social and scientific activities. She is a member of the academic choir "Belaya Vezha" and a dance ensemble at the university, with which she has received numerous diplomas not only at republican but also at international competitions and festivals.
According to Pavel Yalovoy, a student of Brest State Technical University and the chairman of the youth parliament under the Brest City Council of Deputies, the meeting will be extremely interesting. "I think there will be a dialogue on topics that concern students," he believes. The young man is confident that attending such an event is a great honour, and representing the university and his city is a huge responsibility. Not everyone is given such an opportunity. Pavel is an excellent student, a group leader, and a member of the faculty council at his university. He is a regular participant in youth forums and conferences. Recently, he represented the university at the Russian-Belarusian Youth Forum (held in Moscow from December 18 to 21) and at the XIX World Festival of Youth and Students in Sochi.
By the way, this is Pavel's second trip to the capital, during which he will participate in an event of such a high level. In August, the student participated in the Republican Pedagogical Council.
There is always time in the President's busy schedule for meetings with young people and heartfelt conversations, as the country's future decades depend on them. At the festive New Year's event on December 27 at the Palace of Independence, young people will be able to share new ideas and talk about projects already implemented.
News of Belarus (BELTA)