The head of the Vitebsk region presented passports to young residents of the region
In a festive atmosphere, the head of the region presented 14-year-old children, who have achieved high results in education, culture, sports, and social activities, with passports of a citizen of the Republic of Belarus, the Constitution of Belarus, and the book "I am a citizen of the Republic of Belarus."
— You are bold, young, promising, and purposeful, — said the head of the region, addressing the youth. — You have many ideas and energy. It is you who will build our country further, make it happy. You are responsible for the country's future, its successes, and glory. May God grant that you succeed in everything! We, in turn, are ready to support you in every possible way in any good endeavor. I congratulate you on Constitution Day, on receiving your passport, and on entering the next, new, and very interesting stage of your life.
Among those who received their passports today is Anna Mikhailova, a student of Gymnasium No. 1 in Vitebsk named after J. Alferov. She actively participates in the gymnasium's social life and has high sports achievements. Anya admitted that receiving her passport from the hands of the head of the region was a touching event for her, which she will remember for a lifetime:
— This is my first time attending such a celebration, so I have many impressions. At the same time, I feel not only the solemnity and importance but also the responsibility for my future actions as a citizen of the republic.
Gleb Eroch, a student of Secondary School No. 1 in Novolukoml, also received his passport from Alexander Subbotin. He does not hide the pride that fills him today. The young man became a participant of the "I am a Citizen of the Republic of Belarus" campaign for his high achievements in sports.
— After receiving my passport, I felt like a full-fledged citizen of my country, — said the young man. — Now I am obliged to make my feasible contribution to the development of Belarus as a whole and my small homeland in particular, to participate in various events, to support it, including with my sports achievements.
Vladimir Babichev, First Secretary of the Regional Committee of the BRSM, noted that the All-Belarusian campaign "We are Citizens of Belarus!" is designed to draw attention to such a significant event as receiving a passport of a citizen of the Republic of Belarus, and also to create conditions for giving due status and solemnity to this event.
After the passport awarding ceremony, an open dialogue took place, where the young people asked questions of interest to representatives of the authorities.
