The "Club of Belarusians" was created in Smolensk
As is well known, Belarusians are one of the most tolerant, hardworking, and friendly nations. It is not surprising that natives of the beautiful land of rivers, lakes, and forests adapt well to other countries, making new friends.
According to the 2010 census, over 12,000 Belarusians live in the Smolensk region. They can be found in high positions in the regional administration, among the leaders of district, city, and town administrations, and they successfully manage large organizations and small firms.
In the year of the 1150th anniversary of Smolensk, Belarusians who have been living in Russia for many years recently gathered in one of the city cafes. During the meeting, it was decided to create a public business organization "Club of Belarusians of the Smolensk Region". At the same time, all those present unanimously elected the chairman of the organization. He became Igor Sokolov, Deputy Head of the Department of Economic Development, Investment and External Relations.
of non-economic activities and entrepreneurship of the Smolensk region. Igor Anatolyevich is originally from Klimovichi, Mogilev region, has three higher educations, and is a devoted family man. Immediately after his election, he was entrusted with preparing the founding documents and registering a new public organization. In August-September of this year, a conference is planned to finalize the establishment of the Club of Belarusians of the Smolensk Region. Currently, the organization provides for the following forms of participation: "members", "honorary members", "honorary guests", "guests", "collective members", "Belarusian son-in-law"
People from Belarus, born, served, worked in this country, resided in the republic, or having Belarusian roots, can join the organization.
Thus, an organization appeared in Smolensk that united natives of Belarus, who rallied to help the leadership of the region, cities, and districts strengthen interethnic ties, promote integration processes of union building, and propagate the history, culture, and achievements of fraternal peoples.
Oleg KANDYBO, President of the Moscow Club of Belarusians