Nikolai Sherstnev presented passports to the best students of the Vitebsk region

Happy Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus and congratulations on receiving the main document of a citizen of your country to the gifted and talented youth representatives of Vitebsk region were extended by Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee Nikolai Shershnev.

Receiving passports on the stage of the regional philharmonic hall is a significant event for 14 boys and girls. They became participants of the All-Belarusian patriotic action "We are Citizens of Belarus!" thanks to victories in olympiads and contests, achievements in studies, creativity, sports, and activities in BRSM and BRPO. At the age of 14, these guys have already succeeded in many things.

For example, in addition to academic success and active social work, Denis Shekenya, a student of Secondary School No. 17 in Vitebsk, took second place in the regional competitions in model shipbuilding in the "EL-600" model class and at the regional conference on this sport. Arina Svirko, a student of Secondary School No. 14 in Novopolotsk, is a laureate of the city's BRPO Honor Board, winner of the city competition "Ring, Pioneer Song!", and a prize-winner of the city championships of the Children and Youth Sports School in athletics. Elizaveta Artyukhova, a student of Secondary School No. 1 in Liozno, has won prizes at international creative festivals, including in Bulgaria, Russia, and the Czech Republic. Ilya Volk from Gymnasium No. 5 in Vitebsk was recognized in the regional competition "Echo of Chernobyl," is a candidate for master of sports in biathlon, and holds the school-wide title "Student of the Year – 2016."

Such youth deserve respect. And it is they who will create the future of Belarus; tomorrow is in their hands.

– These are not just words, this is truly the case. Each of you will contribute to the development of our country. The state in which you and your children will live depends on you, – noted Nikolai Shershnev, addressing the guys. – I want to wish that you be worthy citizens of Belarus, that you be proud of your country, and that it be proud of you.

Speaking on behalf of the youth, Ilya Volk assured that the young men and women would strengthen the good name of the Dvina region with their studies and deeds.

Olga Maslovskaya. Photo

Anton STEPANISHCHEV. "Vitebskiye vesti".