28.01.2021

Dmitry Voronyuk Modern youth understand that Belarus' future depends on them

The modern youth understand that the country's future depends on them, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the BRSM Youth Union, a member of the Council of the Republic Dmitry Voronyuk told BelTA following a meeting with finalists of the national contest Student of the Year.

“In the run-up to the Belarusian People's Congress, we held an open dialogue with the best students of the country – the finalists of the national contest Student of the Year. We discussed the draft social and economic development program for the next five-year period. Belarusian students have an active civil position. They are concerned about the country's future. They do not ask the country to do anything for them or to give them anything – they understand that they should do something for the benefit of Belarus themselves,” Dmitry Voronyuk said.

According to him, the modern youth wants to create close-knit families and give birth to healthy children. “They understand that upbringing of patriots begins in the family. The family fosters respect for work, values, and spirituality. The students have a very strong view, thinking that we should promote these values. They noted that it is important that the draft development program envisages efforts to preserve family values and traditions, the nation's physical and spiritual health,” Dmitry Voronyuk noted.

During the meeting, the students also touched upon the matters of scientific development, the youth's participation in small business, and occupational guidance. “These are our thoughts ahead of the Belarusian People's Congress. It is good that the youth make their voice heard, that they have something to say,” Dmitry Voronyuk added.

As many as 140 members of the BRSM Youth Union will take part in the Belarusian People's Congress.

The 6th Belarusian People's Congress will take place in Minsk on 11-12 February 2021. The main provisions of Belarus' social and economic development program for 2021-2025, as well as the trends of the country's social and political development will be discussed by the participants of the Congress. The total number of the participants and invitees will be 2,700 people.