BOBRUISK, 1 September (BelTA) – Children gave Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko a souvenir - a straw beaver during his visit to a new school in Bobruisk on 1 September, BelTA has learned.
After the opening ceremony, the head of state went to see the school library. He asked the librarians if they think the place would be popular among schoolchildren, because children now prefer gadgets to books. The librarians assured that there should be no problems with this.
Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced that computers and gadgets can harm children's vision. Kids also get used to them and become psychologically dependent on them.
"Take care of your children and try to engage them in sport, some other hobbies," the Belarusian leader advised.
The president also attended a lesson of first-graders on the topic "The unity of the Belarusian people is the basis of an independent country". Aleksandr Lukashenko had a warm conversation with the children, helped them to build "The Heart of Belarus" from the construction set and talked about what the Motherland is.
Then Aleksandr Lukashenko went to see the gym where the girls played volleyball. "We hope you will make it to the national team," the president wished the athletes and signed the ball for them.
The head of state said that he sometimes plays volleyball. His son Nikolai does well in this sport, too.
The president also attended wrestling classes. Aleksandr Lukashenko recollected how he did sambo when he was young.
The Belarusian leader also dropped into a modern school medical center and wished strong health to its staff.
Before visiting a pre-conscription training lesson for tenth-graders, the head of state stopped in one of the school corridors near a wall banner in Belarusian saying “Nothing can be more important for people than their native language”. This is a quote from Belarusian writer Yakub Kolas. Thus, the school also popularizes the Belarusian language among other things.
The school students asked the president several questions. One of them concerned Aleksandr Lukashenko's attitude to the army contract service. “I support it. We have contract service. We have it where it is necessary,” the head of state said.
However, there is no urgency today to replace military conscription with contract service, Aleksandr Lukashenko added.
The role of military training instructors in schools was also discussed. They are in charge of ensuring security and educating students in this spirit, the head of state stressed.
The president also visited a career education class. Girls are taught to sew there. According to the president, it can become a profession in the future and this skill will be useful in everyday life. “It is very important for girls,” he emphasized.
At the canteen Aleksandr Lukashenko studied the school menu which included baked pudding, cutlets, stewed vegetables, fried potatoes, etc.
The president presented a gift certificate for a multiboard and a 3D printer to the school. At the end of the visit Aleksandr Lukashenko made an entry in the Book of Distinguished Guests.
