MINSK, 20 February (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko presented state awards and shoulder straps to high-ranking military officers in a ceremony held in the Palace of Independence on 20 February, BelTA has learned.
The ceremony took place in the run-up to the Day of Defenders of the Fatherland and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus marked in the country on 23 February.
“Today the Belarusian army is represented by people who sacredly honor and cherish the traditions of the victorious generation. These are the grandsons and great-grandsons of those who 80 years ago defended the freedom of our Motherland during the Great Patriotic War and brought the Great Victory to the people,” the Belarusian leader stressed.
The head of state awarded Colonel Andrei Kirdyuk and Colonel Aleksandr Prudnikevich with the Order for Service to the Homeland 3rd Class.
The president conferred the shoulder straps of Major-General of Justice on Colonels of Justice Vladimir Shishko and Yevgeny Arkhireyev, the shoulder straps of Major-General on Colonels Dmitry Bitny, Igor Gutnik, Vadim Romaniv, Vitaly Shestak and Sergei Frolov.
Aleksandr Lukashenko also presented the shoulder straps of State Counselor of Customs Service 3rd Rank on Brest Customs Chief Sergei Yakuta, the shoulder straps of State Counselor of Justice 3rd Class on Mogilev Oblast Prosecutor Valery Kulikovich.
The president expressed confidence that everyone present at the ceremony understands that the strength of the army is determined not only by its hardware - tanks, guns, and airplanes. “The strength of the army is, first of all, in the courage, steadfastness and patriotism of soldiers and officers, i.e. military fully devoted to their oath, country and people. Your task is to raise and educate such soldiers,” the head of state emphasized.
Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated all the decorated officers and generals on the high appreciation of their military labor and personal contribution to the defense of the Motherland and thanked them for their service. “I am convinced that there will be new successes and awards in the biography of each of you,” he said.
The ceremony took place in the run-up to the Day of Defenders of the Fatherland and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus marked in the country on 23 February.
“Today the Belarusian army is represented by people who sacredly honor and cherish the traditions of the victorious generation. These are the grandsons and great-grandsons of those who 80 years ago defended the freedom of our Motherland during the Great Patriotic War and brought the Great Victory to the people,” the Belarusian leader stressed.
The head of state awarded Colonel Andrei Kirdyuk and Colonel Aleksandr Prudnikevich with the Order for Service to the Homeland 3rd Class.
The president conferred the shoulder straps of Major-General of Justice on Colonels of Justice Vladimir Shishko and Yevgeny Arkhireyev, the shoulder straps of Major-General on Colonels Dmitry Bitny, Igor Gutnik, Vadim Romaniv, Vitaly Shestak and Sergei Frolov.
Aleksandr Lukashenko also presented the shoulder straps of State Counselor of Customs Service 3rd Rank on Brest Customs Chief Sergei Yakuta, the shoulder straps of State Counselor of Justice 3rd Class on Mogilev Oblast Prosecutor Valery Kulikovich.
The president expressed confidence that everyone present at the ceremony understands that the strength of the army is determined not only by its hardware - tanks, guns, and airplanes. “The strength of the army is, first of all, in the courage, steadfastness and patriotism of soldiers and officers, i.e. military fully devoted to their oath, country and people. Your task is to raise and educate such soldiers,” the head of state emphasized.
Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated all the decorated officers and generals on the high appreciation of their military labor and personal contribution to the defense of the Motherland and thanked them for their service. “I am convinced that there will be new successes and awards in the biography of each of you,” he said.
The president also extended greetings on the occasion of the upcoming Day of Defenders of the Fatherland to all the servicemen, veterans, their relatives and loved ones. “I wish you good health, wellbeing, optimism and new achievements for the benefit of our Motherland - the Republic of Belarus,” the head of state said.
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