MINSK, 20 June (BelTA) – Work is very important in the life of a human being, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a ceremony to honor university graduates and the faculty members in Minsk on 20 June, BelTA has learned.
Speaking about the education system, the head of state said that some teachers make TikTok videos to complain about the need to visit students at home or criticize other aspects of work. “I keep an eye on what teachers lament about in TikTok and read the comments: “We are obliged to make home visits but some are families of drunks and visiting them is not a pleasant thing to do...,” Aleksandr Lukashenko cited one of the examples. He noted that such visits are necessary. After all, in order to successfully transfer knowledge, you need to know a student, not only in the school environment but also to understand their situation at home, to know parents.
Another issue that is often raised with regards the education system is paperwork. “We have made all decisions on this matter. Please do not invent anything on the ground,” the head of state stressed. “If you are forced to do something extra paperwork (outside the scope of your tasks), please take this issue up to the education minister, the head of the President Administration. There should be no bureaucracy. Everything must proper and normal.”
Everyone should perform a certain amount of duties, work, and should not try to shift responsibility to someone else. In the context of the Year of Improvement, responsible participation of everyone is important. Aleksandr Lukashenko demonstrates this approach when he plants trees, mows grass, harvests crops or chops wood. “When a person is not willing to work on their land plot or help a neighbor, an elderly lady to tidy things up… I don't really understand this. I am the president and can have people mow grass. But I do it myself and see nothing shameful about it.”
“When you decide to post something on TikTok, remember that work is crucial everywhere,” the head of state said. “You are hardworking people. Two-and-a-half dozen of you out of millions have been invited to the Palace of Independence today for a reason. You and your teachers have deserved it.”
Speaking about the education system, the head of state said that some teachers make TikTok videos to complain about the need to visit students at home or criticize other aspects of work. “I keep an eye on what teachers lament about in TikTok and read the comments: “We are obliged to make home visits but some are families of drunks and visiting them is not a pleasant thing to do...,” Aleksandr Lukashenko cited one of the examples. He noted that such visits are necessary. After all, in order to successfully transfer knowledge, you need to know a student, not only in the school environment but also to understand their situation at home, to know parents.
Another issue that is often raised with regards the education system is paperwork. “We have made all decisions on this matter. Please do not invent anything on the ground,” the head of state stressed. “If you are forced to do something extra paperwork (outside the scope of your tasks), please take this issue up to the education minister, the head of the President Administration. There should be no bureaucracy. Everything must proper and normal.”
Everyone should perform a certain amount of duties, work, and should not try to shift responsibility to someone else. In the context of the Year of Improvement, responsible participation of everyone is important. Aleksandr Lukashenko demonstrates this approach when he plants trees, mows grass, harvests crops or chops wood. “When a person is not willing to work on their land plot or help a neighbor, an elderly lady to tidy things up… I don't really understand this. I am the president and can have people mow grass. But I do it myself and see nothing shameful about it.”
“When you decide to post something on TikTok, remember that work is crucial everywhere,” the head of state said. “You are hardworking people. Two-and-a-half dozen of you out of millions have been invited to the Palace of Independence today for a reason. You and your teachers have deserved it.”
Aleksandr Lukashenko went on saying that sometimes, addressing the people in general and young people in particular, he responds somewhat harshly to topical issues. Potato shortages in stores were one of such recent examples. The president believes that many should plant this crop themselves, so that in early spring they do not complain about the shortage of potatoes in stores. “If I was too harsh criticizing you for failing to plant potatoes at your summer houses and lacking them in March, then I beg your pardon,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “Before you decide to criticize someone, stand in front of the mirror and take a good look. I always use this principle. Look at yourselves. Look as what you have done and what you haven’t, and what still needs to be done.”
Addressing the young people present in the hall, the president noted that they will have to make many important decisions. It is important to think through everything: on the one hand, take your time and act carefully, on the other hand, do not delay, so as not to fall behind.
“Life is hard, very hard. You have a great future ahead of you. Sometime you quickly pass some stages in life. Sometimes you need time to look around,” the head of state said. “Our country is located in the middle of Europe. This is our advantage and a source of great concerns. Because a person in the center is affected from all sides. So you have to be wise. We Belarusians are wise people. The main thing, be calm where necessary and not to rush. But when action is required, it is important to act and go fast.”
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