MINSK, 31 March (BelTA) - Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized the high responsibility of officials towards the country and people as he appointed Aleksei Kushnarenko Minsk Oblast Governor, BelTA has learned.
Speaking about Aleksei Kushnarenko's shortcomings, the head of state remarked: "Of course, he has shortcomings. And the main one, as everyone has told me, is that he cares deeply about his work. So I asked: ‘Is that a shortcoming?’ It is a good quality."
"But if you worry too much... Well, I do not criticize people for this because I also do this. You want everything to be perfect. But perfection is not always achievable. And then you start overthinking, perhaps excessively," the Belarusian leader noted. "Nevertheless, we must dedicate our lives to our work. Our responsibility to our country and people is larger than our lives. Certainly, I do not want Aleksei to sacrifice his life. But still, our lives, mine and yours, are nothing compared to the people and our state."
"You have worked with Aleksei Kushnarenko. To be honest, I’d like him to head Minsk Oblast. What do you think, will he handle it?" the president asked.
Denis Moroz emphasized that he had no doubts about it and couldn’t say anything negative about the former energy minister.
"Maybe something positive?" the head of state said.
"I can say plenty of good things about him," Denis Moroz replied.
"But still, does he have any shortcomings he should pay attention to?" Aleksandr Lukashenko stated.
"None that I am aware of," Denis Moroz assured.
This response did not fully satisfy the head of state: "So they exist, but you do not know about them. It is impossible not to have them. I have them, you have them, Aleksei Kushnarenko has, and so does Yuri Karayev [who was appointed Grodno Oblast Governor]. I have honestly said that we all have shortcomings. How could we not? And you said that you are not aware of... I know you do not want to name them. This is already a tradition with your ministry to cover each other’s backs."
Speaking about Aleksei Kushnarenko's shortcomings, the head of state remarked: "Of course, he has shortcomings. And the main one, as everyone has told me, is that he cares deeply about his work. So I asked: ‘Is that a shortcoming?’ It is a good quality."
"But if you worry too much... Well, I do not criticize people for this because I also do this. You want everything to be perfect. But perfection is not always achievable. And then you start overthinking, perhaps excessively," the Belarusian leader noted. "Nevertheless, we must dedicate our lives to our work. Our responsibility to our country and people is larger than our lives. Certainly, I do not want Aleksei to sacrifice his life. But still, our lives, mine and yours, are nothing compared to the people and our state."
When discussing the personal qualities of Aleksei Kushnarenko, Aleksandr Lukashenko addressed Denis Moroz, who was appointed Energy Minister. Previously, he served as Deputy Energy Minister.
"You have worked with Aleksei Kushnarenko. To be honest, I’d like him to head Minsk Oblast. What do you think, will he handle it?" the president asked.
Denis Moroz emphasized that he had no doubts about it and couldn’t say anything negative about the former energy minister.
"Maybe something positive?" the head of state said.
"I can say plenty of good things about him," Denis Moroz replied.
"But still, does he have any shortcomings he should pay attention to?" Aleksandr Lukashenko stated.
"None that I am aware of," Denis Moroz assured.
This response did not fully satisfy the head of state: "So they exist, but you do not know about them. It is impossible not to have them. I have them, you have them, Aleksei Kushnarenko has, and so does Yuri Karayev [who was appointed Grodno Oblast Governor]. I have honestly said that we all have shortcomings. How could we not? And you said that you are not aware of... I know you do not want to name them. This is already a tradition with your ministry to cover each other’s backs."
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