MINSK, 2 June (BelTA) - The future of the country depends on what kind of people our children grow up to be, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova told the media after visiting the Minsk State College of Culinary Arts on 1 June, BelTA has learned.
On the occasion of International Children’s Day, the college hosted a career guidance event for 20 children from social-pedagogical centers and orphanages in Minsk. College students gave the children masterclasses in preparing signature soft drinks, synchronized table setting, making mini-snacks and fondant figurines, and decorating gingerbread cookies.
Natalya Kochanova also spoke with the children from the social-pedagogical centers. “Such open conversations always help us understand what more needs to be done in the education system so that school not only provides knowledge but also fosters friendship, an understanding of moral and spiritual values, and kindness toward one another. This is very important. Every person wants to live in harmony, first, with themselves. And that is achievable when you have kind and reliable people around you,” she emphasized.
On the occasion of International Children’s Day, the college hosted a career guidance event for 20 children from social-pedagogical centers and orphanages in Minsk. College students gave the children masterclasses in preparing signature soft drinks, synchronized table setting, making mini-snacks and fondant figurines, and decorating gingerbread cookies.
“Everything is done in our country to ensure that children live happy lives. On 1 June, we celebrate International Children’s Day. But in reality, we think about all children every day, understanding that they are our future. Because the future of our country depends on what kind of people our children become. The state’s social policy is aimed at protecting families raising children and creating conditions for a happy childhood. Today, on the first day of summer, a large number of summer camps across the country are ready to welcome children. We have an excellent education system. We have preschool education, schools, and an extensive network of vocational institutions where young people learn trades,” said Natalya Kochanova. 
The speaker noted that at the capital’s culinary college, students are trained in professions that are in high demand on the labor market, especially given that tourism has been identified as one of the key drivers of the country’s social and economic development.
Natalya Kochanova also spoke with the children from the social-pedagogical centers. “Such open conversations always help us understand what more needs to be done in the education system so that school not only provides knowledge but also fosters friendship, an understanding of moral and spiritual values, and kindness toward one another. This is very important. Every person wants to live in harmony, first, with themselves. And that is achievable when you have kind and reliable people around you,” she emphasized.
Dmitry Grigoriev, a student at Minsk Secondary School No. 153 and a student of the Children’s Town of the Leninsky District of Minsk social-pedagogical institution, plans to apply to the culinary college. “The skills I gain here will be useful in life. I’ll be able to cook for myself and use a wide range of ingredients. I already know how to make salads, soups, and simple dishes, and I bake pancakes and buns. I’m more interested in the pastry and baking side of things,” the young man said.
Photos by Nikolai Petrov
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