President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko presented Doctor of Sciences Diplomas and Professor Certificates to scientists and lecturers

“The Year of Science should be the year of milestones and accomplishments,” President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko declared at the Ceremony of awarding Doctor of Sciences Diplomas and Professor Certificates to scientists and lecturers on the 26^th of January.

Science is often compared with the ocean, the unexplored environment with thousands of opportunities for a man. “It is true that in the impetuous torrent of search and discoveries only those who will be bold enough to go beyond standard thinking and look for new ways and directions will win. Only by setting ambitious and sometimes impossible goals you can achieve something truly important,” the Head of State is convinced. He expressed confidence that such goals are set by true scientists.

“I want you to understand that the country's future is in your hands today,” the President said. He also underscored, “There are no geopolitical ambitions in our country. Saving this piece of land is the most crucial issue for us. It is impossible to improve the wellbeing of people in the current complicated conditions without innovations, progressive and forward-looking ideas in all branches of the economy. Therefore, expectations from science will be high”. “We just need the reasoned impartial opinion of competent specialists. It is of great importance especially today when the attempts to question the sovereignty and independence of our state are undertaken,” Alexander Lukashenko declared.

The Head of State demanded to advance this sector to a brand-new level and upgrade it. “Breakthrough research has a direct impact on the improvement of our wellbeing and the intellectual development of the nation. In the long run, they determine the level of economic competitiveness of the state on the international arena. More than that, they guarantee its political weight in the world,” the President said.

Today is a very important day and an extraordinary event for scientists – the ceremony of awarding Doctor of Sciences Diplomas and Professor Certificates. According to the President, the Ceremony has a special significance for Belarus. “In fact, it gives a start to the Year of Science in the country. This year is meant to be a landmark and truly momentous year for science. It is important not only from the point of view of large-scale events or new discoveries. Of course, such things are essential. It is much more important that this year we must advance this sector to a brand-new level and upgrade it,” the President underscored.

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Head of the Department of Slavic History of Brest State A.S. Pushkin University Alexander Vabishchevich attended the Ceremony, where the Head of State awarded him the Certificate of the Professor of History.

The academic staff and students of Brest State A.S. Pushkin University congratulate Alexander Nikolaevich with awarding the title of Professor and wish him further success in his research activities for the benefit of Belarus!