Belarus’ parliament speaker praises builders’ dedication, impact on country
Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko spoke on how builders shape the face of Belarus during a meeting with the workforce of the Minskstroy state construction association, held ahead of the Builder’s Day, BelTA has learned
Lukashenko signs decree to present 2025 Belarusian Sports Olympus Award
Lukashenko presents awards to Belarus’ outstanding agrarians
Lukashenko presents state awards to mark People’s Unity Day
CSTO, CIS, SCO condemn distortion of Great Victory’s significance
MFA warns Belarusians of foreign employment risks
Belarus’ best exporters 2024 announced in Minsk
Belarus marks Day of National Remembrance of Victims of Great Patriotic War and Genocide of Belarusian People
On 22 June Belarus observes the sad day — the National Remembrance Day of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian People. The victory in that war came at a very high cost as Belarus lost every third resident.
Notes about father, a private soldier of Victory
My father, Mikhail Cherkashin, a Red Army Guards private soldier, who during the operation «Bagration» evacuated 450 wounded soldiers and officers to the sorting platoon, returned home with honors on April 12, 1945, after a serious injury. His Great Patriotic War took place in the 51st Guards Rifle Division. Lasting over 1,300 days, it ended shortly before the Great Victory.
