Alexander Lukashenko: Belarusians should be an example of how to cherish their past and preserve peace

We should learn from the example of Belarusians how to cherish our past and preserve peace. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated this on September 2, answering questions during the event "Open Microphone with the President" with university students from the Vitebsk region, as reported by a BELTA correspondent.

During the conversation with the head of state, students also raised the issue of the importance of preserving historical memory, emphasizing the need to combat the resurgence of the destructive fascist ideology. "What can we do in our country, what projects can we implement or events can we hold, not only to prevent the recurrence of such tragic events but also to promote the unity of peoples who suffered during the war for one common goal – the preservation of peace?" they asked the President.

"Without false modesty, I will say: what Belarus and Belarusians are doing, no other nation can compare to. In my opinion, we have already done so much that it seems we don't need to do more. We should learn from our example how to be committed to this, how to cherish all of this," emphasized Alexander Lukashenko.

The head of state recalled how in the mid-1990s there were plans in Belarus to demolish monuments and rename streets, but he managed to stop these trends.

"We should learn from us how to cherish our past. We must follow this path. It always happens with us: everything is good, everything is excellent, hands are down, and there's no need to do anything – it will come on its own. And we will either regress somewhere or collapse again. Therefore, we must not forget this. And when I visit Khatyn, Victory Square, I always tell people: 'Come to the monuments and bring your children here.' As soon as we forget the way to the monuments, it will all happen again," the President pointed out.

Source: vitebsk-region.gov.by