Exciting and solemn moments in the life of the young generationtranslated

At the Center for Military-Patriotic Education and Physical Culture of Children and Youth, the students of School No. 14 were solemnly initiated into the ranks of the military-patriotic club "Defender" in cooperation with the Novopolotsk City Executive Committee of Civil Defense and Emergency Situations.

With a significant step on the path to future achievements for the good of their native country and city, the young people were congratulated by the Chairman of the Novopolotsk City Executive Committee Igor Burmistrov.

Words of encouragement to the young generation were addressed by a member of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, the Chief of the Vitebsk Regional Emergency Situations Department, Lieutenant Colonel of the Internal Service Sergei Melishkin.

On behalf of the Polotsk Eparchy, the priest of the parish of the Church of the Holy Archangel Michael in Novopolotsk, Hieromonk Tikhon Antukh, participated in the event. In his congratulatory speech, the priest drew attention to such qualities as love, care, compassion, and sacrifice, which are very important for a true rescuer. Father Tikhon also wished the boys to learn the basic professional skills of a rescuer and to serve the people and the State through their skills. After his words, the priest blessed all the boys with holy water.

The "Defender" club united 30 students from the 7th to 9th grades of School No. 14. They...