role of women in today's society it is difficult to overestimate. This opinion was expressed today by Governor of Minsk Region Semyon Shapiro during a solemn meeting with a resident of the region, dedicated to International Women's Day , BelTA has learned .
Semyon Shapiro eve wished women love, happiness and good mood . " I wish our dear women to men gave them a good feeling that they were proud of their children. Suppose in your homes will always be warm and cozy ," - he said. Turning to women veterans and participants of the Great Patriotic War , the chairman noted Minoblispolkoma courage and fortitude with which they went through during the war. " In the difficult years you equally with men to protect our homeland. We are proud of and cherish you. Today I am pleased to congratulate on the holiday and worship you for all you have done for our country," - he said.
Warm words to women also said the chairman of the NGO " Belarusian Union of Officers " Eugene Mikulchik . He wished the ladies spring mood , understanding and fulfillment of all desires . " Honoring the ladies in the Minsk region always goes festive and bright. Particularly pleased that such women receive attention not only in anticipation of the holidays ," - said Eugene Mikulchik .
event continued performances of musical groups and tea.
today at a meeting in Minsk Oblast Executive Committee were invited to female veterans and participants of the Great Patriotic War , veterans of labor , regional representatives of veterans' organizations , representatives of law enforcement agencies , Minsk region.
Minsk Region pays great attention to the full support of women , creation of favorable conditions for the birth and upbringing of children . In the region over the past years there has been a positive trend of increasing fertility. In 2013, was born in 9% more children than in 2012 . In 2013, families with children , were paid to the various types of government benefits worth more than Br1, 2 trillion . Currently in Minsk region is home to over 11 thousand large families , including 1.6 million in the past year have received preferential loans for the construction and acquisition of housing totaling Br350 billion