Dear residents of Minsk Region!
heartily congratulate you on the Day of Independence of the Republic of Belarus and the 70th anniversary of the liberation of our lands from Nazi invaders.
Ran years, generations pass, the world is rapidly updated, but not fading glory of fathers and grandfathers who defended in a fierce battle with the enemy the freedom and independence of their homeland.
Great was the price of victory. After the war, our country was not counted almost every third citizen.
no exception and Minsk region, which has greatly contributed to the defeat of fascism. Her sons and daughters fought on all fronts, in partisan units, clandestine reconnaissance groups.
For courage and heroism during the Great Patriotic War, more than 80 natives and residents of Minsk Region awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union, thousands awarded military decorations and medals.
We live now, are the heirs of their heroic ancestors who saved the fatherland from the invaders, reborn from the ashes of the towns and villages that have created a powerful industrial potential and developed agriculture. It has become a solid foundation for building a sovereign Belarusian state, which is steadily moving forward under the leadership of our first President.
gratifying that the Minsk region is at the forefront of the most important processes in the country. We are actively modernizing industry and agricultural industry, organize new, high production, construct schools, kindergartens, hospitals, schools, superb sports facilities, mastering the art technology, carefully involve in economic turnover, our unique beauty and richness of the natural areas.
Advances in peace-building, preservation of spiritual heritage, the revival of original folk traditions, the welfare of the people - those generous fruit that can only be grown in a free homeland.
We will never forget their heroes who owe the opportunity to live, to ennoble their land and raise their children.
Independence Day - a truly great celebration, causing a sense of pride for his people - the people warrior, hard-working people, people-winner.
Let his glorious historical pace always inspires us to new achievements and victories.
Congratulations, dear compatriots!
Chairman of Minsk
Regional Executive комитета S.B.Shapiro