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Belarusian MPs as members of the delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, which is a part of the CIS observation mission, have started monitoring the elections to the Russian State Duma on 17 September, BelTA has learned.

“Our task is to monitor the electoral process. We will work all three days of the elections. On 20 September, after the preliminary results are announced by the CEC, we will issue a statement with the observation results,” Chairman of the International Affairs and National Security Commission of the Council of the Republic, Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly Commission on Foreign Policy Sergei Rachkov, who is coordinator of the group of observers from the Parliamentary Assembly, told the media.

According to Sergei Rachkov, there are no obvious violations during the State Duma elections. “So far, the situation has been calm. I can see that the Russian law is observed and there are no obvious violations,” he said.

“I am confident that we will prepare an objective conclusion,” stressed the coordinator of the group of observers of the Parliamentary Assembly.

This year's elections in Russia are held within three days for the first time – 17-19 September. The Belarusian MP considers this decision to be a good one. “It is a more convenient form of voting for citizens,” he said. Sergei Rachkov also said that as a representative of the legislative body he was interested to study the technical equipment of the Russian elections and the experience of electronic voting, which has been organized in several subjects of the Russian Federation as an experiment this year.

The delegation also includes Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on International Affairs Oleg Gaidukevich, Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Legislation Aleksandr Omelyanyuk, Deputy Chairperson of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on International Affairs Olga Petrashova and member of the Council of the Republic Standing Committee on Economy, Budget and Finance Andrei Shishkin.

Belarusian observers are visiting polling stations in Moscow, where they monitor the voting process. They also intend to hold meetings with the leadership of the factions of political parties in the State Duma and with the leadership of the Central Election Commission of Russia. They also plan to meet with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to the Russian Federation Vladimir Semashko.

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Objectives of Belarus as a welfare state can be undermined by external pressure, Belarusian Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich said on the sidelines of the international conference “Impact of Global Economic Challenges on Social and Labor Rights” which is underway in Minsk on 13-14 September.

Dmitry Pinevich emphasized that Belarusian healthcare services boast a high level of accessibility. “Our signature feature is advanced technology: 500,000 surgeries, 500 organ transplantations. Belarusians don't spend a dime on organ transplantations and receive lifelong follow-up care. This adds to 17,000 cardiac surgeries, 15,000 transplantations of large joints, 45,000 new cancer patients detected annually. This all requires resources,” the minister said.

“Therefore, the government has committed to addressing all health needs of the population. And these commitments can be undermined by external factors, external pressure. Sanctions affect public health. Do we want this? Of course we do not. Are we going to fight? Of course, we are,” the minister emphasized.

He added that economic sanctions affect all branches of the economy and consequently social rights that depend on the state of the national economy. Dmitry Pinevich noted that today WHO discusses not just life expectancy, but also the quality of life. “Enormous resources should be and are being channeled into it. No discrimination should be allowed here. This is also enshrined in international treaties,” Dmitry Pinevich said.

The minister noted that in today's turbulent world the observance of the right to healthcare is getting especially relevant. Unresolved or emerging challenges in healthcare only exacerbate negative trends in global politics and impede sustainable development. In this regard, Dmitry Pinevich said: “The coronavirus infection is one of the biggest challenges; it has exposed vulnerabilities in social security and economic systems of many countries. No country was prepared for the pandemic,” he said.

Belarus chose not to go into a national lockdown. “Today we see that our country has chosen the right path. Our economy keeps going, while our healthcare services remain accessible as before, we are taking measures to avoid disruptions, panic, and to prevent the collapse of the healthcare system,” he said.

According to the minister, this all became possible due to the fact that Belarus is a welfare state (the country did not reduce the bed capacity, retained the infectious diseases service), as well as fairly prompt and centralized resource management.

The conference in Minsk is attended by reputable Belarusian and foreign experts, specialists in international law, representatives of the UN organizations and structures, judicial authorities, ambassadors of foreign countries, MPs, public figures. Over the course of two days, they will discuss initiatives to maintain stability in the world and to defend fundamental human rights. One of the central issues of the forum is the illegality of the use of economic sanctions.

Plans are in place to work out a resolution to be sent to the EU, the ILO and the UN.

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Over 1,500 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 8.00 on 7 October, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

Over 150 trucks are queuing at the Belarus-Latvia border at the Grigorovshchina checkpoint and more than 110 at Urbany.

More than 50 heavy-duty trucks are waiting to cross the border with Lithuania at the Vidzy checkpoint, 150 at Kotlovka, more than 210 at Kamenny Log, over 200 at Benyakoni, and over 70 at Privalka.

Over 160 trucks are waiting to cross the Belarus-Poland border at the Bruzgi checkpoint, more than 60 at Berestovitsa, and over 250 at Kozlovichi.

More than 30 trucks are waiting to cross the border with Ukraine at the Mokrany checkpoint, over 110 at Novaya Rudnya, and more than 30 at Novaya Guta.

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The Belarusian Consulate opened its office in Vladivostok, the Russian Federation. The ceremony was attended by Primorsky Krai Governor Oleg Kozhemyako and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Vladimir Semashko, TASS informs.

“We made the decision to bring the embassy office here from Khabarovsk because of the shifted focus on the development of the Far Eastern Federal District. We are a country with an open economy and should be able to promote 70% of our GDP (products and services) in different countries. Russia has always been a major partner for us in all respects. I believe that our office will work well here. There are all necessary conditions in place,” said Vladimir Semashko.

The mutual trade in January-August 2021 reached the level of the total trade in 2020, the ambassador added.

According to Oleg Kozhemyako, the region is working to strengthen economic and cultural ties with Belarus. “We can see that we have progress in all areas, including both export and import,” said the head of the region, noting that 30% of people living in Primorsky Krai have Belarusian roots.

The Days of Belarus in Primorsky Krai festival opened on 6 October. Municipal, agricultural and construction machinery has been showcased on the main square of Vladivostok. Belarusian food producers is also on display.

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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on disruptions in the supply of sugar to retail networks at a governmental meeting to discuss the country's agricultural performance on 5 October, BelTA has learned.

According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, in recent time there has been information about disruptions in the supply of sugar to retail networks. The president was surprised to hear that. “Why? The stock in storage is huge, the processing has started. And we hear about a certain collapse. Listen, another collapse will affect all levels, from retail networks to the government,” the head of state warned.

“I understand when something is bad and something is lacking. But this time they just could not deliver sugar on time to logistical issues. Where are we, in Great Britain? They don't have enough drivers to deliver fuel to petrol stations. I am not [UK Prime Minister Boris] Johnson, I know where it is coming from. Therefore, make sure that we do not have any problems with the availability of products for the population and pricing,” Aleksandr Lukashenko demanded.

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In the interview with the CNN TV channel Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko once again dismissed accusations of using migrants to retaliate against the European Union for its sanctions and for hosting opposition campaigners, BelTA has learned.

“Can you prove the fact that I decided to take revenge on the European Union? Do you take me for a madman?” Aleksandr Lukashenko asked.

He drew attention to the fact that Belarus is a relatively small country in terms of area and population. “Can a country of 10 million dictate terms to the European Union with half a billion? I don't think you take me for a madman, otherwise you wouldn't have come here. So I'm not going to retaliate against anyone,” the president said.

“Only weak people want revenge, and pardon my immodesty, I don't consider myself a weakling. And I don't deem it necessary to take revenge on the European Union. I'm not going to. It is your country that is taking revenge by leaving the European Union [Matthew Chance is a native of Great Britain]. Because you needed revenge, but I don't,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

He invited the CNN journalist to visit the border area himself in order to see the real state of affairs there. “I would like to take you up on that opportunity to go visit that border region,” the journalist responded.

“You don't need to take me at my word. I said that if you want to, we will take you to the border, even today or tomorrow. You are based in Moscow, you can come any time. There are 30 or more people sitting there, and we are providing them with clothes, food and shelter. And on the other side there's just barbed wire and Polish soldiers with guns. And we will show you certain things, like when they were setting dogs on people, beating them up, using electroshock guns just to squeeze people out, kick them out of Poland,” the president said.

“Poland and Lithuania were not their final destination, they wanted to reach Germany, where they'd been invited,” the Belarusian leader added.

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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned the transformations taking place in Belarus as he received credentials from foreign ambassadors, BelTA has learned.

“The start of your diplomatic service here coincides with important transformations in Belarus. We are not talking about a dramatic and comprehensive change of priorities. This is primarily a domestic affair. The time is ripe for change needed to maintain momentum in social development and to adjust the domestic and foreign policy in the country,” the head of state said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that 2021 is the Year of People's Unity in Belarus. The goals of this campaign are to further consolidate the society, strengthen its patriotic foundations, and unite the multi-ethnic Belarusian people based on the ideas of sovereignty and independence.

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03.10.2021г. работнікі Ракаўскага цэнтра народнай творчасці наведалі былую настаўніцу Ракаўскай  школы, былую удзельніцу мастацкай самадзейнасці Ракаўскага сельскага дома культуры Пліскоўскую Марыю Іванаўну. Павіншавалі з Днём настаўніка і прадставілі невялікую канцэртную праграму.

01.10.2021 г. работнікі Ракаўскага цэнтра народнай творчасці наведалі былых удзельнікаў мастацкай самадзейнаці Ракаўскага сельскага дома культуры: Харужык Я.М., Рудкоўскую Г.Л., Шумскую М.І., якіх павіншавалі з Днём пажылога чалавека і прадставілі невялікую канцэртную праграму.

Акция приурочена ко дню рождения Белорусской молодежной общественной организации спасателей-пожарных и пройдет в 2 этапа.

С 4 по 12 октября активисты районных (городских) отделений БМООСП, члены КЮСП, работники отделов по чрезвычайным ситуациям посетят домовладения одиноко проживающих пенсионеров, инвалидов и ветеранов Великой Отечественной войны и окажут им посильную помощь: установят автономные пожарные извещатели, помогут с заготовкой дров к отопительному периоду, уборкой территории и многое другое.

В рамках данного этапа при посещении пожилых людей и оказании им помощи по месту жительства юные спасатели также предложат сняться в импровизированном видеоролике «Бабушкины рецепты безопасности». В ролике активисты предложат приготовить совместно с домовладельцем белорусское блюдо и параллельно будут вспоминать и о том, какие условия должны быть созданы для «безопасного» приготовления выбранного блюда. 

С 13 по 15 октября, в рамках второго этапа акции, пройдет «Осенний бал юных спасателей», где активисты БМООСП ближе познакомят своих сверстников с организацией, расскажут о деятельности юных спасателей и представят развлекательную программу.

Кроме того, пройдет уже традиционный для МЧС формат активности – велопробег. Он будет посвящен Дню рождения организации, в соответствии с чем будет носить название «С днём рождения, БМООСП!». В нем примут участие юные спасатели, которые во время путешествия на «двухколесных друзьях» сделают остановки в памятных местах, домах-интернатах и т.д.

Не обойдется и без излюбленных всеми флэшмобов, видеопоздравлений ко Дню рождения БМООСП и музыкальных клипов от юных спасателей на тему «Юные спасатели и МЧС – большая дружная семья».

Акция «Молодежь за безопасность» – это всего лишь небольшая часть того, чем живет организация. Ежегодно под эгидой БМООСП проходит множество профилактических, обучающих, соревновательных и развлекательных мероприятий, непосредственными участниками которых являются юные спасатели.

Белорусская молодежная общественная организация спасателей-пожарных – это одна большая семья, объединяющая тысячи единомышленников, которые все вместе болеют за одно общее дело. Ведь если область интересов, стремления и поставленные цели едины, то и возможности их безграничны!