Minsk was created for a good life. Citizens brightly celebrate the 959th anniversary of the capital in the Pavlov Park

A big holiday dedicated to the City Day brought together thousands of residents and guests of the Moscow district on September 12 in the Pavlov Park, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports.

Residents and guests of the capital celebrate the City Day on a grand scale. In the Moscow district, the central platform for celebrating the landmark date was the Pavlov Park. By noon a large number of visitors had gathered here. And everyone could find something to like. For small townspeople there were attractions, interactive play areas. Creative workshops and sports were organized. Traditionally, representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations prepared cognitive entertainment for the children. You could get acquainted with the special equipment used by rescuers, learn about the rules of life safety. There was a festive trade in the park. Citizens were offered to taste meat and vegetable dishes cooked on the grill.

On the main stage, a large festive concert was organized. Creative numbers were prepared by children's art schools, ensembles and collectives of educational institutions of the district.

- Today is a pre-jubilee date: our glorious city celebrates its 959th anniversary. Residents of Minsk came out to share this holiday on district and city sites, said Sergey Rubanov, head of the administration of the Moscow district. Today, our district, the city is famous for people – citizens who, indeed, made and continue to make it more beautiful and cozy. Every citizen has contributed to the development of infrastructure. People are our greatest value.

One of the central events is the traditional commemoration of the residents of Moscow who have made a personal contribution to the improvement and aesthetic design of the courtyard territories.

- With their efforts, initiative and active citizenship, they make our district more beautiful and cozy. And today we say our sincere thanks to them, Rubanov said.

A letter of gratitude from the administration of the Moscow district was presented to Lyudmila Keiras. The woman works in ZhEU No. 4 of the Moscow district.

- I have been working in housing and communal services for 50 years. I came into this world as a young girl. And now I'm 74! All this time I was cleaning the territory, houses. And I love my job. And while I have enough strength, I will continue to clean up, shared L. Keiras.

The highlight of the holiday was the holding of several charity fairs at once. Public organizations and educational institutions have joined a good cause. In particular, educational institutions with the status of “School of Peace”.

- Our students, their parents and teachers created souvenirs with their own hands, and also prepared many desserts, cakes and other delicious things. There are no price tags on the products. But there is a chest of good: each guest of the holiday can treat himself to dessert, buy a product for a comfortable amount for him. The proceeds are used for good causes: to support gifted children, low-income families, the elderly and war veterans, said Elena Gil, Chairman of the Moscow District Organization of the Belarusian Peace Fund.

A bright interactive platform was prepared by activists of the district organization “White Rus”. Guests of the holiday could leave congratulations and declarations of love to their native city on a special stand.

Minchanka Ekaterina came to the park with her daughter Olympia and mother Lydia Georgievna.

- I was born in the capital, where I spent my childhood. Here I met love, graduated from the Institute, now I work as a photographer. My whole life is connected with Minsk! And I love him for being so close. There are many opportunities in the capital, as well as interesting events, Ekaterina shared. Minsk was created for a good life. Beautiful, clean, filled with good people.

Olympia performed on stage, performed compositions in rock style.

- I work in the vocal circle "Negal Birds". In my repertoire a lot of songs on patriotic, military themes. I perform them strongly, powerfully, so that people feel the energy. I love Minsk, it is cozy and good here, the girl said.

Warm feelings for the city are shared by the representative of the older generation, Lidia Georgievna.

- I am glad to live in this city and I am proud of it. I am happy that my children and grandchildren grew up in such a country, she said.

Photo by Irina Malinovskaya