In Grodno region started the XVI regional decade “Golden age”

In Grodno, the XV regional decade “Golden Age” was launched, during which various public, cultural and mass events, dialogue platforms, creative competitions and master classes will be organized for the elderly. The grand opening took place in Grodno State College of Arts, the correspondent of sb.by reports.

- Grodno region for 10 days will be recognized in love with their parents, grandparents. We will hold many events to once again thank the older generation for their work and dedication. Each of you has made a personal contribution to the development of our country. You have personally observed the time when Belarus was reviving after the war: new factories, kindergartens, avenues and other infrastructure were built. Thank you for your work, enthusiasm and inexhaustible energy. About 268 thousand elderly people live in Grodno region, of which more than 60 thousand continue to work. They work in all areas where the experience of the older generation is really needed - these are teachers of schools, colleges, universities, masters in art and creativity.

Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Labor, Employment and Social Protection of the Grodno Regional Executive Committee Alexander Goryacheva noted that our country has a strong system of state support for people of “golden” age:

- In Grodno region there are about 268 thousand elderly citizens, of which more than 180 thousand people are aged 65 years and older. The region is home to 75 people who have crossed the century mark. In Belarus, the elderly are entitled to financial payments, affordable quality medical care, comprehensive opportunities for a rich life, prolonging active and healthy longevity.

- In our country, unlike many others, everything is done to ensure that our veterans live with dignity. These are financial support, volunteer assistance to those in need, moral support from specialists, organization of events by the territorial center of social services and much more. Such meetings as today allow the elderly to communicate, ask questions or requests to the leadership of the region, and just have a good time. These days, the most worthy pensioners will be congratulated and encouraged by the heads of enterprises and organizations to whom they gave the best years of their lives.

- At the concert I always get a lot of impressions and emotions. For more than 35 years I worked at the factory "Khimvolokno" as a controller-restorer. I always went to work like a holiday. I liked my case. I am very proud that I was born and live in Belarus, a country with peaceful skies and confidence in the future.

- Our health, success and vitality depend on how we treat each other. You need to respect others, be friends with young people, always support your loved ones, colleagues and friends. Creative events, concerts, meetings with young people are very inspiring and filling internally. I am glad that our city pays great attention to this from the organizations and management of the region.