Prosecutor’s office employee from Brest Daria Zhuk has been guarding the law and human fate for more than 20 years

Prosecutor Daria Zhuk from Brest: “From the first day I felt that my life would be devoted to serving people and the law”

The work of a prosecutor requires steadfastness, honesty and a willingness to make decisions on which the fate of a person depends. In 2022, the President presented the medal “For Labor Merit” to the Deputy Head of the Department for Supervision of Inquiry of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Brest Region Daria Zhuk for his dedication and high professionalism. The award was a recognition not only of her personal contribution, but also of the significance of the work to which she dedicated herself.

- Their attitude to the case, responsibility, seriousness bribed them, the prosecutor said. Gradually I realized that I wanted to try myself in this field. I went through all the necessary stages and got hired. From day one, I felt that my life would be devoted to serving people and the law. There was no doubt that the right choice was made.

The girl started in the Pinsk prosecutor's office. It was there that the first mentors appeared, who helped to enter the profession and understand its real requirements. In 2002, Daria continued her career in the office of the prosecutor’s office of the Brest region. Work here has become a new stage, requiring greater responsibility and involvement in professional processes.

- Every field requires continuous development. And the prosecutor's office, even more so. Every day is a need to learn, improve yourself and your knowledge to perform tasks at the proper high level, she notes.

Daria's day begins with the study of accident reports and electronic databases. This allows her to immediately see the overall picture and understand what to pay attention to in the framework of supervision of the implementation of laws in the bodies of inquiry – internal affairs bodies, financial investigation bodies, Emergencies Ministry units. Next, check the registration of applications and communications, analyze procedural decisions, monitor how police officers and other agencies conduct inspections and make decisions. This is how the daily working rhythm is formed: attention to detail, efficiency and a strict sequence of actions. Daria admits that it is impossible to remain indifferent. Her family told her repeatedly: “Don’t take everything so personally.”.

- But this is not about me, the interviewer frankly said. It is important to remain open to people and at the same time keep a sober assessment. Family for Daria, her three children - the main source of motivation. The eldest son Egor serves in the internal troops, the younger Maria and Ivan are schoolchildren. At home, she tries to be just a mother and wife, although professional rigor sometimes manifests itself.

Sometimes I argue with my husband, and he says, “Dasha, you are not in court,” she laughs.

In communicating with children, Daria relies on her professional experience: she explains to them the importance of digital security, respect for elders, communication culture and the ability to choose the environment. These conversations are not a formality, but part of the warm family atmosphere that she tries to form: I appreciate that children support each other and keep intimacy. With love in the family begins the love of the country. I sincerely love Belarus and show children all the good that our people have created and protect. I want my sons and daughters to be proud to live here in peace, harmony and prosperity. Not only to reboot, but also to keep in good shape Daria Beetle helps Pilates. She loves to read and often returns to Remarque’s books. And the best vacation for her is a trip with her family: they try to get out at least once a month together. I especially like family rafts, which have already become a tradition.

Among recent trips, excursions to the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War and to the oldest pharmacy in Grodno, a city that Daria considers very beautiful and noticeably updated, were remembered. The attitude to travel she formulates as follows:

- I like to see how life works in different places – through life, architecture, details of everyday life. I especially love the countryside: there are many beautiful, well-groomed villages in Belarus, they feel simple and authentic, I always look for this when traveling. Simple family joys fill me with energy and mental resilience, allow me to remain productive and dedicated for many years. I am very grateful to the Head of State for the high assessment of my work: a serious award gives an incentive to move forward.