The Year of the Small Motherland announcement will allow the implementation of initiatives to support one's region – Nikolai Sherstnev
The Year of the Small Motherland announcement will allow the implementation of people's initiatives to support their region. This opinion was expressed to journalists by the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Nikolai Sherstnev.
The Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee emphasized that when announcing the Year of the Small Motherland, it was noted that this would contribute, among other things, to drawing the attention of people who have both finances and positions to the need to support their native region. "And this is correct. We will do everything within our capabilities and strength to improve the territories," he said.
Nikolai Sherstnev recalled that his small motherland is the Orsha district. However, much connects him with Vitebsk as well. "I studied here for five years at the State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, started a family, my daughter was born, so Vitebsk is also my homeland, which I cherish very much," the head of the region emphasized.
Touching upon his alma mater, he noted that in recent years the academy has been given a stadium so that students have the opportunity to engage in outdoor activities during the summer. By May, it is planned to open a sports ground for playing volleyball and basketball here.
In the future, a large stadium is to be built behind dormitory No. 7. The need for such a facility is obvious: today, about 2.5 thousand students study at the academy, and there are not enough opportunities for outdoor activities. "This is the same example of the need to invest, to help one's native village, settlement, university with deeds, so that you are remembered, respected, and have followers in the future," Nikolai Sherstnev added.