In the 103rd Vitebsk Separate Guards Airborne Brigade, new recruits took the oath
The conscripts of this autumn's draft have become full members of military collectives.
Festive events dedicated to the oath-taking ceremony by new recruits were held in formations and military units of the Armed Forces throughout Belarus. On this day, more than a thousand young men, including those from the Vitebsk region, solemnly swore allegiance to the Belarusian people. Traditionally, such ceremonies are held in the presence of representatives of the Ministry of Defense, local authorities, public organizations, veterans, relatives, and friends. For example, the commander of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces, Major General Vadim Denisenko, the deputy chairman of the city executive committee, Viktor Glushin, and the chairman of the regional organization of the Belarusian Union of Afghan War Veterans, Valerian Matskevich, came to congratulate the latest reinforcement of the famous 103rd Vitebsk Separate Guards Airborne Brigade.
— This ritual has existed since ancient times and is a dedication to the noble and respected profession of the Fatherland's defender. It symbolizes that the Belarusian people entrust you with the most precious thing – their security, — Vadim Denisenko addressed the soldiers. — Enhanced combat training, mastering a military specialty and weapons, participation in exercises and live firing await you. And the state, for its part, has taken care to ensure that you have decent living, study, and rest conditions in the army.
The event took place on the drill ground of the renowned unit. A demonstration performance by representatives of the reconnaissance company and an arms exhibition were organized for the guests. After the ceremony, the soldiers who took the oath were granted their first daytime leave.
