State awards were presented today in Minsk to distinguished figures from Belarus. The solemn ceremony on behalf of the head of state took place in the Palace of the Republic. Alexander Turchin and about fifty other representatives from various professions received orders of honor, medals and symbols from the hands of the Prime Minister. The list of winners includes doctors, teachers, farmers and industrialists, united by many years of professionalism, personal responsibility and dedication to their work. "A country becomes strong when it has clear goals and people are ready to achieve them," Alexander Turchin, Chairman of the Minsk Regional Executive Committee. Such ceremonies are a traditional and important reason to thank those who in their daily work make a real contribution to the development and strengthening of the sovereignty of Belarus. news. up to a maximum.