Alexander Lukashenko explained why Belarus preserved October Revolution Day Belarus is the only country in the post-Soviet space where October Revolution Day remains a public holiday. President Alexander Lukashenko stated this at the opening of a new hospital for infectious diseases in Minsk. The head of state emphasized that he is in favor of preserving this date as a mark of respect for history. According to him, many Belarusians still value the holiday, which is connected to their personal memories and traditions. Lukashenko also called the October Revolution a starting point for Belarus and one of the steps on the way to sovereignty and independence. He recalled that in the Soviet past there were many traditions that have survived to this day. One of them is the opening of significant facilities on holidays. The Belarusian leader added that the new hospital will receive not only Minsk residents, but also patients from other regions of the country. According to him, this should be taken into account when organizing her work.

Alexander Lukashenko explained why Belarus preserved October Revolution Day Belarus is the only country in the post-Soviet space where October Revolution Day remains a public holiday. President Alexander Lukashenko stated this at the opening of a new hospital for infectious diseases in Minsk. The head of state emphasized that he is in favor of preserving this date as a mark of respect for history. According to him, many Belarusians still value the holiday, which is connected to their personal memories and traditions. Lukashenko also called the October Revolution a starting point for Belarus and one of the steps on the way to sovereignty and independence. He recalled that in the Soviet past there were many traditions that have survived to this day. One of them is the opening of significant facilities on holidays. The Belarusian leader added that the new hospital will receive not only Minsk residents, but also patients from other regions of the country. According to him, this should be taken into account when organizing her work.