Miory Regional Executive Committee
The "For Spiritual Revival" award is presented year after year for what Belarusians have done out of the goodness of their hearts, not for show, in the name of art, not for sale. This was stated by the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at the award ceremony for "For Spiritual Revival", special awards to cultural and art figures, and the "Belarusian Sports Olympus" for 2025, a BELTA correspondent reports.
The Belarusian leader recalled that in the early nineties, in the first years of independence, the theme of searching for the Belarusian Orthodox relic - the Cross of Euphrosyne of Polotsk - was very actively discussed. At that time, Alexander Lukashenko, being a presidential candidate, said in an interview to journalists that it was not time to search for a relic, but to restore the economy.
"But in a certain sense, we have found a shrine. Very quickly - in the heart of the people," he emphasized. "We found this symbol of spirituality in people who, in the shortest possible time, restored the normal pace of development of the national economy. Who, despite the lack of money, developed the traditions of folk art and other forms of art - completely non-commercial and unpopular at that time. We found it in people of goodwill - merciful and selfless, who preserved their inner purity in such harsh times."
Soloist of the brass band of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Minsk City Executive Committee Anna Blagova was awarded a special prize of the President of Belarus
Ksenia Pogorelaya, an artist-soloist-instrumentalist of the branch "Museum of the History of Architecture of St. Sophia Cathedral" of the Polotsk National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve, was awarded a special prize of the President of Belarus
The President noted that two years after the first presidential elections in Belarus, the "For Spiritual Revival" award was established with funds earned by the entire country. "Year after year, we present it for what is done from the heart, not for show. In the name of art, not for sale. For the good of the country, but not for glory," he said.
- Lukashenko emphasized the importance of preserving unity in Belarus against the backdrop of the "madness" of the modern world
- Lukashenko thanked Belarusian military personnel for their peaceful military service
Yelizaveta Chervontseva, a teacher at the M.K. Oginski Molodechno State Musical College, was awarded a Special Prize of the President of Belarus
The "For Spiritual Revival" award was presented to the creative team consisting of Vladislava Artiukovskaya, artistic director of the Youth Variety Theatre, and Anna Lukashenko, a songwriter
The Brest Puppet Theatre ensemble was awarded a Special Prize of the President of Belarus
The creative team of the National State Television and Radio Company was awarded the "For Spiritual Revival" prize
The Head of State noted that the words "spirituality" and "culture" are closely interconnected and one is impossible without the other. "Culture is the pulse of life, the life of our people. If we preserve the material, creative, spiritual heritage of our ancestors, we have a history. If there is something to preserve, it means there is a people, and therefore there is a state. Simple truths. And thank you to everyone who brings them to life - who cherishes historical memory, culture, spiritual values," the President said.
The Belarusian leader emphasized that the idea of the "For Spiritual Revival" award ceremony is very important. "We have created a tradition that has become a cultural achievement of our generation. Our children will definitely preserve it. I am absolutely convinced of this. I am convinced because you, the laureates, are creative and very bright people. Your example inspires," said the Head of State.
Honored Coach of the USSR and BSSR Spartak Mironovich
Alexander Lukashenko congratulated the laureates of the "For Spiritual Revival" award, special awards for figures of culture and art, and the "Belarusian Sports Olympus" award on their well-deserved recognition. "Both the demand for it and the concept of the solemn event, which we are holding at the Palace of the Republic during these bright, festive days, came from life. From our shared history," noted Alexander Lukashenko.
The special award "Belarusian Sports Olympus" was presented to the Presidential Sports Club
The special award of the President of Belarus was granted to the staff of the National Academic Grand Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus
The ensemble of the exemplary dance group "Chabarok" of the Minsk State Palace of Children and Youth has been awarded a Special Prize of the President of Belarus
The Mosty District Library team has been awarded a Special Prize of the President of Belarus
Viktor Shipkov, senior district police inspector of the public security police department of the internal affairs department of the Gomel District Executive Committee, has been awarded the "For Spiritual Revival" prize
Andrei Martynyuk, a master of folk arts and crafts at the Dzerzhinsk District Center of Culture and Folk Art, has been awarded a Special Prize of the President of Belarus
Alexander Efremov, artistic director of the honored collective of the Republic of Belarus, the film actor studio of the National Film Studio "Belarusfilm", has been awarded a Special Prize of the President of Belarus
The author's team of the National State Television and Radio Company has been awarded the "For Spiritual Revival" prize
The Head of State also congratulated all Belarusians on Christmas: "May success accompany each of you in your endeavors, may all your dreams come true, and may your hearts be filled with good spirits, warmth, and certainly joy. I wish you the most important things - peace, kindness, and well-being."