Syrian children on vacation in Belarus

A group of 144 children from Syria went on recuperation holidays to the national children’s educational and health center Zubryonok. All of them are leaders in education, sports, and art.

The guests visited the leading Belarusian universities, the National Olympic Committee, the cultural and sports center Minsk Arena, Minsk Automobile Plant, BelAZ, and also our museums. They are also scheduled to visit the Belarusian nuclear power plant.

Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Vasily Zharko and Education Minister Igor Karpenko came in to visit them on 24 January.

During the meeting, Belarusian and Syrian kids asked questions to the officials. The guests showed interest in getting higher education at Belarusian universities, taking part in joint Olympiads and sports events.