Events

The plan includes more than 70 points. It lists the events dedicated to the patriotic education of young people, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle, development of mass sport and safe living skills, and support of young people in difficult circumstances.

Part of the activities will also aim to support creative activity, discover gifted and talented youth. For example, next year will see a series of national competitions, festivals, tournaments, where young people can show themselves.

Special attention will be paid to employment, support for youth entrepreneurship, formation of the talent pool, and work with young professionals. In addition, international youth cooperation will be continued.

According to the resolution, the Education Ministry will coordinate the activities under the national plan for the Year of Youth.

As was reported, on 16 October President of Belarus signed the decree declaring the year 2015 as the Year of Youth. The document was adopted in order to promote creative, scientific and professional potential of the youth, assist their active involvement in the socio-economic life of the country and promote patriotism and civic responsibility in young people.

As of early2014, there were 2.185 million young people aged between 14 and 31 in Belarus, which accounted for 23.08% of the total population.