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MINSK, 20 January (BelTA) – The support of young families will remain among the top priorities in Belarus, President Alexander Lukashenko said at the 42^nd conference of the BRSM Youth Union on 20 January, BelTA has learned.

“We should admit that we probably have tried too hard to shield young people from any difficulties. You cannot cheat life. If you fail to get used to overcoming small difficulties, you will never be able to deal with the bigger ones,” the head of state said.

According to Alexander Lukashenko, the volume of housing construction will be increased in the regions and reduced in Minsk. “More often young families decide to have children when they have their own dwelling. Someone will condemn it as being too pragmatic. Yes, it is. But it is patriotic as well. It is a guarantee that children will be provided with all necessary conditions for development,” the President said.

“The poll says that the youth is ready for internal migration for the sake of their families and children. It is a very good sign. The new technologies give a possibility to assess the advantages of the young people living in the regions and having a decent and interesting work. These include healthy environment, work and social facilities within walking distance, and the opportunity to address the housing issue more quickly,” the head of state said.

Alexander Lukashenko noted that the young generation has a serious and well-weighted attitude towards children. In his words, the state’s new program Big Family launched in 2015 is aimed at these socially responsible young people.

“The family well-being lays a foundation for the well-being of the nation. Only this formula is able to secure prosperity,” Alexander Lukashenko stressed.