Nikolai Snopkov and Alexander Subbotin congratulated the Kotov family from the Rossony district
On the eve of the New Year holidays, the large Kotov family from the agro-town of Klyastitsy, Rossony District, received guests. First Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Nikolai Snopkov and Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee Alexander Subbotin came to meet the residents of the family-type children's home and present them with gifts. And they immediately found themselves in a fairy tale. The performance about the magic clock was conceived and staged by all family members. The older children dressed up as Ded Moroz, Snegurochka, and Baba Yaga, while the younger ones were dressed as Snowflakes and Snowmen.
Anna and Alexey Kotov have become parents to 25 children, two of whom are their biological children, one girl is adopted, and the rest are foster children. However, this division exists only on paper; in reality, all the boys and girls who currently live in the house, and those who have already grown up and left, are considered biological children by the couple. In addition, the Kotovs already have four grandchildren.
Relationships in this friendly family are built on trust, understanding, and love. This is evident to the naked eye. Together, they take care of the cleanliness and order in the house, improve the surrounding area, and gladly work on their household plot. Three years ago, the regional administration gifted this friendly and hardworking family a tractor, which has become a great help in growing vegetables for their meals. They also decorated the Christmas tree together with ornaments that have been carefully preserved in the house for many years.
The parents fully support the children and develop their abilities. The pupils of the family-type children's home have repeatedly become winners of creative competitions. They record their achievements in the "Book of Life." The family chronicle has been kept for over ten years.
Anna Kotova is a laureate of the regional prize named after Hero of the Soviet Union Zinaida Tusnolobova-Marchuk and a winner of the republican competition "Woman of the Year." Among her awards is a diploma from the regional competition of amateur films "Happy Family Moments." The head of the family keeps pace with his wife, actively participating in cultural and public events.
Great attention is paid to a healthy lifestyle in the family. Adults and children engage in physical activities together and spend their leisure time outdoors.
– The New Year holidays are a time of magic, gifts, and making wishes. The "Our Children" campaign, which has been held in Belarus for many years, is kind and bright, and it helps to fulfill dreams. It is especially important on these days to visit places where warmth and care are most needed, – noted Alexander Subbotin, who presented the family with a large TV, and the children with sweets and footballs. As it turned out, even girls play football.
And Nikolai Snopkov, in addition to a set of household appliances, brought, as he explained, what he himself likes – educational books, a board game for a large company, and Belarusian sweets.
– We create miracles ourselves. Isn't such a large, friendly family a miracle? And not just a New Year's miracle, but a constant, real one, - said Nikolai Snopkov.