– Military service is by definition not easy, and one must be prepared for it. But after completing your service, you will gain reliable and loyal friends, – assured the military commissar. – You are going to the army from a symbolic place in the year of the 80th anniversary of the Victory over the fascist invaders. The memory of this day will remain with you for a lifetime. Perform your duties with honor and dignity.

Vyacheslav Durnov, Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee, reminded that the army serves as a guarantee of national security and stable development of the country:

– Your task is to keep your powder dry. You bear a great responsibility – to defend our Motherland, – emphasized Vyacheslav Durnov. – I am confident that you will honestly fulfill your civic duty, and army service will be a good start in your life path.

On behalf of the parents, Irina Khoteikina spoke, wishing the young men strong army friendships and reminding them that their families and loved ones are proud of them and are waiting for them at home. By the way, Irina Khoteikina's son, Ilya Simporokhov, trained as a master forester at the Vitebsk Technological College, joined the army with great enthusiasm, and plans to continue his service on a contract basis.

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