Today the President awarded the Order of Friendship of Peoples to pilot-cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky for his considerable achievements in space exploration and his personal contribution to strengthening the international relations. The meeting was emotional and very warm. The Belarusian cosmonaut arrived at the Palace of Independence with his family. Oleg and his family had a tour about the main halls of the Palace.
According to the cosmonaut, the award bestowed upon him will be kept on the Belarusian soil. "It's really a very high honor," he said. - "It is a very high assessment of my work, my labor. I really love Belarus. This is the land where I was born, where I was raised by my parents, by my friends, by high school. Perhaps, this still helps me to go through life with confidence. I always know that this is my home, that I am always welcome here."
The head of the state added that Belarus is training several people to fly into the space. Alexander Lukashenko expressed hope that Oleg Novitsky would be involved in their selection and preparation for the future flights.
Alexander Lukashenko awards Oleg Novitsky with Order of Friendship of Peoples
21 декабря 2021












