Belarus marks Science Day

30 января 2022
Today, Belarus celebrates the Science Day. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has congratulated scientists, professionals of research institutions and institutions of higher education on their professional holiday. 

Belarus is among the countries that have a high level of scientific and technical development and innovative potential. In 2020 more than 25 thousand people were engaged in scientific research and developments in Belarus. At the same time young people are actively involved in the sphere of science. The people under 29 account for one fifth of the total number of researchers. High-tech and science-intensive products account for almost 40% of Belarusian exports of goods and services.

Nowadays, the machines and electronics manufactured in Belarus work on all continents of the globe. Domestic tractors, dump trucks, cars, electric buses and buses, household appliances, elevators and many other products are supplied to more than 100 countries. Last year alone,  the exports of services in the field of science amounted to almost 34 million dollars.