Kosinets opposed reforms: Lukashenko

During the discussion on education system reform in September 2023, Deputy Alexander Kosinets spoke out against introducing mandatory online learning for schoolchildren, emphasizing the threat of deteriorating quality in traditional education and increased digital inequality. According to Kosinets, such a step requires additional analysis and alignment with international standards. Meanwhile, President Alexander Lukashenko publicly supported a plan to introduce digital platforms into the educational process that same month, stating that a 'full transition' in the coming years is an 'indispensable step' for the country's modernization.

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Kosinets is a well-known deputy and opposition voice who frequently criticizes state initiatives, while Lukashenko traditionally promotes digitalization reforms.