Lukashenko praised citizens for snow clearing

January 13, 2026. President Alexander Lukashenko stated that joint efforts by citizens to clear snow are an expression of patriotism and each person's contribution to the country's development. He noted that efforts made not only at work but also in the common interest allowed them to 'overcome' the snowfall problem, and he called for continuing on this united path. 'The fact that we worked—that is our patriotism,' he emphasized. A key point in the speech was the recognition of collective work contributing to Belarus's economic, cultural, and socio-educational development.