Lukashenko: girls don't get married

During a live broadcast, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that 'girls' should not get married without a serious approach to work. He emphasized that 'they think, well, he's nice,' but 'he can't do anything,' and 'that's why there are no children.' According to him, the state should provide support to families. Lukashenko urged schoolchildren and older children to 'engage in labor,' saying it unites and strengthens people. The president noted that 'you can work two or three hours in a team,' but he does not want to 'toil' until evening.

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Lukashenko often emphasizes the importance of labor and family values in his public statements.