On April 26, the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident, commemorative events were held in Minsk, as well as throughout Belarus, in honor of the heroes who gave their strength, health, and lives to save millions.
Every year on this day, people gather at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Seeking the Lost" to honor the memory of the liquidators of the Chernobyl accident. Among them are veterans, participants in the liquidation efforts, representatives of government agencies, public organizations, and young people.
Flowers were laid at the memorial signs "To the Akhvyars of Charnobyl" and "The Peace Stone of Hiroshima" in the Park of Peoples' Friendship by participants in the accident liquidation, representatives of government bodies, public organizations and youth.
The event once again underscored that the feat of the liquidators will forever remain in the hearts of the Belarusian people.
Among the participants of the commemorative event, as part of the delegation of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus, was Tatsiana Chatyrka, The First Deputy Head of Belhydromet.
Her participation in this event is no coincidence. From the very first hours after the accident, our specialists monitored the radiation situation, provided data for decision-making, and continue to conduct observations to this day. Belhydromet is one of the key organizations that carries the scientific and practical legacy of those tragic days.
This day once again reminded us that the feat of the Chernobyl accident liquidators will forever remain in the hearts of the Belarusian people. Belhydromet stands with the people. In memory and in deeds.
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