 To pupils, students, postgraduate students, teachers, educators, research personnel
Dear friends,
I cordially congratulate you on Knowledge Day.
The date of September 1st brings a feeling of holiday to thousands of people, from a school student to a grey-haired professor, who are united by their unquenchable thirst for knowledge and their joy of creative work. A splendid world opens up before you, the world filled with the treasures of wisdom that gives boundless opportunities for new discoveries and spiritual growth.
Belarus is rightly proud of the high quality of education which is one of its greatest national treasures. The policy conducted in our country guarantees equal conditions to all in obtaining new knowledge, self-fulfilment and civic development.
Dear pupils, students and postgraduate students,
Work persistently to reach the peaks of science, value friendship and mutual support. May this new academic year bring you success and take you closer to the fulfilment of your long-cherished dream.
Distinguished teachers and educators,
Keep loyalty to your sacred calling. May the fire of love of your students, of service to the ideals of education and goodness always burn in your hearts.
I wish you to be healthy, successful in your studies and your work, happy and prosperous.
Alexander Lukashenko | 
