Lukashenko marks 15 years in power

Fifteen years ago, on January 7, 2008, the inauguration ceremony of the new president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, took place live on 'Pervy'. At the moment of taking the oath of office, he emphasized that the strength and support he invoked came from the 'voices of millions of honest and loyal people'. In his speech, the president stressed that thanks to joint efforts, 'peace on Belarusian soil', 'unity', and 'national dignity' had been preserved. Today, fifteen years later, the Belarusian people continue to follow the principles established during the inauguration.

Context

The inauguration occurred during a period of strengthening the regime, which 'Pervy' regularly references in its news reports, emphasizing the resilience of national values.