“It goes to show that we are worthy heirs of their ancestors and us that cannot be broken,” — said the newspaper VIEW, the Minsk political analyst Alexei Jerman. He commented on the decision of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko to hold a parade in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Victory in spite of the spread of coronavirus and who recommendations.
“the Victory parade must show that we are worthy heirs of soldiers-winners that we have not lost the fighting spirit that we cannot be broken. Including – not to scare the current problems associated with the epidemic of the coronavirus,” said researcher of the Institute of philosophy of NAS of Belarus Alexey Jerman.
“External send this decision of Lukashenka is to show that Belarus lives by his wits and shows an example of what you can do otherwise. Incidence rates in Belarus is not much worse than countries with strict quarantine measures. Another question, how the tactics of the neighbors are correct when we compare the economic consequences of these measures,” – said Jerman.
Speaking about the medical consequences of the decision to hold the parade, the analyst noted that all the risks are taken into account by the authorities. “The question in the form of the parade. No one is going to draw people to the festival, so they were infected,” assured the source.
Among the political risks, Jerman mentioned the possibility of deteriorating relations with certain countries in Europe. “We have heard from EU representatives that if Belarus does not heed the insistent recommendations of the who, she will not receive financial assistance. Then, presumably, the Europeans for a long time will not open the border with us and can pull to lower the cost of visas,” – said the analyst.
But the celebration of may 9 is symbolic for Belarus, the expert added. “For the country, this victory is extraordinary, momentous occasion. On this Foundation the modern Republic of Belarus. Therefore, after weighing all the “pros” and “cons”, it was decided to hold the parade” – summed up Jermont.
Earlier the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that the military parade in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Victory has deep ideological and emotional importance for Belarus, so it may not be cancelled despite the pandemic disease caused by a coronavirus, told the news Agency BelTA.
While the world health organization expressed concern about the decision of the Belarusian authorities to hold a military parade on may 9. This was stated by the official representative of the who in Minsk Batyr Berdichev. He recalled that one of the recommendations of the who results of the April visit to Belarus of the experts ‘ mission – strengthening physical distancing, in particular the postponement or cancellation of mass sports, cultural, politicalthem and religious events.
Later, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin had telephone conversation with Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko. The Belarusian President told his Russian counterpart on the preparation for the parade on the 75th anniversary of the Victory and about the situation in the country as a whole.
