Alyaksandr Lukashenka accused the rectors of several universities of engaging in anti-state policies but did not name any individuals.
“Some have gone too far. Especially the young rectors. They have already reached the point of anti-state policy. They have become ‘little tsars’ at their universities,” Lukashenka said as he appointed new rectors of the Belarusian State Technological University and Mogilev State A. Kuleshov University.
“God forbid you get dizzy with success. A certain policy must be followed. And some say: ‘In the West — now that’s something, but here — nothing.’ And at the same time all of you, including those I’m talking about (sorry, I won’t name names today), received your education here and became successful here. So work honestly and carefully,” Lukashenka warned.
He said that being a rector is a dream job and urged the newly appointed university heads to achieve tangible results.
“Being a rector is a great position. One can only dream of such a job. Everything is at your fingertips: you work with young people, with intelligent and competent subordinates. Results are needed,” Lukashenka said.
Siarhei Kasperovich has been appointed the new rector of the Belarusian State Technological University (previously he served as rector of the Brest State Technical University).
Yury Mashyn has been named rector of the Mogilev State A. Kuleshov University (formerly the first vice-rector of the Belarusian-Russian University).