Lukashenko signed decree on Year of Improvement, at least two nationwide subbotniks planned for 2025

President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 1 declaring 2025 the Year of Improvement, sb.by reports with reference to the Belarusian leader’s press service

This year marks the start of the five-year quality plan and envisages a set of measures aimed at creating and maintaining a comfortable, safe, modern and aesthetically organised living environment for people. The state will implement them jointly with organisations and citizens.

In 2025, large-scale measures will be taken – including landscaping, beautification of settlements, industrial facilities, and maintaining territories along highways and railways in good condition. At least two nationwide subbotniks (Saturday working days) will be held.

The Government has been instructed to approve the republican action plan for the Year of Improvement within one month.

The decree provides for the activation of the volunteer movement and the implementation of civic initiatives aimed at improving the country.

The Year of Improvement is to unite the efforts of the state and society to further perfect the quality of life in the Republic of Belarus.