This year, 53 young specialists arrived at organizations, institutions, and enterprises of the Glusk district. All of them have already started work, are settling into their work teams, getting used to new places, and arranging their daily lives.

How the transition from being a student or pupil to being an independent worker is going, how senior colleagues and management have received the young newcomers, and what state support yesterday's university and college graduates can count on — these and many other topics were discussed on September 11 at a meeting between the chairman of the Glusk District Executive Committee, Alexei Zhuravlev, and young specialists.

The event began within the walls of the district historical and local lore museum. There, a tour was given for the young people, introducing them to the history of the district, and in the exhibition hall they viewed the collection of radio equipment "From the Phonograph to the Tape Recorder." The owner of the collection, Albert Volkov, spoke about the exhibits and demonstrated them in action.

Then, at the district executive committee, the head of the district, Alexei Zhuravlev, met and talked with the young specialists.

"I want you to understand: you have come to work, not to serve out your time," he said, addressing the young people. "You are now adult, independent workers and specialists, and you must understand this. Today all conditions are being created for you; the state provides various benefits for young specialists. Ask questions, come forward, and you will be helped and advised. But also remember your responsibility and your duties. Even if you do not plan to stay here long-term, still serve your required time conscientiously and do your job well," the chairman of the district executive committee said in his parting words to the young specialists.

The meeting was also attended by Chairman of the District Council of Deputies Roman Tychina and Deputy Chairman of the District Executive Committee Anatoly Lasotsky. Priority provision of rental housing, preferential loans for purchasing goods, additional payments, opportunities to distinguish themselves in youth initiatives and undertakings, conditions for recreation and sports — this is what the young specialists were told about by Head of the Housing, Architecture and Construction Department of the District Executive Committee Evgenia Grigorieva, Head of the Department for Labor, Employment and Social Protection Elena Kirey, Chief Specialist of Banking Center No. 707 of Belarusbank Olga Kashko, First Secretary of the District Committee of the BRSM Anna Martynova, Chief Specialist of the District Executive Committee for Sports Igor Sushchenya, and Head of the Culture Sector Alina Khlistunova.

That the young people who came to work with us are serious, find understanding and support from their elders, and are not afraid of difficulties — we saw this for ourselves by talking with the boys and girls during the meeting.

Mikhail Alyokhna, instructor-methodologist at FSK:

"The team received me well, helped me get a dormitory, and the director helps a lot with work. I'm getting into it, getting used to it, some things are working out, and I've developed an interest."

Kirill Gromyko, basketball coach-teacher at the Youth Sports School:

"I'm putting together a group of kids from grades 2–4; I need 20 people, and I already have 16. I'm also training older kids who have played basketball before. There's mutual understanding with them. Everything is good in the team too — they know me here because I'm a graduate of our sports school myself."

Nikita Kiselevich, physical education teacher at Usterkhovskaya Secondary School:

"The team received me very well, like a son. I have physical education classes, and football, volleyball, and basketball sections, and I'll also be teaching an elective on blogging. I try to maintain discipline; the children listen, show interest, exercise with pleasure, and love physical education. So everything is good at work, and in everyday life everything is fine too: for now I live with my aunt, and I'm on the waiting list for rental housing."

Ilya Yurevich, forest management engineer at the Glussky Forestry Enterprise:

— I was taught the basics of the profession, and now I'm getting used to the practice. I already do some things on my own, and for some things I still ask for help. During my internship at the Kirov forestry, the assistant forester Pavel Gennadyevich Mironov helped me a lot, explained things, and taught me. I am very grateful to him. Now my mentor is the chief forester Alexander Vladimirovich Porsik, and he is also always ready to show and teach.

Andrei Ivanov, bricklayer at PMK-249:

— I have no problems with everyday life; I'm local, I live at home. Work is also fine. Of course, there are difficulties, but I'm getting used to it. I've already worked on two sites: a residential building on Gagarin Street and a farm in Dubrova.

Daniil Novikov, mechanic for repair and maintenance of milking equipment at OJSC Glussky-AGRO:

— There are always difficulties at work, especially when you're just starting out, but I try, I do what I can, and I learn on the job. My everyday life has long been settled; I live at home.

Alesya Rylenko, head of the Balashevichi FAP:

— I'm from Bobruisk myself. In Glusk I live in a rented apartment; it's a more convenient option for me, especially since part of the rent is compensated. At work I'm getting into everything, trying to cope, but I also ask senior colleagues for advice; they give me tips and help. Local people are also understanding and kind. Working conditions are good; the FAP has everything needed.

Darya Galenza, head of the Dokoli FAP:

— Of course, it was a bit scary to start working at the FAP on my own. Mainly because you don't know people, but Natalya Nikolayevna Dolbik, who worked here before me, came by, left her phone number, and said to call if I needed anything. Other people also help, including the nurse's aide (she went with me on house calls) and even the postman: they tell me who lives where, how to find someone, and help me settle in. The FAP itself is very good, well-equipped, and has all the necessary equipment. I also liked Glusk. I'm from the Gomel region, from a similar urban-type settlement, so the conditions and pace of life are about the same as at home. I rent housing.

Viktoria Ziziko, plasterer at PMK-249:

— I work in Svetlana Kiselevich's team; right now we're building a farm in Dubrova, and we've also worked on a residential building in Glusk. Of course, not everything works out for me on the first try yet; sometimes they tell me to redo something — I redo it, no hard feelings. Work is work, you need to gain experience. I rent housing, even though I'm a local myself; I also need to learn to be independent in everyday matters.

Artyom Nalimov, installer of sanitary engineering systems and equipment at PMK-249:

— I'm doing well at work; my immediate supervisor, Yevgeny Bulanov, is a great guy. I'm satisfied with the work and the salary too. I'm from Bobruisk myself and I drive home every day; my family is there.

T. LUKASHEVICH

Photo by A. ATLAS