On February 13, 2024, an enlightening talk «On the preparation and conduct of the 2024 election campaign» took place at the Institute of Economics of NAS of Belarus.

On February 13, 2024, an enlightening talk «On the preparation and conduct of the 2024 election campaign» was held at the Institute of Economics of NAS of Belarus (hereinafter referred to as the Institute), organized by the Council of Young Scientists of the Institute.

Director of the Institute Denis MUKHA addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He noted that in 2024 there will be a single voting day for the first time, which is provided for by the latest amendments made to the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus. He also emphasized that a responsible approach to the voting procedure is an opportunity to show a civic position and directly influence the well-being of the country.

Associate Professor of the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law, BSU, Candidate of Political Sciences, Elena ABRAMENKO made a report on the topic «Innovations of the Electoral Legislation of the Republic of Belarus». She spoke in an accessible and visual manner about the main changes in the electoral legislation. During the conversation, the speaker noted the importance of the upcoming election campaign, as well as its impact on the composition of the delegates to the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly.

A question-and-answer conversation with young scientists about the procedure for nominating candidates for deputies was held by the chairman of the Pervomaiskaya district organization of the Republican public association «Belaya Rus», deputy of the Minsk City Council of Deputies of the 28th convocation Sergei MAZOVKA. The conversation had an interactive form, and its participants demonstrated involvement and interest.

Interesting facts about the peculiarities of domestic and foreign electoral systems were brought to the audience by the senior researcher of the Institute, Chairman of the primary trade union organization of the Institute Albina SIBIRSKAYA.

Following the principle of peer education, young scientists of the Institute Vladimir GRINKO and Andrei SULEIKOV spoke about the history and current political and legal status of the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly. The speakers emphasized that the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly is a democratic institution for activating public opinion and one of the most important forms of democracy in the Republic of Belarus.

As a result of the conversation, its participants came to the conclusion: elections to Parliament and local Councils of Deputies are an opportunity to participate in governing the country, influence decisions made and see the results of their talent, expertise and hard work.