On June 26, the Institute of Economics of NAS of Belarus hosted a round table dedicated to the 92nd anniversary of the Institute

In accordance with the program of measures to conduct Economics Week, on June 26, a round table dedicated to the 92nd anniversary of the Institute was held. Its history, which has been going on for almost a century, is rich in significant economic events, outstanding fundamental developments, as well as a vibrant social life.

One of the main factors has been and remains human capital, the staff of the Institute and their contribution to the economic development of the country.

Director of the Institute Denis MUKHA delivered a welcoming speech. He focused his attention on the importance of studying the history of the Institute, thanked for the responsiveness and desire to share the memories of invited guests and workers who have been and are engaged in scientific activity within the walls of the Institute for a long time.

Julia VITYAZ, junior researcher at the Center of Innovation and Investment Policy, prepared a presentation and spoke about the life of the Institute from the 30s of the last century to the present day. Many events surprised the attenders and became the subject of admiration for the scientists of the past.

Then there was a thematic quiz. Researcher at the Center of Innovation and Investment Policy Nikita VOITOVICH prepared a series of questions about the main significant scientific achievements and personalities in the history of the Institute. Alexander CEDRIK, a researcher at the Department of Socio-Economic Development Monitoring, became the winner.

The final stage of the event was a warm conversation between the Institute’s staff and invited guests. Through the prism of time, they analyzed the development of the Institute in various periods of its formation, noted scientific leaders who had trained a large number of highly qualified scientific personnel, etc.

Scientists whose lives and work have been associated with the Institute for a long time include:

Alexander LUCHENOK, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, who has been working at the Institute for over 40 years;

Vladimir FATEEV, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, who has worked at the Institute for 30 years;

Marina MARKUSENKO, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, who has been working at the Institute for over 35 years;

Irina KOLESNIKOVA, who has been working at the Institute for over 40 years;

Natalia KUZMENKOVA, who has been working at the Institute for over 40 years.

We remember and are proud of the scientists of our Institute!