President Off Duty

Hometown

Hometown
The President’s hometown is the agro-town of Alexandria. He spent his childhood years there. Tourists like to visit the school the future President went to and to take a seat at his desk for good luck. Not far from Alexandria there is Trofimov’s Spring, a sacred spring arranged by Aleksandr Lukashenko's grandfather. Every year Aleksandr Lukashenko comes to attend the festival “Alexandria Gathers Friends”. Learn more

Family

Family
The President of Belarus has a large family. Aleksandr Lukashenko is a father of three. He also has seven grandchildren. The eldest son Viktor is the NOC President. Dmitry runs the Presidential Sports Club. The youngest son Nikolai is keen on ice hockey, music, and foreign languages. Learn more

Vegetable Garden

Vegetable Garden
Since childhood, Aleksandr Lukashenko is used to working the land. Farming has remained his hobby during the presidency. For the President gardening is a relaxing escape from the pressures of a busy schedule. Today Aleksandr Lukashenko runs a large vegetable garden. The impressive harvest, which is gathered every year, is traditionally sent to children's and nursing homes. Learn more

Sport

Sport
Sport has always been present in the life of Aleksandr Lukashenko. In his youth it was football. Now it is ice hockey, skiing and roller skiing. The Belarusian leader also plays volleyball and basketball, he is a good tennis player and is fond of cycling. Learn more

Moments

Moments
The President’s schedule features many informal events. Every year Aleksandr Lukashenko takes part in a nationwide Subbotnik, a day of voluntary unpaid work. He often meets with the youth. The national ball of graduates, the President’s New Year party for children and the nationwide New Year's ball in the Palace of Independence are among the most beautiful traditions of sovereign Belarus. Learn more