Kochanova on patriotism: everything is simple for me – I will always defend my country

It is no need to stay aside from people, it is necessary to talk and hear them. Our strength lies in the truth, and we must always be open to conversation, Natalya Kochanova, the Chairperson of the Council of the Republic, believes.

During her meeting with Belarusian students, Ms. Kochanova stressed, “If a person loves his family, relatives, friends, small homeland and its people, then he is a patriot. Moreover, a person should have a core in his soul. He must have principles that he will not overstep. I can call myself a true patriot. At any time in the life of our country, I know that I will never betray anyone, I will not sell out and I will defend my country. Everything is simple for me.”