Lukashenka appeared at a children's New Year's celebration after falling in a hockey match
Lukashenka appeared in Minsk at a children's New Year's celebration in the Palace of the Republic
"If there are traditions, then there is a country. This means there is some uniqueness to this country," he said. "We have had a very good tradition for a long time — to greet you, children, adults, your teachers, educators, parents — everyone who has small children and who is involved in raising children, during these pre-New Year holidays. It's a good tradition to congratulate our children, to visit children."
On December 26, during a hockey game between his team and the Brest region team, an episode occurred. His team's player Yaroslav Chuprys accidentally knocked the politician down, but Lukashenka quickly got back on his feet.
"Normal working situation: hit your own so that strangers are afraid. Everything is fine. I feel good, except for a back muscle strain. I'm preparing for the next game," his press service reported on behalf of Lukashenka on Sunday evening.