As is traditional, on behalf of President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, presents were given to families whose first Belarusian babies were born in the new year. This glorious tradition highlights the importance of family and motherhood, making the first day of the year meaningful for the entire country and serving as a reminder that the new year begins with the most important event — the birth of new life. Five babies were born just after midnight across the republic. In Minsk, the first baby girl was born at 7:39am at the maternity ward of City Clinical Hospital No. 6.
Natalya Eismont, the President’s Press Secretary, presented gifts to the joyful mother and her baby, who is the second child in the Lapanik family, “Believe me, there is no better news for our President than hearing that healthy babies are being born into our happy Belarusian families, with such beautiful and joyful mothers. We have no doubt that these kids will have a happy future. May everything be well and peaceful, and may your children grow up in this wonderful country we all share. It’s impossible not to remember the President’s guidance. You know what he wishes for every Belarusian mother. So, if a third child is born, it means your mission as a mother will be fully accomplished. The most important thing is the health of your entire family and your wonderful daughter. Wishing you all the best.”
The girl was born measuring 49cm in length and weighing 2,640gr. Her parents chose a beautiful classic name for her: Anna.
“Our family already has a nine-year-old son, Mikhail, who is growing up, and now there will be another child’s voice in the house,” mother Anastasia Lapanik said. “The hospital stay is comfortable: the attentive staff, doctors and nurses provide care and support. We were especially touched by the congratulations from the President — it was the first and most unexpected. It’s very exciting; we didn’t anticipate such recognition. For us as parents, this is not only a joyful occasion but also a sign of appreciation for the importance of family and motherhood.”
In the first hours of 2026, 76 children were born in Belarus: 39 girls and 37 boys.