Ministry of forestry held a meeting Minister Mikhail Amelyanovich a veteran of world war II Alexei Rybalchenko. The head of Department congratulated Alexei Nikolaevich with the last jubilee - the 90th anniversary and handed him a memorable gift: a picture of Belarusian forests.

Note that Alexey Rybalchenko from 1982 to 1987 worked as senior engineer of animal science Management for the production of consumer goods and production side of use in the forests of Ministry of forestry BSSR. Today Alexey Nikolaevich, the last veteran of world war II among the employees of the Ministry.

Talking with the celebrant, Mikhail Amelyanovich said that the forestry Ministry has always paid special attention to such meetings, and wished Alexei Nikolayevich to overcome a 100-year milestone.

"You were engaged in beekeeping, and honey, as you know, has useful properties that allow it to live long," - said the Minister of forestry.

In turn, Alexey Rybalchenko thanked the Ministry for its attention to him and stressed that he always treated the forest with a special love. "Here and beautiful nature, and friendly people working," said the hero of the day.

Press service of the Ministry of forestry