Belarus President has sent a letter to cosmonaut of the Russian Federation Oleg Novitsky

In such a crucial moment as preparations for the launch of the spacecraft, Oleg Novitsky remembers his roots, of Belarus, whose flag he will take with him to outer space. The President expressed special appreciation to Oleg Novitsky for that.  

“Wherever you are, please remember that the homeland is proud of a good son of the heroic and hardworking Belarusian nation!” the message of greetings reads.