September 11th, a meeting between first-year students and a law enforcement representative was held at BNTU Dormitory No. 16 to discuss crime prevention. The start of the academic year is a time when out-of-town students are just beginning to settle into the capital, so these discussions are held in the first few weeks of September.
For reference: Speaker of the event: Andrey Vladimirovich Maslov, Head of the Department for Law Enforcement and Prevention of the Public Safety Police of the Pervomaisky District Department of Internal Affairs of Minsk.
The main goal of the meeting: to develop a legal culture among young people, prevent illegal activities, and help students adapt to life in a big city.
The meeting was held in an open dialogue format. Andrei Vladimirovich provided first-year students with a detailed discussion of the most common risks they might face, precautions, and legal liability for violations. The speaker placed particular emphasis on:
Urban safety and rules of conduct on public transport. Cybercrime and fraud prevention.
Rules of conduct in various unforeseen life situations.
The importance of this event is hard to overstate. The children didn't just listen; they actively engaged in the conversation, asking questions and thoroughly analyzing real-life examples. This helps recent schoolchildren adapt more quickly to independent life and approach every action consciously.
Dormitory No. 16 teacher Tatyana Fedorovna shared her impressions:
" For our first-year students, moving to Minsk is a huge step into adulthood. There's more freedom here, but also much more responsibility. We see how important it is to promptly advise them on how to behave in a big city to avoid trouble. Andrey Vladimirovich struck the right tone: the conversation was serious, yet very accessible. The students truly thought about many things."
The dormitory administration and students sincerely thank Andrey Vladimirovich Maslov for the open, honest, and informative conversation. We greatly appreciate that a leader of such caliber took the time out of his busy schedule to personally connect with our first-year students and help them take their first steps into student life safely.
Crime prevention is an ongoing process, requiring the efforts of both the administration and the students themselves. The recent meeting demonstrated that our first-year students are ready for adult dialogue. We are confident that the knowledge they gain will help them experience a vibrant, fulfilling, and, most importantly, safe college life!
