Cosmonauts Send Greetings from Space as Vileika Doctor Awarded Medal

Vileika Hospital Chief Physician Awarded Prestigious Medal; Cosmonauts Send Greetings from Space VILEIKA, BELARUS – In a heartwarming ceremony held in Vileika on June 10, 2025, Irina Pavlovna Makarova, the chief physician of the Vileika Central District Hospital, received a prestigious medal from the Belarusian Peace Fund. The event gained unique significance with a special video message from Belarusian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The cosmonauts, in their message, offered congratulations to the medical workers, stating, "We send our biggest greetings from 400 kilometers above the Earth! We want to express our gratitude for your very necessary, important, and very difficult work." The video greeting underscored the cosmonauts' appreciation for the dedication of medical professionals. Makarova, visibly moved, accepted the award, which recognized her and her team's significant contributions to the community. The event showcased the importance of recognizing the hard work of healthcare professionals and the strong sense of national pride in Belarus. The unexpected message from space added a memorable and inspiring element to the ceremony.