Lukashenko: some rectors have resorted to anti-state policies and become "little tsars"
November 20, 2025
Some rectors, especially young ones, have gone too far, engaging in anti-state policies and becoming "little tsars." President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko stated this on November 20, while making personnel decisions, as reported by a BELTA correspondent.
The Head of State approved the appointment of new rectors at two universities in the country. Sergey Kasperovich will serve as the Rector of the Belarusian State Technological University. Previously, he held the position of Rector at the Brest State Technical University.
Yury Mashin has been approved for the position of Rector of A.A. Kuleshov Mogilev State University. Previously, he served as the First Vice-Rector of the Belarusian-Russian University.
Addressing the new university leaders, the President urged them to focus primarily on achieving concrete results, especially since they are educated and progressive individuals who should understand the requirements placed upon them. "Rector is a tremendous position. One can only dream of such work. Everything is at your fingertips: you work with youth, you have intelligent, competent subordinates. Results are needed," said Alexander Lukashenko.
At the same time, the President spoke critically about the behavior of certain university rectors. "Some have gone too far. Especially young rectors. They have already reached the point of anti-state policy. They have become "little tsars" there, in the university," he noted. "God forbid you get dizzy from success. There must be a certain policy. Otherwise, some say: "In the West - that's great, but here - not so much." And at the same time, all of you and those I am talking about (excuse me, I am not naming names today), they received their education and became great here. Therefore, work honestly and carefully."