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202031 minPGdocumentary

Unknown Belarus. Assignment

202031 minPGdocumentary

Belarus is the only European country with a compulsory assignment system for students funded by the state budget after graduation.

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Lyubov Zemtsova,

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Belarus is the only European country with a compulsory assignment system for students funded by the state budget after graduation.

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Lyubov Zemtsova

Lyubov Zemtsovadirector

Yuliya Shatun

Yuliya Shatundirector

Synopsis

Belarus mandates a compulsory assignment for students funded by the state. Graduates who excel in a competitive admission process receive free education but are then sent to remote areas where few are willing to work. These locations often face challenging conditions and lack proper infrastructure. The film details the experiences of these graduates as they navigate their assignments in places that struggle to attract professionals. The documentary runs for 31 minutes and was released in 2020.

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