October 1 - Day of elderly people
26% of population in current Belarus are pensioners (2,5 million people).
Among them there are 132 thousand lonely people and 579 thousand of those who live alone. There are also 34 thousand of the Great Patriotic war veterans and 10 heroes of the Soviet Union in the country. About 20 thousand Belarusians are aged 90-99. 558 people have crossed the line of 100 years old.
Numerous events dedicated to the Day of elderly people will take place today. There will be concerts, events and just actions aimed at helping the old and the weak. Moreover, public transportation will be free for elderly people today in many regions of the country.
