Belarus may postpone military service for construction workers

The Ministry of Architecture and Construction is set to approach the Ministry of Defense in order to seek postepoment for builders' college graduates from military service for two years, writes Zviazda newspaper. Belarus Architecture and Construction Minister Aliaksandr Selyaznyou said that Belarus is seriously affected by a huge shortage of construction workers and trained building professionals.

Labor migration to Russia is cited as one of the factors, contributing to the problem. In addition, technical college graduates are routinely drafted for military service. Few return to their assignment destinations after the army.