In order to recognize the cosmonaut's services to the Motherland, the decree provides for a number of benefits and preferences, including job retention, medical care at the National Clinical Medical Center, pension provision, and state subsidies in housing construction.
According to the document, a cosmonaut shall correspond to their high status, have a firm civic position, take an active part in the social and political life of the country, and adequately represent Belarus in the international arena.
The decree will contribute to the positive image of Belarus as a high-tech state and the country's knowledge and competencies in the field of peaceful space exploration.