Đurašković: Student activism is an important segment of every democratic society

Student activism is an important segment of every democratic society, because young people, through their actions, point to challenges and contribute to overcoming them, said the Mayor of Cetinje, Nikola Đurašković.

On the occasion of marking April 4th - Students' Day, Đurašković, President of the Assembly of the Royal Capital Milena Vujović, and President of UBNOR and Anti-Fascists Cetinje Borislav Pravilović laid a wreath at the grave of Žarko Marinović, at the local cemetery in Očinići.

"This is a tribute to law student and member of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia Žarko Marinović, who lost his life on April 4, 1936, during student demonstrations at Belgrade University. The protest occurred due to attempts by the then authorities to introduce a university police force, which provoked strong student resistance. In memory of his sacrifice, April 4 is marked as Students' Day, as a reminder of the fight for student rights and the dignity of students," the Royal Capital reminds in a statement.

Congratulating Students' Day, Đurašković emphasized that this date reminds us of the courage and determination of young people who have initiated change and fought for a more just society throughout history.

"Students' Day reminds us of the courage and determination of young people who throughout history have been the bearers of change and the fight for a more just society. Among them, a special place is occupied by our fellow citizen, law student Žarko Marinović, whose sacrifice is permanently woven into the values ​​that Student's Day symbolizes today. Student activism represents an important segment of every democratic society, because young people, through their actions, point to challenges and contribute to overcoming them. It is important to remain persistent, responsible and dedicated, to cultivate critical thinking and actively participate in building a society based on knowledge and equal opportunities," said Đurašković.

He said that students are an important driver of social development and bearers of future changes. "The capital of Cetinje remains a reliable partner in your education and development, with the aim of creating an environment in which you will be able to realize your potential," said the mayor.

Wreaths were also laid by students of the University of Montenegro, the director of the Cultural Center of the Royal Capital of Cetinje, Jelena Milošević, and representatives of the Faculty of Montenegrin Language and Literature.

In anticipation of April 4th - Students' Day, a two-day program was organized that included "Portrait of the Writer Obrad Nenezić", a lecture by historian Miloš Vukanović, a symbolic walk along Žarko Marinović Street, and the presentation of Ivan Martinović's doctoral dissertation.