"Valuable 'pen' sets and treasured cardboard finds: KGC checks school fundraisers"
In the Gomel region of Belarus, the costs of school supplies for both elementary and high school students remain unclear, despite recent economic context changes and regulatory inspections.
According to available data, department stores offer full sets of school supplies at a cost between Br336 and Br1386 for elementary school students, and Br414 to Br1129 for high school students. However, these prices do not account for any discounts or promotions, fines imposed on traders for violating regulations, or potential changes in prices during the school year.
Specialists from the State Control Committee have started inspecting school bazaars in the region, where overpriced clothing and "golden" stationery have been found. The absence of documents confirming the quality and safety of goods is a significant issue, and trade margins have exceeded the limit in some cases, by 11.8-61%.
Five individual entrepreneurs have been found to be lacking in regulations, with penalties up to 20 basic units (Br840) imposed. The Gomel region has reported violations in these inspections, but the exact figures for school supplies in the region are not publicly detailed.
Some traders view the mandatory labeling, as prescribed by the Customs Union technical regulation, as unnecessary. For instance, some drawing albums, colored cardboard, and colored paper were almost twice as expensive as they should be, according to these regulations.
Given Belarus’s recent economic context with salary base rate increases and public sector wage adjustments, school supply costs could reflect local purchasing power. However, exact figures for Gomel region’s school supplies are not publicly detailed. To get precise and current data, contacting local Gomel educational authorities or parent organizations would be necessary.
In light of these findings, it is crucial for parents and students in the Gomel region to be vigilant when purchasing school supplies and to seek accurate, up-to-date information on costs and regulations.
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