Every citizen has the right to social security in the event of old age, disability, sickness, loss of a breadwinner, unemployment and in other cases provided by law. Everyone has the right to maintain his health. The system for medical assistance and services is stipulated by law. The state executes programs for the preservation of the health of the population and assists in the development of physical education and sports. Every citizen has the right to education.
Secondary education is free of charge in state academic institutions.
Every citizen has the right on a competitive basis to receive higher and other specialized education in state academic institutions free of charge. Regulation of the establishment and operation of non-state academic institutions is provided by law. Everyone has the right to freedom of literary, artistic, scientific and technical creativity, to benefit from scientific achievements and to participate in the cultural life of society. Intellectual property is protected by law. Citizens belonging to national minorities have the right to preserve their traditions and to develop their language and culture.