Energy Engineer Day in Russia

On the shortest daylight hours of the year, December 22, Russian energy workers celebrate their professional holiday This day is dedicated to millions of people who bring light and warmth to the homes of the country's citizens every day Today, the UES of Russia includes more than 80 regional systems, forming a powerful network that ranks second in size in the world after the United States The first time Power Engineer's Day was celebrated was in 1966, choosing the date December 22 in honor of the adoption of the plan for the electrification of Russia at the Eighth Congress of Soviets in 1920 The plan was not only carried out much ahead of schedule, but also increased almost 3 times This is a great merit of every specialist in the country’s energy industry Therefore, by decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, December 22 became the official date for honoring heat and light workers In 1980, the holiday was moved to the third Sunday of December, and only in 2015, by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, at the request of the All-Russian Electric Trade Union, the holiday was returned to its historical date This day is celebrated by specialists and service personnel throughout the Russian energy system Scientists, engineers, developers, nuclear power plant employees, thermal power plant workers, technicians, repairmen, installers and people of many other specialties From Kamchatka to Kaliningrad on this day congratulations are heard for those who make our lives comfortable Energy Engineer's Day is a very solemn and important event Despite the usual working day, the holiday is widely celebrated at the state level, at every enterprise It is especially important that on such a day, not only current employees are honored, but also industry veterans who worked selflessly and brought light to the most inaccessible corners of the Motherland For the heroes of the occasion, there are festive concerts and parades, rallies and actions, presentation of certificates, awards, gifts and bonuses For special achievements, the best masters of their craft are awarded the title “Honored Power Engineer of the Russian Federation” Congratulations from senior government officials are heard on the radio and on TV screens, documentaries and programs are broadcast on the difficult history of the country's electrification In the evening, cafes and restaurants are filled with the clink of glasses Corporate evenings are organized for energy workers, where employees happily congratulate each other on the holiday Friends and family also join here with gifts and toasts This is a holiday for people who deserve respect and respect Energy workers often work in unbearable climatic conditions, putting their health at risk Eliminate the consequences of accidents and disasters, risking their lives All this is to ensure that every home is warm and light