Holidays of Ukraine - Day of Bank Workers

One more was added to the list of Ukrainian holidays dedicated to various professions in 2004 This holiday is the Day of Bank Workers of Ukraine, which is celebrated annually on May 20 These people know the real value of finance and the importance it has not only for each individual, but for the entire state The banking system is headed by the main financial institution, the National Bank of Ukraine, which ensures the stability of the official currency and the safety of the state's gold and foreign currency reserves The NBU also issues licenses to financial organizations to conduct banking activities on the territory of Ukraine and supervises their activities The main functions of Ukrainian banks include the following operations: The National Bank is located in Kyiv (Institutskaya St), in a building built in the 20th century The building was built for the needs of the State Commercial Bank, when there was a need for a larger premises Among the many projects, the architectural design of Alexander Kobelev was approved, and the foreign sculptor Elio Salya was entrusted with the interior decoration of the premises Construction began in 1902 and lasted for three years In connection with the transfer of the capital of the Ukrainian SSR from Kharkov to Kyiv in 1933, the building had to be reconstructed and two more floors added to it, without disturbing the architectural style Over the years of independence, Ukrainian banks have managed to gain the trust of their citizens, and this is due to the merit of every employee working in this area Bank Worker's Day will allow us to congratulate all those involved in this activity, as well as wish them to grow and develop professionally in the future