Road Workers Day in Russia

For the first time, Russian road workers had their own professional holiday in 1996 On October 14, 1996, in accordance with the Decree signed by the President of Russia, it was decided to celebrate the “Day of Road Transport and Road Workers” According to the decision, this solemn day began to be celebrated annually every last Sunday of October However, over time, both the name of the celebration and the date of its holding were changed On March 23, 2000, after the signing of Decree No 556 by the President of the Russian Federation, this holiday became known as “Road Workers’ Day,” and the date was moved to the third Sunday in October This professional day affects the interests of a huge number of road workers and office employees More than 3,000 enterprises and organizations of various forms of ownership take care of the condition of roads in the Russian Federation The road sector itself and related institutions of other industries provide employment to more than three quarters of a million people Every third Sunday in October, people whose job responsibilities include taking care of the proper technical condition of highways and bridges celebrate their professional day Graduates of special educational institutions wearing light-protective vests daily ensure the safe movement of vehicles and cargo along Russian roads, maintaining complex and extensive road communications between various settlements and infrastructure facilities The profession itself implies responsibility and obligation for everyone involved in it Indeed, during the construction and maintenance of highways, road workers must strictly comply with numerous requirements of construction rules, norms and standards reflected in the project documentation After all, the slightest deviation from the technical conditions that are reflected in the project threatens numerous losses and an increase in potential danger for drivers and passengers The importance of their work cannot be overestimated Thanks to these humble workers, not only is trade turnover between various enterprises and retail outlets ensured, but also the right to free movement of goods and passengers guaranteed by the Constitution of the Russian Federation Both the preservation of a single Russian and international economic space, as well as the solution of various social problems, as well as the implementation of love programs and projects for the development of both entire Russian regions and individual districts or settlements, depend on the condition of highways During the annual professional gala day, the management of road enterprises and government agencies organize festive feasts In their festive toasts and wishes for success in this responsible profession, colleagues congratulate their colleagues, they are awarded certificates and valuable prizes, and the best are awarded the title of “Honored Builder of the Russian Federation”