The Vologda-based ice cream manufacturer is part of Russia's largest producer of ice cream “Iceberry". Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov visited the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The top leadership of the Vologda Oblast, members of the Legislative Assembly and city Duma, Vologda City Administration, representatives of veterans ' organizations, school children, residents of Vologda and guests to the city met at the Eternal Glory Memorial in the heart of Vologda.
Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov, together with his colleagues from the local government, representatives of executive authorities, deputies of the Legislative Assembly, the mayor of Vologda, and schoolchildren planted 77 trees - in honor of the 77th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
The 9th of May is a special day for all Russian people. It unites all Russians with a memory of heroic deed of our grandfathers.
At a ceremony in the Governor’s House, Oleg Kuvshinnikov presented passports to young citizens of the Vologda Region who have shown excellent results in studies and sports - winners and medalists of contests, academic, artistic and sporting competitions, top students.
The Governor presented orders, medals and honorary title certificates to outstanding Vologda's residents for their tangible contribution to socio-economic and cultural development of the region and to those people who showed heroism in emergency situations.
This summer the Vologda Region will host several inter-regional and international events - XV International drama festival "Voices of History", IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE, International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts” and Village - the Soul of Russia, an All-Russian Folklore Festival.
This year sees the 77th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. A meeting of the local government officials devoted to celebration of the 77th anniversary since victory in the Great Patriotic War was held in Vologda on April 21.
St. George Ribbon campaign to distribute black-and-orange ribbons - a symbol of the victory in World War II – will start in Vologda on April 26th.
According to head of the region Oleg Kuvshinnikov, all agricultural organizations and farms of the region are ready for sowing campaign. The Vologda Region is actively developing dairy farming, plant growing and horticulture. The seed stock of the Vologda Region is made up of potatoes, cereals, fiber flax and perennial grasses.