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| [29.1.2010] | SMOLENSK CITIZEN IGOR SOLDATENKOV BECAME THE LAUREATE OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF DEAF ARTISTS |
Igor Soldatenkov, a Smolensk artist and a member of the regional department of the All-Russian society of the deaf, became the laureate of the First prize of the I International exhibition of deaf artists ‘The Colour Power of Silence’, which took place in December, 2009 in Croatia. Works by painters from Russia, Italy, Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, and Rumania were displayed at the exhibition.
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| [28.1.2010] | THE ALL-RUSSIAN PILGRIMAGE CENTRE IS TO BE CREATED IN SMOLENSK |
The work at setting up the All-Russian pilgrimage centre is in progress within the preparations for the celebrations of the 1150th anniversary of the foundation of Smolensk. The working group under the chairmanship of Deputy Governor Dmitri Vityaglovskiy has already obtained first results. The Conception of the federal special programme ‘The development of inner and entry tourism in the Russian Federation (2011-2016)’, which is under consideration at the Government of the Russian Federation, discusses the development of pilgrimage tourism illustrated by the Smolensk region.
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| [26.1.2010] | THE GOVERNOR WAS GIVEN THE DIPLOMA ‘THE MAN OF THE YEAR – 2009’ |
Governor Sergey Antufiev is considered to be ‘The man of the year – 2009’ according to the public opinion poll carried out by the regional newspaper ‘Smolenskie novosti’ (Smolensk news). 110 respectable, authoritative people of different professions and social status who are well-known in Smolensk participated in the independent public inquiry. The peculiarity of the vote was the fact that the staff of experts did not include a single regional official. The nominee occupying the first place was given 5 points, the second place – 3 points, the third place – 1 point.
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| [20.1.2010] | GOVERNOR PRESENTED VETERANS WITH JUBILEE MEDALS |
In accordance with the Decree of the President of Russia, Governor Sergey Antufiev presented 33 veterans with the jubilee medals ‘The 65th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945’ in the big hall of the Administration of the region. Addressing himself to the veterans and their relatives, Sergey Antufiev marked that the present solemn ceremony opened the awarding of jubilee medals in the Smolensk region.
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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen!
I cordially welcome everybody who expressed interest in our ancient, heroic Smolensk land and who is planning to implement one’s intentions, ideas and plans here.
Smolensk is the Western gate of Russia. Convenient geographical location of the region creates all the necessary prerequisites for the development of its investment potential. Being located on the intersection of the most important automobile and railway routes, connecting Western Europe and Central Russia, Smolensk region is an important transport junction and communication center.
Smolensk region has been actively cooperating with its foreign partners in the economic and trade, scientific and technical and cultural areas. We maintain very close contacts with the Republic of Belarus, that has been playing the key role in the external relations of Smolensk region.
Territorial and raw materials resources along with significant technical and intellectual potential make Smolensk region one of the most appropriate territories for the development of logistic and terminal centers.
Major investment opportunities are concentrated in the machine-building sector, agriculture also has a development potential.
The development of the tourism infrastructure of Smolesnk region has a major importance for all Russia as well as NIS and other foreign countries. Smolensk land with its beautiful nature, rich historical heritage, ancient towns, architectural monuments, museums turns into hospitable home for both tourists and investors.
Good will and hospitality of Smolensk people, interesting history and present day will make your stay here useful and pleasant.
I invite all potential investors to visit Smolensk region and to get to know it at a close sight. I would like to wish well-being, business prosperity and success to the representatives of the business community in the implementation of all the investment projects.
Governor of Smolensk region
S.V. Antufyev
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