Billions of investments and jewelry festival: Day of the Kostroma region at the RUSSIA EXPO
Visitors of
the Kostroma region stand on the Day of the Region were welcomed by the famous
native of Kostroma - Snegurochka. During the day visitors of the exposition can
interact with the winter enchantress, ask her questions and make a wish. A
masterclass on making a Petrov clay toy and a raffle of tourist vouchers were
prepared for the guests.
The Governor
of the Kostroma region Sergei Sitnikov presented the achievements of the region
in production, industrial, tourist, economic spheres and shared plans for the
future.
"Over
the past 10 years, thanks to the support of our President Vladimir
Vladimirovich Putin, the Kostroma region has made a drastic step forward. We
are building kindergartens, schools, polyclinics, hospitals, houses of culture,
improving public territories, putting roads in order. Owing to the presidential
national projects alone 50 billion rubles have been attracted for the
development of social sphere, infrastructure, for the improvement of people's
life", - said Sergei Sitnikov.
The Kostroma region has significant logistical advantages and attracts large investors. The investment portfolio of the Kostroma region is represented by 30 projects worth about 38 billion rubles in various spheres of economic activity. Within 10 years more than 120 new productions have been opened in the Kostroma region in different spheres - machine building, timber processing, agriculture. 10.5 thousand jobs were created at new and modernized enterprises. The traditional jewelry festival Golden Ring of Russia is held in the region and has acquired international status.
The program of the Day of the Region includes a concert of the National Ballet Kostroma, a fashion show and a performance of the folklore and ethnographic group Nerekhta Rozhechny Choir.
The RUSSIA EXPO is open from Tuesday through Sunday, Monday is a technical day. The most convenient time to visit the expositions is in the mornings and weekdays, but the exposition is open to everyone on weekends as well. The expositions of 89 regions of Russia, leading federal departments, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors. All expositions and events are free of charge.
