The sports and recreation center of the Vitebskenergo enterprise has reopened after reconstruction

The Health and Fitness Center of the "Vitebskenergo" enterprise has reopened after reconstruction in Vitebsk.

The chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Nikolai Sherstnev, took part in the opening ceremony. Communicating with journalists, the head of the region noted that caring for people is an important component of the work not only of the authorities but also of employers. "Enterprises and organizations must develop the social sphere, create conditions for the health and comfortable life of their employees and citizens," the governor emphasized.

Nikolai Sherstnev pointed out that the "Vitebskenergo" and "Vitebskoblgaz" enterprises (subordinate to the same ministry and located nearby) are leaders in the region in production activities, support and develop sports and culture. The renovated health and fitness center is located in close proximity to the city center, which makes it in demand not only among energy workers but also among employees of enterprises and organizations, including employees of the regional executive committee. "Since we started holding Spartakiads for the state apparatus, we have been actively training. We go to different halls, but now we will train here. This is, of course, more convenient," said the governor. - It turned out to be a modern complex equipped with good equipment. There is a swimming pool, halls for volleyball, tennis, fitness, and a gym. Both men and women can find activities for themselves here."

Nikolai Sherstnev emphasized that the modernized center became the first sports facility opened in the region in the new year. "There will be many more. One of the largest is the second phase of the cultural and health center in Liozno. We will commission a swimming pool and sports halls. In general, the work on the development of sports and health infrastructure will continue in each district," said the head of the region. The General Director of RUP "Vitebskenergo" Mikhail Luzin noted that work in the energy system is often associated with harmful working conditions. "About 60% of our employees work in harmful conditions, and we

should give them an opportunity for recovery. Our center, after more than 20 years, is physically and morally outdated, and we decided to modernize it. Initially, we planned to update it in stages, but then we came to the conclusion that everything should be done at once, so that both our employees and all interested residents of the city could return to our gyms as soon as possible," the head said.

The modernization of the Physical Culture and Health Center (PCHC) was funded by the enterprise's own funds. Guests were given a tour of the PCHC. Today, the first competitions were held here - a friendly volleyball match between the teams "Vitebskenergo" and "Vitebskoblgaz" (Nikolai Sherstnev made the first serve in this game). The physical culture and health center of the "Vitebskenergo" enterprise began its work more than 20 years ago, and large-scale reconstruction began in 2017 year. Up to 210 people can train here per day. The range of services is quite wide - swimming, fitness, team sports (volleyball, basketball, tennis, and mini-football), and strength training. The center will host training sessions for children and teenagers. There are facilities for holding competitions, tournaments, and cultural and mass events.

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