Congratulation of the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Postavy District
Dear residents of Postavy District!
I sincerely congratulate you on the 75th anniversary of the formation of Postavy District.
Postavy District is one of the largest agricultural districts of the Vitebsk region with developed industry focused on processing local raw materials and food production.
Heroes of the Soviet Union Fyodor Markov and Anna Maslovskaya, Heroes of Socialist Labor Adolf Volodko and Vasily Osenenko, Hero of the Russian Federation test pilot Alexander Raevsky were born in your land. The world-renowned artist Alfred Romer lived and worked in the town of Korolinovo.
The workers of the district make a significant contribution to the economy and social development of the Pridvinye region. Goods branded by Postavy manufacturers are now supplied to more than 20 countries worldwide. In 2014, the district ensured growth in the main indicators of socio-economic development. Work continues on modernizing the flax mill, constructing the second phase of a robotic farm at the joint-stock company "Novoselki-Luchai", and developing woodworking.
The main cultural brand of Postavy District is the International Festival of Folk Music "Zvinyats' tsymbaly i harmonik", which has been held since 1992.
The land of blue lakes is called Postavsky district for its unique hilly-lake natural landscape. There are about 12 historical parks, 28 reserves and state-protected natural monuments in the district. The district is home to 19 architectural and cultural monuments, 5 palace and park ensembles.
Preserving heritage is our duty.
May the Postavsky region flourish, become more beautiful and richer!
I sincerely wish the residents of the district health, happiness, peace and prosperity!
Sincerely,
Nikolai Sherstnev,
Chairman
of the Vitebsk Regional
Executive Committee