Linen Clothing Collection Presentation and Spochon Competition: How Sharkovshchyna Celebrated the District's 80th Anniversary
Sharkovshchina district was established in January 1940. It comprised 14 administrative-territorial units. As a result of reforms, some village councils were abolished, while others were consolidated. Today, six remain. Each of them has numerous attractions, but together they are inseparable components of their native region. "We are a single whole" – this was the title of one of the first performances in the festive program.
A highlight of the concert was the presentation of a linen clothing collection decorated with straw – "Motifs of the Small Motherland." It was presented by masters from the district Center of Crafts and their students. Pupils of the Sharkovshchina sports and recreation club staged a small competition in spochán.
The residents of Sharkovshchina could not fail to remember the Great Patriotic War, which left unhealed wounds in people's hearts.
– We bow to our fellow countrymen who fought on the fronts, defending the freedom and independence of the Motherland. We are proud of those who, with their skill, talent, and diligence, made a significant contribution to the development and enhancement of the region's glory, – noted Dmitry Lomako, Chairman of the Sharkovshchina District Executive Committee.
For a significant personal contribution to the development and establishment of Sharkovshchina district and for an active life position, he presented commendations to twenty-five labor veterans and congratulated students who were awarded the title "Student of the Year" and prize-winners of district and regional subject Olympiads.
Over the eight years since the establishment of the "Person of the Year of Sharkovshchina" title, 117 residents of the region have received it. At the celebration, another 14 individuals who were awarded this title were honored. Among the awardees are workers from the agro-industrial complex, culture, healthcare, and educators.
– The past, present, and future are connected by invisible threads, – noted Dmitry Lomako. – I wish the Sharkovshchyna district many significant events ahead. This is only possible if each of us feels personal responsibility for the fate of our small homeland, works professionally and effectively.
Dmitry Mikhailovich emphasized that a positive trend has been ensured in the social and production spheres of the district. Reconstruction and technical re-equipment of agricultural facilities are underway, new types of services are being developed, unused real estate is being involved in economic circulation, new retail outlets are opening, and enterprises are being created.
Last year, the district achieved net profit. Compared to 2018, more agricultural products were produced, investments in fixed assets were attracted, goods were sold to the population, goods and services were exported, and revenue from the sale of products was received. The number of small and medium-sized businesses has increased. By the way, for four consecutive years, the district has been fulfilling the target for the number of employed citizens in newly created jobs.