An exhibition dedicated to Hero of Socialist Labor M. Chumanihina opened in Vitebsk

April 29, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. An exhibition from the series "Honorary Citizens of Vitebsk - Participants of the Great Patriotic War", dedicated to Hero of Socialist Labor Maria Chumanikhina, opened today at the Vitebsk Regional Museum of Hero of the Soviet Union Minay Shmyrev. The director of the museum, Irina Shishkova, informed a BELTA correspondent about this. The exhibition includes personal documents and belongings of Maria Yakovlevna, as well as a large number of photographs. A significant part of the materials is dedicated to her work at OAO "Dolomit", which she headed for 15 years. During her tenure, Maria Chumanikhina made a significant contribution not only to the prosperity of this enterprise but also to the development of the Rubasettlement. Thanks to her initiative, two kindergartens and a Palace of Culture were built here, and housing for workers was actively constructed. Those who knew this woman remember her as a bright, remarkable personality. For her contribution to the city's development and extensive public activities, Maria Chumanikhina was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Vitebsk on May 4, 1995. The exhibition, prepared specifically for the May Day holiday, can be visited until May 10. The project "Honorary Citizens of Vitebsk - Participants of the Great Patriotic War", launched last year, was timed to coincide with the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from the Nazi invaders. For five years, the Minay Shmyrev Museum plans to open several exhibitions annually dedicated to 34 veterans living in the regional center who have earned public recognition and the title of Honorary Citizen of the city through their labor. This year, as part of the project, exhibitions about Mikhail Titov, Sergey Shabashov, Nikolai Zaitsev, and Minay Shmyrev will also be presented to the residents of Vitebsk. The latter will open in December, marking the 120th anniversary of the birth of the legendary partisan brigade commander. Among other significant events dedicated to the Labor Day holiday, the opening of the honor boards of the Vitebsk region and Vitebsk will take place today. A festive meeting in honor of the holiday will be held in the building of the regional philharmonic society. A rich cultural program has been prepared for the residents and guests of the regional center at the complex of cultural and recreational facilities named after the Red Army. Festive events are also planned in the districts of the region. -0-