In the variety of areas of human labor activity, endowed with literally vital importance, the food industry is considered one of the most significant. After all, it is she who provides us with food that satisfies our key need - to be full. It is not for nothing that workers in this field in Russia, Belarus and some other CIS countries have their own holiday, which is celebrated annually in the fall - on the third Sunday in October. This is Food Industry Worker's Day. In 2021, the ceremonial events will officially take place on October 17.
Interesting Facts
- Over the course of a lifetime, a person eats about 40 tons of different foods.
- In 1912, there were 5,000 slaughterhouses and slaughterhouses operating in Russia.
- The first meat slaughterhouses appeared in 1914. In 1929, there were already 10,240 meat industry enterprises operating, including bacon and sausage factories, intestinal factories, meat processing plants and slaughterhouses.
- Until 1953, information about various additives in products occurred openly, without the use of codes.
- Beet powder is often used in the food industry. It is added to ketchups and tomato sauces.
Features of light industry in Russia
The light industry sector includes many different areas. We list the main ones:
Textile industry. Production of goods from cotton, linen, wool, silk, knitwear.
Leather industry. Tanning the skin of animals and marine mammals to create various products from it.
Shoe industry. Design and sewing of shoes for adults and children, as well as the production of uniforms.
Fur industry. Sewing hats, fur coats and other fur products.
Haberdashery industry. Production of small goods intended for household needs.
This area was called “light” in contrast to the so-called “heavy” industry, which includes metallurgy, mechanical engineering, and electric power. So, the word “easy” here is conditional.
According to approximate data, the light industry of Russia has about 22 thousand enterprises and slightly less than 300 thousand workers on its territory. Over the past 25 years, the structure of the industry has undergone noticeable changes and some areas have practically ceased to exist. The lack of our own raw materials for fabrics and other products played a big role in this. For example, cotton, sisal, and jute do not grow in Russia, certain varieties of silkworms are not bred, leather raw materials are sold mostly for export, and the number of livestock that produces high-quality wool has decreased. The only raw material that performs well in our country is flax, however, due to the insufficiently developed technological base, the production of linen fabrics also cannot be called powerful enough. One way or another, today the Russian light industry lives in conditions of fierce competition with manufacturers from China, Turkey and African countries.
Toasts
“Congratulations on Food Industry Workers Day. May your well-being be as satisfying as the first course, may your luck be as tasty as the second course, and may your love be as sweet as dessert. I wish you a healthy, fulfilling and balanced life.”
“The food industry is one of the most important in our lives, because it gives us food products without which we simply could not live. Today, on Food Industry Worker's Day, we congratulate all workers in this industry on their professional holiday! We are glad that first-class food industry enterprises operate in our country and their employees make our lives more delicious! We wish them work without worries and unnecessary checks, business development, first-class raw materials, as well as happiness in their personal lives, success in work, good health and all the best!
“Employees of the food industry, on your professional holiday we wish you to always be on the alert, not allowing low-quality goods on store shelves! We believe in your competence, experience and knowledge, we value your work and thank you for your enormous contribution to the economy and health of the country!
How is this holiday celebrated in Russia?
The glorious traditions of celebrating the day dedicated to food industry workers date back to the official establishment of the solemn date. First of all, on this day, enterprises organize festive meetings, concerts, corporate parties and other events, which are accompanied by honoring employees and awarding the best specialists with memorable diplomas, souvenirs and valuable gifts. The title “Honored Worker of the Food Industry” is traditionally considered a particularly prestigious distinction among workers in this field.
On this day, employees of specialized enterprises also gladly take part in professional skills competitions, organize master classes, exhibitions, fairs, promotions and sales for consumers, tastings of new dishes and products, and brand presentations. Some enterprises conduct excursions where ordinary citizens can join in the mystery of producing their favorite food products. And, of course, this day is not complete without a festive feast among colleagues and closest people.
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Present
Professional accessories. An apron, jacket or cap with an original design will be a thematic gift for a food industry worker. Bright accessories emphasize individuality and diversify your professional wardrobe.
Certificate for master class. A certificate for a master class related to the profession will be an excellent holiday gift. Training courses will help you replenish your knowledge and contribute to the acquisition of skills needed in your work.
Themed souvenirs. Soap in the form of a cake, towels, kitchen utensils, wall clocks with prints in the form of fruits or vegetables will be an original and pleasant surprise.
How the holiday appeared
A holiday dedicated to workers in the food industry, also called Food Worker Day or Food Industry Day, appeared at the official level back in the days of the USSR; it happened in 1966 in accordance with the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Union. The good Soviet tradition has been preserved to this day, which clearly demonstrates the high importance of the food industry for society and the state and symbolizes respect for the hard and important work of food industry workers. It is not without reason that in Russia and the world it is customary to celebrate a number of related holidays related to the food industry - these are, for example, Brewer's Day, World Food Day, International Chef's Day, Agricultural Worker's Day and others.
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Competitions
By smell Before holding the competition, it is necessary to prepare sets of products with specific smells: fish, tomato, pickled cucumbers, chocolate, coffee, wine, etc. Participants in the competition are blindfolded, and the presenter takes turns bringing the ingredients. Contestants must identify the product by smell. The one with the most correct answers wins.
Culinary diversity Two teams with the same number of participants take part in the competition. The presenter times the time and gives the task to remember as many potato dishes as possible. After the allotted time has ended, the teams take turns reading out their lists. The team with the longest number wins.
Edible paintings For the competition it is necessary to prepare sets of products: vegetables, fruits, cereals, pasta, spices. The participants’ task is to use the provided material to post a picture: portrait, landscape, still life, etc. The participant whose work is the most original wins.
Russian traditions in the field of light industry
Peasant life in Rus' has always been associated with skills in working with various materials. Almost every hut had a weaving loom. Peasants wove, spun, sewed, lace and embroidered. Girls were taught this craft from a young age. The boys, in turn, learned to tan hides and leather, make warm clothes and strong shoes from them for the whole family. And already in the 18th century in Tsarist Russia, manufactories and factories equipped with industrial machines appeared, and the production of textile goods was put on stream, and the owners of factories and manufactories quickly became rich people.
The name of one such manufacturer, Savva Morozov , is known and revered, because he donated his money to the development of culture and art. And the history of Russia knows many such names. It was thanks to patrons that art galleries, theaters and educational institutions for the poor were opened, and Russian textile manufacturers had the opportunity to use the most advanced technologies and easily competed with Europeans and Asians.
During the years of Soviet power, factories and factories were nationalized and worked mostly for the domestic market. The lack of competition had a negative impact on the quality of goods. But enterprises managed to cope with production volumes, among other things, thanks to planned economy.
The work of light industry for the front during the Great Patriotic War was truly heroic. The machines did not turn off for a minute, producing products around the clock. And this takes into account the fact that half of the factories were destroyed during enemy attacks.
Until the collapse of the Soviet Union, the light industry of our country almost completely met the needs of the population in clothing, footwear and haberdashery. Today, the focus in this area is on high-tech production and the production of high-quality goods. Fortunately, modern domestic light industry has the opportunity to receive government and commercial orders, allowing the industry to develop and offer new jobs.
About the profession
Meat and dairy, alcohol and alcoholic beverages, fish, oil and fat, flour and cereals, fruit and vegetable industries form the basis of the Russian food industry. Food industry workers contribute to the economic development of the country and are responsible for ensuring food stability in the regions.
The food industry complex involves employees from various fields: technologists, confectioners, cooks, brewers, engineers, logisticians, researchers, managers. They are responsible for the quality of raw materials and finished products at every stage of production. Organize, control and carry out the process of manufacturing food products, develop and implement new recipes and production technologies.
The path to the profession begins with graduation from a higher and secondary technical specialized educational institution. At some enterprises, workers may encounter unfavorable factors: increased noise levels, exposure to electromagnetic fields and ionizing radiation, allergens, and infectious agents.
Engineer's Day: Congratulations to all techies
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Engineer's Day in Russia in 2021
Mechanical Engineer Day: what date and what is the history of the celebration?
Design Engineer Day
Celebration for a process engineer
Features of the work of an electrical engineer
Mining engineer - a holiday for representatives of the most responsible profession
Military Engineer Day
Engineer's Day in Russia in 2021
Despite the abundance of narrower specializations, almost all of them celebrate their professional holiday on October 30th. Although the significance of this profession is great, it has not received any international celebration to this day. Of course, the achievements of engineers around the world have not been forgotten. Each country has a separate memorable date when Engineer's Day is celebrated. But this is even better, since we have even more reasons to congratulate these very extraordinary individuals. The main thing in this matter is not to forget what date this holiday is celebrated in Russia.
Officially, Engineer's Day appeared in our country relatively recently, in 1996, but has already managed to take root in our homeland. And how could it be otherwise, because although this profession is not considered the most prestigious, it has nevertheless earned the honor and respect of the Russian people.
Mechanical Engineer Day: what date and what is the history of the celebration?
Mechanical Engineer Day does not have a special date, so it is celebrated on October 30, the same day when all those associated with other narrow specialties are celebrated. Its roots are the most ancient. The history of this profession begins from time immemorial, because the primitive man who invented the wheel was, to some extent, a mechanical engineer.
Since then, humanity has increasingly needed representatives of this very difficult profession, who enjoyed not only popularity, but also honor. The first of the most famous mechanical engineers was the ancient master Archimedes. In addition to the fundamental law of physics, he became famous for his throwing machines - the advanced weapons of the time. He was able not only to design, but also to bring his brilliant ideas to life.
What can I say, all the technical progress that humanity has managed to achieve throughout its history largely depended on brilliant mechanical engineers. Among the most famous names are Henry Fort, Spencer, and Ivan Kulibin.
A modern mechanical engineer is a specialist with a higher technical education behind him. This condition is necessary to create new technical objects, invent new mechanisms, thereby bringing the era of new technologies closer.
Design Engineer Day
This holiday has an international status, so its full name is World Designer Day. It is celebrated on November 16th. In addition, it can be celebrated on a holiday common to all representatives of this specialty - Engineer’s Day of the Russian Federation.
A design engineer is a kind of elite among engineers. This is because without their creative and painstaking work, progress would simply be impossible. They are at the forefront of advanced technologies, constantly developing and improving them.
In addition to design work, the responsibilities of an engineer include a lot of other work. This includes the preparation of patent documentation, the application of a theoretical project in practice, and even its testing. Any technical innovation goes through almost the entire necessary technological process in the hands of a design engineer: from creation on paper to control tests.
In order to become an engineer, it is not enough to have a higher technical education and deep knowledge of technology; imagination is also required. Although creative thinking is not always inherent in people with technical specialties, it is simply vital in the work of a designer. Before an invention appears on paper, it must be formed in the imagination of the creator. Only when he determines exactly what and how it should look will the engineer be able to transfer this idea to our material world.
Celebration for a process engineer
A process engineer is a person who knows absolutely everything about production. That is why not a single enterprise engaged in the production of any product can do without this specialist. Unfortunately, engineers with this specialization have not yet earned a separate red date in the calendar, so they celebrate their professional holiday together with everyone else, namely October 30th.
Process engineer is a very popular and prestigious profession, both among applicants and employers. It turns out approximately this progression: the better and more intensively production develops in Russia, the more in demand are specialists who know production technology, who can easily monitor all stages of work and, if necessary, quickly find defects.
High-class specialists have very decent salaries, so they can provide themselves and their loved ones with a fairly comfortable existence. In this regard, the position of chief technologist is considered the most attractive. The salary of such a specialist is higher, but the responsibility for continuous production and product quality lies entirely with him, which makes his work not so attractive.
Features of the work of an electrical engineer
An electrical engineer celebrates his professional triumph with everyone (October 30). But this does not at all detract from the importance of this profession. The responsibilities of an electrical engineer include designing the installation of electrical communications and monitoring their implementation. Their responsibilities also include the development and maintenance of various electrical machines in production. The main role of an electrical engineer is to control the electrification of production and issue clear instructions to his direct subordinates (electricians and electricians).
Mining engineer - a holiday for representatives of the most responsible profession
A mining engineer is a person who designs structures that help extract minerals. In fact, he designs various drilling rigs, and also develops all the necessary systems, without which the normal operation of any working mine is impossible. They are responsible for the correctly located ventilation system, as well as air and drainage systems. In addition, he is in charge of all electronics, which are installed everywhere in all mines. A mining engineer carefully ensures that his plans and calculations are implemented with mathematical precision, since not only his professional reputation, but also hundreds of lives of ordinary miners depend on this.
Representatives of this profession also perform the duties of a designer, creating new mechanisms that are designed to significantly simplify the life of ordinary workers.
Mining engineers also celebrate their professional holiday at the end of October. But there is another holiday that is very closely related to this profession, and which mining engineers also consider theirs - this is Designer's Day. It is celebrated every year on November 16 and is quite a success among engineers who, as part of their duties, are in one way or another involved not only in design documentation, but also in bringing it to life.
Military Engineer Day
The construction of military vehicles and defensive structures is probably one of the most ancient activities in the world. It is very difficult to overestimate the importance of the work of military engineers, who create a kind of “skeleton” on which the entire defensive power of our country rests. That is why representatives of this profession have their own professional holiday - the Day of the Engineering Troops of the Russian Federation.
Military engineers are the working ants of the army, who are engaged in creating comfortable conditions for other troops to serve. They build shelters and roads, design fortified areas and defensive structures, lay all the necessary communications and even engage in sapper work. In a word - a jack of all trades. And that’s not all, because they are also responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment and equipment necessary for the normal conduct of combat operations.
Considering all the merits of military engineers, it is not at all surprising that they have two professional holidays at once. They really deserved it.
Engineers are fighters on an often invisible front, but their importance is difficult to overestimate. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to tell them as many kind words and wishes as possible on their holiday.
How to celebrate Bank Worker's Day
Banker's Day is celebrated collectively, gathering for corporate parties. Usually management congratulates their subordinates.
For special contributions to the development of the banking system or services to the bank, employees are awarded bonuses, certificates and diplomas. Many are presented with various kinds of memorable souvenirs and awards. At celebration events, various competitions and active games with prizes are organized.
What date is Bank Worker Day in 2021 in Russia?
Banker's Day is an unofficial celebration date that is not fixed at the state level. But any financial worker knows what date this professional holiday is in Russia. Although December 2 is not declared a holiday, this date has been celebrated for more than 10 years.
People usually congratulate you on the holiday:
- cashiers;
- insurance agents;
- loan officers;
- economists;
- auditors;
- operations officers;
- accountants;
- analysts, etc.
Students, graduates and teachers of specialized educational institutions are also congratulated on Banker's Day. But there is another date when bank employees can accept congratulations on their professional holiday - September 8 (Financier's Day).
On a note!
Sberbank employees have their own professional holiday, which is celebrated on November 12.
