An information and propaganda group, led by the Deputy Chairman of the District Executive Committee, Nikolai Nikitin, visited the staff of the Regional Children's Medical Rehabilitation Hospital for Musculoskeletal Disorders. The main topic was: "Key Results of the Socio-Economic Development of Lepel District in 2012".

An information and propaganda group, led by the Deputy Chairman of the District Executive Committee, Nikolai Nikitin, visited the staff of the Regional Children's Medical Rehabilitation Hospital for Musculoskeletal Disorders. The main topic was: "Key Results of the Socio-Economic Development of Lepel District in 2012".

From Nikolai Nikitin's speech, those present learned that industrial enterprises had produced 200 percent more products than in 2011. Products worth 1,161.5 billion rubles were produced, of which 342.6 billion rubles were innovative products, accounting for 35.4 percent of the total volume. The Milk Condensing Plant produces powdered milk with vitamin supplements for Venezuela. The Mixed Feed Plant has developed a new type of feed. Seventeen retail outlets have been opened, and two new production facilities have been created. Working conditions have been improved at modernised enterprises. Positive results were shown in cattle and poultry farming. Cattle were raised by 4.5 percent more, pigs by 5.5 percent, and poultry by a significant 35.1 percent. In addition to the results, future plans were also discussed. For example, a question of interest to many regarding the swimming pool was highlighted. Design and estimate documentation is already being prepared, and it is planned to seek funds for the commencement of its construction next year.

The Deputy Head of the District Department of Internal Affairs, Alexander Kalinichenko, in addition to the final crime statistics, also outlined emerging trends. The leading types of crime are thefts of mobile phones, money, and bicycles.

The First Deputy Chairman of the Board of Lepel District Consumer Society, Elena Zhernosek, had to answer a wide range of questions.


Eugenia LYAKH.