Atomic quizzes, chemical quests, master classes from Russia’s leading
energy specialists, and tastings of the favourite beverages of Russian
scientists will all be held during Energy Day at the International RUSSIA EXPO
on 27 January as part of the Industry Days of the Russian Economy. During the
opening ceremony, fuel and energy facilities will be officially put into
operation, and experts will subsequently talk about the past, present, and
future of Russian energy and discuss issues concerning the development of the
fuel and energy industry.
During the
opening ceremony, an event will be held to officially launch the modernized
power units of the Gusinoozerskaya, Permskaya, and Kostromskaya state district
power plants of the company Inter RAO. The generating equipment of these power
plants was renovated thanks to a thermal power industry modernization programme
approved by the Russian government based on instructions from Russian President
Vladimir Putin.
Companies
will have industry-specific pavilions for children and teenagers, where they
will host master classes and thematic classes on car assembly, dam
construction, water purification, painting, lectures, and quests dedicated to
the professions and skills of the future, in addition to sports activities. At
the Oil Museum, artist Nikas Safronov will hold a master class on painting
titled ‘The Present and Future of Russian Energy’. An exciting programme of
lectures, competitions, and master classes is planned for visitors to the
pavilions of Rosneft, the Sibur House of Polymers, and other companies.
Visitors
will be able to experience what it is like to work as a specialist shipbuilder,
electric welder, and other professions. The new Atom pavilion will host its own
excursions dedicated to the history of the nuclear era, where people can learn
about the use of atomic energy for peaceful and defence purposes, the current
state of the nuclear industry, and its prospects.
The daytime
concert programme will feature musical groups from Russian energy companies,
Denis Maydanov, Nadezhda Babkina, a drum show, mentors from the Voice. Children
show, and many others. The evening will continue with popular hits from the
group Fabrika, Yuliana Karaulova, Sasha ST, Olga Seryabkina, and the group
Vintage. The finale will feature an amazing show from the soloists of the
Turetsky Choir and Turetsky SOPRANO. In addition, the event’s festival site
will include a parade of housing and utility services equipment from Moscow,
after which Russian racer Roman Rusinov, a Formula One participant and winner
of the FIA World Endurance Championship, will hold a public presentation of the
Rossa sports car he has developed.
Thematic
hot beverages, such as Kurchatov’s tea and Lomonosov’s mulled wine, will keep
people warm outside. Guests will enjoy an extensive sports programme, including
performances and master classes from famous figure skaters at the exhibition
skating rink.
Participants
in the plenary session ‘The Russian Fuel and Energy Industry: New Opportunities
for Development’ will discuss the priorities for the development of the Russian
fuel and energy sector, achievements made in recent years, and development
opportunities in each sector of the fuel and energy industry. There will also
be expert panels dedicated to the electric power industry as a driver of
economic growth and new strategies for the oil and gas industry. Russian Deputy
Prime Minister Alexander Novak will speak as part of the business programme.
The discussion will feature representatives of the country’s leading energy
companies: Inter RAO, Rosseti, Lukoil, Novatek, Rosneft Oil Company, Gazprom,
Gazprom Neft, Rosatom State Corporation, RusHydro, Unigreen Energy, EN+ Group,
SO UES, Sibur, Tatneft, Transneft, SUEK, and others. The industry day
exposition will be dedicated to the achievements of the energy industry,
prospects for its development, its transformation under the influence of modern
trends, and Russian energy companies.
“Energy plays a key role in the successful development of our country
and each region by providing energy to industry, social facilities, transport,
and the homes of millions of our citizens. The Russian energy industry is one
of the largest, most diverse, and efficient in the world, and such industry
events as the Russian Energy Week International Forum and Energy Day at the
RUSSIA EXPO provide an opportunity to demonstrate the achievements of domestic
industry to a broad audience. Energy production and consumption have been
growing steadily in recent years, which reflects economic development as well
as increased industrial activity and consumer demand. Such results are possible
thanks to the work of the highly qualified specialists and entire dynasties of
professionals who will also attend the events of Energy Day,” Novak said.
Energy Day is being organized by the Russian government and the
Ministry of Energy and will be managed by the Roscongress Foundation.
