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A large-scale program of modernization of primary health care has been launched in the Vologda Region. The program envisages construction and repair of polyclinics and purchase of modern equipment for the region’s medical institutions.

The opening of a new kindergarten in the District of Vologda will resolve the problem with the lack of kindergarten places in the region.

The significant event occurred in Vologda and Sokol - the opening of new schools. The educational institution in Solol is designed for 528 places, it will become home for children from seven and eighteen years of age. The new primary school in Vologda will provide school places for 300 pupils.

This time of year is traditionally a moment for reflection on the events of the past as well as a chance to look forward beyond the festivities of the New Year celebrations.

Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov inspected a new fertility clinic in the region. The construction started last year. The Vologda Region received finances from the federal budget for the development of the health care system within the framework of the national project “Healthcare”.

Severstal, one of the world's largest vertically integrated steel and mining companies, has put blast furnace No. 3 at the Cherepovets Steel Mill onto hot test mode. Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov visited the company and awarded employees who participated in its construction with state and regional awards.

Schoolchildren in the Vologda Region will be riding on brand new school buses thanks to money the region received from the federal budget.

At 6.30 pm, Oleg Kuvshinnikov will answer questions concerning novel coronavirus, efforts to combat the coronavirus and disease control measures amid novel coronavirus outbreak. The Governor will brief on main events that happened in the region.

Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin and Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov discussed development of road and housing construction in the Vologda Region in the coming years. The Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation positively assessed the progress achieved in the implementation of national projects and state programs in the region and supported the fulfillment of major infrastructure projects.

To help shore up the frontlines and combat the spread of the novel coronavirus infection in the region, Vologda’s authorities turned to the region’s medical schools.

Oleg Kuvshinnikov, Vologda Region Governor participated in the meeting via video conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vologda Oblast Governor took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the 25th International exhibition-fair "Russian Forest". Mr. Kuvshinnikov conveyed his greetings to its organisers and attendees.

Russian state decorations were awarded in Vologda on December 11th.

WHO Healthy Cities is a global movement working to put health high on the social, economic and political agenda of city governments.

On December 12^th Russia is celebrating Constitution Day.

Sweet condensed milk (sgushchenka) is very popular in Russia. This gooey, sweet treat was a Soviet staple. Condensed milk is cow's milk from which water has been removed. It is used in cooking, for making creams for cakes and pastries.

On December 7th Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov held a meeting of the Emergency Headquarters for Infection Control. The focus of the meeting was on combatting the spread of the novel coronavirus infection in the Vologda Region.

A preschool institution will be designed for 420 places and it will help to settle the problem of a lack of kindergarten places in the city. More than 400 million rubles have been allocated for this purpose from budgets of various levels.