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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on October 20th introducing a period of non-working days in Russia from October 30th to November 7th. The period of non-working days will be introduced due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is of paramount importance to stem virus spread. The President said that employees’ salaries should be paid during the nationwide non-working week. 

The ice rink in Vologda will be built by mid-2022. The construction readiness is more than 70%. The complex, with its stands for 788 seats, will include an artificial ice rink measuring 28 by 60 meters, changing rooms, trainers’ rooms, fitness facilities and other technical and utility areas.

Governor Mr. Kuvshinnikov congratulated agriculture and processing industry workers on their professional holiday - Agriculture and Processing Industry Workers’ Day.

Students of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration were the first to get acquainted with Oleg Kuvshinnikov's autobiographical book "How to Become/Be a Governor and Stay Alive ". Mr. Kuvshinnikov briefed on his experience of management of the region and told about the book. Oleg Kuvshinnikov is a graduate of the Academy - he graduated from it in 2005 (faculty of management and international business).

Authorities of Vologda Region introduce QR-code system and new restrictions- only holders of QR-codes will be able to enter public catering establishments and cultural events.

At 4.00 pm, Oleg Kuvshinnikov will answer questions concerning health care system and COVID-19 vaccination. The governor will tell residents of the Vologda Region about the reasons and prospects for the introduction of new restrictive measures.

It is a professional holiday which unites all teachers, professors and those who work in the field of education. This is a special day for their appreciation. More than 20,000 teachers and educators working in the Vologda Region are united by love to this profession, respect for students and constant professional and personal growth.

The Vologda Region Government takes all possible measures aimed to contain the spread of coronavirus infection and to reduce social contacts frequency.

At 6.00 pm, Oleg Kuvshinnikov will answer questions concerning health care system, measures aimed to contain the spread of coronavirus infection, road repairs, problems in the housing and utilities sector and others.

RUB 4.8 million have been allocated from the federal budget to replenish the book funds in the Vologda Region. The corresponding decree was signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in early September.

The tree planting campaign "Let's save the forest" took place in the Vologda District. On the eve of the Day of Forest Workers, the Governor of the region planted 150 young pines together with deputies, forest industry workers and students of secondary schools.

Sixteen new emergency vehicles will be shipped to rural districts of the Vologda Region. GLONASS is installed in all cars, the emergency vehicles are also equipped with state-of-the-art outfit for first aid.