Matkozhnenskaya HPP celebrates its 60th anniversary

August 29, 2013 at Matkozhnenskaya HPP of TGC-1 were celebrations dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the station.

At the ground in front of the station, which was rebuilt after the floods in 2012 , this day have gathered power specialists and veterans of the industry. Director of Karelian branch Valery Belov congratulated the staff of the plant and presented certificates of honor for many years of work in the energy system and contribution to the restoration of Matkozhnenskaya HPP:

— Coincidentally, on its 60th anniversary Matkozhnenskaya HPP is undergoing a revival. Birth after water flow, which hit the station August 8, 2012. This year has been for us a test of strength. First time Karelia faced a water disaster of such size. Only through concerted efforts of all employees of TGC-1 — and those who were at the station, and in the management stage , branch and St. Petersburg — we managed to prevent a great disaster. What happened in Belomorsky area has shown once again that in the profession of power specialist there is no geographical boundaries — we are all doing the same thing. Within six months, was carried out a large amount of repair work on the main and auxiliary equipment, indoor rooms of station. And today Matkozhnenskaya HPP is operating normally.

The opening of the memorial sign was a birthday present for station. It was forged by Karelian blacksmith Nicholai Vesnin and installed at the main entrance to the plant. The memorable sign depicts a shield showing professionalism, duty and responsibility of people.

The festivities ended with a tour for veterans and guests of station in restored halls of Matkozhnenskaya HPP.