Russian Glass Industry Worker's Day

On November 19, Russia celebrates Glazier Day. Since 2000, people involved in the production, processing or installation of glass products have celebrated a professional holiday. It is not yet considered a state one, but it has gained wide popularity among the people. On this day M.V. Lomonosov was born, whose name is associated with the launch of the chemical production of plain and multi-colored glass. Thanks to his developments, smalt for mosaic paintings and porcelain products on an industrial scale appeared. The scientist’s contribution to the Russian glass industry is enormous, which is why the date of his birth became Glazier’s Day in Russia. The first glass production enterprise in our country was launched in 1635. Since that time, production technologies have changed, improved, and developed. By the beginning of the First World War, the number of factories in the industry exceeded 200. The production of Russian crystal brought the country to the European market. The USSR became the world leader in the production of window glass. Glass production in Russia is considered one of the leading in terms of economic indicators. 70% of the market volume belongs to domestic producers. All large and small enterprises, state-owned factories and private factories take part in the celebration of Glass Industry Worker's Day. On this day, management congratulates employees on their professional holiday. The most worthy and hardworking are rewarded with gifts and bonuses. Concerts, entertainment events, and festive tables are organized for glaziers. In big cities, fairs take place on the streets. Here you can purchase glass products from skilled craftsmen. Dishes and souvenirs, jewelry and figurines, interior items and furniture turn the market square into a real museum. But in St. Petersburg, a real museum of glass exhibits opens on this day. On November 19, the Elaginoostrovsky Palace hosts an exhibition of glass masterpieces. The palace turns into a meeting place for the best masters. Manufacturers, scientists, artists, decorators, collectors, historians, and engineers come here. They exchange experiences, identify the advantages or disadvantages of various glass processing methods, and choose the best exhibit at the exhibition. The winner is awarded a valuable prize. In the modern world, glass is one of the materials that is difficult to do without. It has become a part of our lives, and its production technologies change flexibly with the times. Therefore, glass industry workers can be sure that November 19 will soon become a public holiday.