Mechanical Engineer Day in Russia

Mechanical Engineer Day in Russia is celebrated on October 30; all those who are in one way or another connected with the development, testing and commissioning of a wide variety of mechanisms and devices are involved in this date. The holiday is not an official day off in Russia. In Russia, Mechanical Engineer Day has quite deep historical roots - back in 1712, Peter I issued an order to create a new Engineering School. This school trained people with the desire and talent to work with mechanisms. The class of the students did not matter. Another historically significant date in relation to the holiday fell in 1854, when military leader Alexander Menshikov ordered the founding of a naval corps to train mechanical engineers. Specialists were trained at the technical school in Kronstadt. Until 1996, only the holiday of marine engineers was celebrated, and land specialists were ignored. This injustice was corrected only in 1996, when it was proposed to make a single holiday for engineers in the fall. Mechanical engineers are usually specialized specialists. For example, in machine tool industry, aviation, mechanical engineering. Unfortunately, the profession of a mechanical engineer has been losing its former prestige in recent years; young people are choosing the field of economics or law. The specialist is engaged in equipment diagnostics, checks technical documentation, controls various production processes and carries out possible repair and restoration work. Not every person can become an engineer - you need to love the exact sciences, have patience and perseverance, and have analytical skills. The profession also has disadvantages: vibrations and noise from machines and machines, the risk of work-related injury. An engineer must be prepared for long-term mental work, be able to think creatively and generate new ideas. The work is not considered boring, as a mechanical engineer is constantly in creative pursuit and truly believes that his work is a calling. On this day, celebrations, festive events, and concerts are organized. Distinguished employees are awarded certificates of commendation and valuable prizes. The presentation takes place in a solemn atmosphere. Often on the day of the holiday, educational seminars are held where they talk about achievements in science and technology.