OREANDA-NEWS. On September 5, 2013, Governor of Nizhny Novgorod region Valery Shantsev presented state awards to the employees of Vyksa Steel Works (JSC VSW, Nizhny Novgorod region, a part of United Metallurgical Company, CJSC OMK) by order of the Russian President.

Nine plant employees were awarded the Merited Metallurgist of the Russian Federation status for their long and dedicated work. Managing Director of OMK-Project (Nizhny Novgorod region, a part of OMK) Igor Savtsov was awarded the 2nd Grade Order for Service to the Motherland for high achievements in production and active participation in implementation of OMK priority projects: construction of the Casting and Rolling Complex and Heavy Plate Mill 5000.

In his welcoming speech, Valery Shantsev said, “The path to a state award is difficult. Nizhny Novgorod region, however, has always been famous for its gifted and hardworking people, professionals. Stability in the region and welfare of our citizens depend on how well you do your work.”

64 people working in production, science, culture, healthcare and education of Nizhny Novgorod region received state awards on September 5, 2013.