In the Leningrad region immortalized the memory of the first Director of the Kirishskaya GRES

At the Kirishskaya GRES in the Leningrad region, a solemn ceremony of opening a memorial plaque to the first director of the power plant Vladimir Baskov took place. The monument was erected in honor of the man who led the construction and development of one of the most important energy facilities in the region. This was reported in the administration of the Kirish district.

Vladimir Baskov headed the work in this territory in 1961. Under his leadership, the construction of the station progressed ahead of schedule. In addition, he participated in the development of Kirishi, dealing with housing and cultural construction as a deputy of the district council. In March 1972, Baskov received the title of honorary citizen of Kirishi and Kirishi district.

The head of the Kirish district Konstantin Timofeev noted that the activities of the first director of the GRES played a significant role in the restoration and development of the territory after the Great Patriotic War. According to him, the station became one of the symbols of the city.