Milyaev: Tula holds the title of arms capital in a critical time for Russia

The Governor of the Tula region Dmitry Milyaev congratulated workers and veterans of the defense industry on the Day of the Gunmaker, which is celebrated on September 19.

The head of the region stressed that for more than three centuries, the Tula land has increased the glory of Russian weapons, and the secrets of great masters are transmitted from older generations to younger ones; products of Tula craftsmen are known not only in Russia, but throughout the world. Milyaev recalled the legacy of famous designers - Tokarev and Mosin, Denezhkin and Gryazev, Ganicheva and Makarovets, whose talent, diligence and perseverance inspire modern engineers to this day.

The governor noted that today, at a critical time for Russia, Tula adequately holds the title of the arms capital, strengthens the country’s defense capability in every possible way and creates the latest types of weapons and equipment for the army. He expressed confidence that the brightest pages of the history of the Tula defense industry are still ahead and are being written right now by those who create Victory weapons. The head of the region thanked everyone for their dedicated work and loyalty to the profession, wishing good health, cheerfulness of spirit and new success for the benefit of the Tula region and the whole of Russia.