On September 12, Gomel celebrates its 884th birthday. It is a major industrial and scientific center, the second most populous city after the capital. Ideas are born there, and the country's future is created.

It moves rapidly forward, implements ambitious projects, improves infrastructure, preserves cultural heritage, and develops the urban environment. Behind these great successes are the hard work of the citizens, their diligence, and their devotion to their homeland.

Let's tell you what modern Gomel is proud of.

Gomel today is the second-largest city in Belarus in terms of size and economic potential, with developed infrastructure, industry, science, and culture. Its history spans more than eight centuries. The soul of the city is manifested not only in its external appearance. The most important and valuable thing is the people who build, create, and innovate.

Agricultural machinery, knitwear, confectionery. And also well-established diplomatic relations. International cooperation with Gomel's sister cities from 13 countries around the world - from China to Serbia. Fruitful interaction with Russia under 29 agreements. The city's birthday is a good opportunity to sum up results and outline plans for the future. The signing of memoranda on partnership in education with three municipal districts of Moscow is a serious foundation for cooperation.

Gomel celebrates its 884th anniversary

Ruslan Parkhamovich, Chairman of the Gomel City Executive Committee:

"It is these documents that have the greatest practical focus, because they are not just vectors of development, but concrete interaction with specific entities. Therefore, in my opinion, signing such a range of documents with small administrative-territorial units is of great benefit to Gomel. This is Moscow - the center of the Russian Federation, and we have sufficiently active ties."

Needed gifts

Improving social standards is also a priority. For the City Day, there are gifts. A renovated emergency department opened at the ambulance hospital. There has also been a serious upgrade at the Gomel Regional Clinical Hospital. The surgical department has become more comfortable, modern equipment was installed in the renovated laboratory, and the reconstruction of the central sterilization department was completed.

Andrey Tabankov, Chief Physician of the Gomel Regional Clinical Hospital:

Daily, more than 7,000 medical items undergo