Slobodzeya the first time marks the day of the founding of the city on September 21. Until now, the main feast for residents of Slobodzeya was the temple festival (November 21). Recent archival data made it possible to determine the day of the first mention. Festive events are scheduled for the whole day. They started from sports - athletics race. National courtyards and exhibitions hospitably opened their doors in the morning.
The main gift and at the same time the center for celebrations was the arcade complex in the center of Slobodzeya. the President arrived for the launch of the fountain, its most important element. Congratulating residents of Slobodzeya, Vadim Krasnoselsky noted that inhabitants are the main wealth of the city. They are the authors of the history of Slobodzeya, in which there were glorious and tragic pages, happy and sad events, joyful and difficult days, falls and rises. The President noted the changes that are visible to every resident of Slobodzeya and guests of the city.
The Head of Administration Vasily Tishenko talked about how Slobodzeya is changing. He noted that over two years 40 million rubles were invested in the development of the Slobodzeya infrastructure. Another 20 million will be allocated from the Capital Investment Fund for the construction, repair, reconstruction of schools, kindergartens, houses of culture, medical facilities and roads next year. The arcade complex, which is opening today, is also part of the capital investment program, Vasily Tishenko emphasized, expressing gratitude to the country's leadership and addressing congratulations to each resident of Slobodzeya.
Participants in the fountain launch ceremony witnessed another significant event - laying a capsule with a message to descendants. On behalf of the current generation, the commanders of the Youth Army passed on to the descendants the “baton of bright thoughts and good deeds”. The time capsule will be opened after a quarter of a century - September 21, 2044.
