OREANDA-NEWS. June 9, 2007. “Volgodonsk-Balakovo” bike ride set off on June 8 on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Rosenergoatom and 70th anniversary of Rostov region

The objective of this action is to popularize nuclear energy by the example of the ongoing construction of the 2nd unit of Volgodonsk NPP, to cultivate healthy lifestyle and to develop friendly relations between NPP satellite cities.

12 cyclists from Volgodonsk NPP are being led the deputy director of the plant Gennady Fomenko, who is master of sports and has taken part in lots of international races. Months of hard training are behind and now the bikers are anticipating a fascinating trip: lots of interesting meetings and wonderful impressions.

The deputy director of Rosenergoatom Jumberi Tkebuchava, the director of Volgodonsk NPP Alexander Palamarchuk and the mayor of Volgodonsk Viktor Firsov came to see the bikers off.

Tkebuchava pointed out that Rosenergoatom pays a great attention to physical culture and sports as good health helps nuclear power engineers to effectively cope with hard industrial tasks and sophisticated technologies. The officials wished the bikers good voyage. “We are not afraid of the scorching sun of the Don steeps and the dry winds of Volgograd and Saratov regions. We are ready for the race and I assure you that we will be at Balakovo in time,” Fomenko said.

To note, it is for the second time that Volgodonsk NPP is conducting a bike race. The first such race was held in 2004: 11 employees of the plant pedaled 650 km to Novovoronezh NPP, which was celebrating its 40th birthday.