Commemorative Wave: Six Decades of Dalzavod, Agriculture, and Examinations in Schools
In the immediate aftermath of the Soviet people's triumph over Nazi Germany, the nation's focus shifted towards rebuilding its shattered cities and revitalizing its state, as reported in "Krasnoe Znameno" on May 20, 1945. The paper, echoing sentiments from "Pravda," detailed the immense task of post-war restoration.
Cities, left in ruins by the conflict, were prioritized for reconstruction, with the goal of restoring public services and basic amenities as swiftly as possible. The early peace days brought achievements such as the Altai textile workers' remarkable production of an additional 100,000 meters of fabric.
Preparations for the 60th anniversary of the Voroshilov Plant, a significant enterprise in Primorye, were ongoing. The milestone celebration was planned to be marked by a city organization meeting on June 2 at the regional theater.
A separate article in the paper featured mothers who had given birth to and raised six children, earning the "Motherhood Medal." Over a hundred names were displayed in the published list.
A somewhat critical piece, masquerading as a feuilleton, spoke of a citizen named Drobot, in charge of a food supply point. Despite losing his sight, Drobot pilfered resources, taking items worth 146,000 rubles from the state. The Spassky prosecutor declined to open a case due to Drobot's alleged blindness.
The May 22 issue showcased efforts to expedite timber rafting and boost sowing rates, as well as the surge in private gardening in Vladivostok, where personal gardens expanded from 3 to 4 hectares.
Final exams commenced in regional schools, featuring fourth, seventh, and tenth-grade students. Sixty thousand schoolchildren in the Primorye region were authorized to participate.
On May 23rd, urgent calls for prompt spring sowing were made, with the headline "Sow soybeans in the best agro-technical terms." The best results were demonstrated in Spassky, Artemovsky, and Suchansky districts.
The awarding of mothers who had given birth to and raised five children was discussed in the same issue, with more than a hundred women receiving the "Motherhood Medal" of the second degree. Encouraging fertility remained a pressing concern in the post-war years.
The release of the "For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945" medal was reported on May 25th, with guidelines stating that participation in front-line battles or contributions to victory through work in military districts qualified recipients for the honor.
The May 26th issue encourages agricultural performance by stating, "Don't leave the field until the norm is met!" Criticism was leveled at the village of Ippolitovka, where sugar beet sowing was delayed. Meanwhile, comrade Kirilyuk in Anuchino exceeded the norm threefold, working for 17 hours on a tractor.
A push for agricultural improvement dominated the May 30th issue, with the slogan, "Both the tractor and the horse are good in the furrow!" The first page advocated for utilizing both machinery and horses in sowing efforts.
Heroine Mother Agafya Matveenko, who raised six sons and four daughters, was dedicated a paragraph in the June 2nd issue. She became the third Heroine Mother in Primorye.
The June 2nd issue celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Voroshilov Plant, showcasing photographs of its outstanding workers and management.
In the pace of post-war reconstruction, efforts expanded beyond city revitalization to include industrial growth. The manufacturing industry soon saw an increase, as demonstrated by the remarkable fabric production by the Altai textile workers.
Financing became critical with the growth of industries, and incidents of embezzlement surfaced, such as the case of Drobot, who pilfered resources worth 146,000 rubles despite his alleged blindness.
