MINSK, 17 April (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has appointed Ruslan Strakhar Director General of Mogilevliftmash, BelTA has learned.
Earlier, Ruslan Strakhar held the post of Deputy Chairman of the Mogilev Oblast Executive Committee.
The head of state asked Ruslan Strakhar whether he perceived his new position as a step down the career ladder.
"I believe this decision was well thought out," Ruslan Strakhar said. He highlighted his significant experience in the industrial sector (including his work at Strommashina) and at government positions where he oversaw industrial affairs, and his university degree. "In general, my entire professional life has been connected with the industrial sector in one way or another," he added.
Aleksandr Lukashenko inquired about the current state of affairs at Strommashina. He was informed that some of the workshops and equipment had been transferred to BelAZ, where the production of body components is now based. It remains in the city center, forming an industrial hub with other enterprises. Approximately 600 people work there, and the prospects are positive. A new major project is being developed in cooperation between BelAZ and Mogilevliftmash to assemble large elements of electric transmissions. Another part of the Strommashina grounds, unrelated to BelAZ, is being developed according to Mogilev's urban development plan.
"So, will you be able to produce a motor engine?" the president asked.
"Exactly," Ruslan Strakhar answered.
"Please make it a good engine," the head of state emphasized.
"Sure, Aleksandr Grigorievich [Lukashenko]," Ruslan Strakhar replied. He noted that the enterprise is actively developing a new line of business: traction motors for electric transport, including electric buses, trucks, trams, and trolleybuses produced by Belkommunmash and MAZ.
“As for the automobile manufacturing and BelGee [the development of an electric motor for Belarus’ first electric vehicle by BelGee], this work is also underway. We have delivered five trial engines developed jointly with the National Academy of Sciences," Ruslan Strakhar added.
"I believe this decision was well thought out," Ruslan Strakhar said. He highlighted his significant experience in the industrial sector (including his work at Strommashina) and at government positions where he oversaw industrial affairs, and his university degree. "In general, my entire professional life has been connected with the industrial sector in one way or another," he added.
Aleksandr Lukashenko inquired about the current state of affairs at Strommashina. He was informed that some of the workshops and equipment had been transferred to BelAZ, where the production of body components is now based. It remains in the city center, forming an industrial hub with other enterprises. Approximately 600 people work there, and the prospects are positive. A new major project is being developed in cooperation between BelAZ and Mogilevliftmash to assemble large elements of electric transmissions. Another part of the Strommashina grounds, unrelated to BelAZ, is being developed according to Mogilev's urban development plan.
"So, will you be able to produce a motor engine?" the president asked.
"Exactly," Ruslan Strakhar answered.
"Please make it a good engine," the head of state emphasized.
"Sure, Aleksandr Grigorievich [Lukashenko]," Ruslan Strakhar replied. He noted that the enterprise is actively developing a new line of business: traction motors for electric transport, including electric buses, trucks, trams, and trolleybuses produced by Belkommunmash and MAZ.
“As for the automobile manufacturing and BelGee [the development of an electric motor for Belarus’ first electric vehicle by BelGee], this work is also underway. We have delivered five trial engines developed jointly with the National Academy of Sciences," Ruslan Strakhar added.
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