MOSCOW, July 21 Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin congratulated workers and veterans of the metallurgical industry on their professional holiday and noted that their products ensure the country's defense capability, the achievement of technological sovereignty and the well-being of millions of Russians, the text of the congratulations was published on the Cabinet of Ministers website.
Metallurgist Day is celebrated in Russia on Sunday. 
«»The metallurgical complex plays a key role in the country's economy. The successful development of industry, construction and housing and communal services, transport and mechanical engineering, and the fuel and energy sector largely depends on its effective operation. Your products ensure the country's defense capability, the achievement of technological sovereignty, and the well-being of millions Russians,” Mishustin noted.
He emphasized that thanks to the skill, professionalism, and dedicated work of metallurgists, the industry is coping with modern challenges, implementing large-scale investment projects, demonstrating success and solving strategically important problems.
According to the Prime Minister, it is important to pay special attention to automation and digitalization of production and do everything to train highly qualified specialists.
Metallurgist Day is a professional holiday for almost 700 thousand people. On this day, the main festive events traditionally take place at the main production sites of the largest Russian metallurgical companies.