July 20 — Metallurgist's Day in Russia: events, how to congratulate

In summer, metallurgists and all those whose work is somehow related to the field of metallurgy celebrate their professional holiday. Every year, celebrations are held on a large scale in large cities with industrial enterprises. Izvestia tells us when the celebrations will take place in 2025 and how to congratulate metallurgists on the occasion.

When is Metallurgist's Day in 2025

Metallurgist's Day in Russia is traditionally celebrated on the third Sunday of July. This tradition was established back in Soviet times and has continued into our days. In 2025, the holiday falls on July 20th.

On the same day, celebrations will be held in the cities of Belarus, Kazakhstan and some other CIS countries, where metallurgical plants are located, as well as educational institutions that train specialists in this field.

The history of Metallurgist's Day

Peter I's reforms gave an impetus to the development of Russian metallurgy. By the middle of the 18th century, our country had become the world's leading iron smelter, and the profession of metallurgist took pride of place among other working professions.

Today, metallurgy is one of the key industries that generates about 5-6% of GDP. It extends to ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, providing raw materials and necessary materials for mechanical engineering, construction, the fuel and energy complex and many other important sectors of the economy.

Ferrous metallurgy is engaged in the production of cast iron, steel, rolled products and ferroalloys based on iron ore; non—ferrous metallurgy is engaged in the extraction, processing of non-ferrous metal ores and smelting of non-ferrous metals and their alloys.

Thus, the profession of a metallurgist includes not one, but a whole range of specialties, which includes both working and engineering positions.

In recognition of the metallurgists' achievements, a professional holiday was created in their honor in 1957. It is fixed by a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Metallurgist's Day did not disappear and acquired new traditions.

Events for Metallurgist's Day on July 20

The holiday honors employees and veterans of the industry. Festive concerts, various sports and family events are organized for them. In a solemn ceremony, the best are awarded the honorary title of "Honored Metallurgist of the Russian Federation" and a badge.

Metallurgist's Day is celebrated on a special scale in Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk, Cherepovets, Verkhnyaya Pyshma, Novokuznetsk, Nizhny Tagil and other industrial centers, most of which have city-forming metallurgical enterprises. Therefore, the holiday is often combined with the City Day.

By tradition, the launch of new enterprises is also timed to coincide with the holiday. So, last year, three production facilities were launched at once in the Chelyabinsk, Nizhny Novgorod regions and the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). The launch ceremony was attended by President Vladimir Putin via video link.

A large program for Metallurgist's Day was also prepared in 2025. The celebrations, as in previous years, will take place over several days. Metallurgists will be honored in Magnitogorsk from July 18 to July 20. On the first day, local musical groups and People's Artist of Russia Oleg Gazmanov will perform in the open air at the Metallurg Arena. In the evening, a large-scale fireworks display will be launched in the city.

Pervouralsk will celebrate two holidays at once this weekend — City Day and Metallurgist's Day. A big festive concert will be held on July 18 at Victory Square. People's Artist of Russia Larisa Dolina will perform in front of the guests. Sightseeing tours, workshops and interactive games for the whole family were also prepared for residents.

Metallurgist's Day will be celebrated in Alapaevsk on July 20, combining it with the celebration of the 386th anniversary of the city. The event is scheduled at the Central Stadium. The headliners will be the Fabrika group. A day earlier, Nizhny Tagil will host a large-scale concert with the participation of singer Klava Koki and the Uma2rman group with a bright show.

On the same day, celebrations will be held in Amursk. On Saturday, July 19, a large playground for children and adults will open in the main square of the city. Guests of the festival will be able to try on work clothes, participate in a flash mob from a local fitness club and the Metallurgy quiz, as well as in ore mining.

How to congratulate on Metallurgist's Day

Metallurgist's Day is celebrated by all employees of the metallurgical industry. It is a professional course for steelworkers, foundry workers, blacksmiths, distributors and other specialists, as well as scientists studying metals, students and graduates of specialized educational institutions.

Therefore, congratulations often focus on the specifics of the profession or send general wishes. Here are some examples of how to congratulate industry workers on Metallurgist's Day.:

"Dear metallurgists! We sincerely congratulate you on your professional holiday! Your work is a real art that requires skill, strength and patience. You are creating a solid foundation for the development of our industry, providing it with reliability and quality. Every day is a series of difficult tasks and achievements that you overcome with honor. We wish you good health and inexhaustible energy for new achievements!"

"Happy holidays, heroes of the metallurgical industry! May every day bring you joy and satisfaction from the work you have done! I wish you safe working conditions, high earnings, career growth and professional development! May your families be proud of you, good luck and recognition always accompany your work, and your work will be appreciated!"

"Congratulations on Metallurgist's Day! Thanks to your work, houses and bridges are being built, machines and mechanisms are being created, urban infrastructure is developing, and metal is turning into real works of engineering art. May your families be happy, your health be strong, and your life be filled with joy and well—being. Happy holidays!"

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