Governor Yevgeny Kuyvashev congratulated radio journalists and communication workers, veterans of the industry and all those whose profession is connected with the invention of our outstanding compatriot Alexander Popov, with a professional holiday - Radio Day.

May 7, 1895 at a meeting of the Russian Physico-Chemical Society, he demonstrated the world's first wireless receiving and transmitting system - an invention that gave rise to the development of a whole area of ??information and telecommunications technology that defines the modern technological structure.

As the head of the region underlined, the communications industry plays an important role in the modern economy, it has a powerful influence on the development of all other sectors. Everyday life today can not be imagined without radio, television, mobile communications, the Internet, and the benefits they provide.

The Sverdlovsk region is a leader in the development of the communications industry in the country. This is due to strong traditions of education, a high level of training of radio personnel.

We are also proud of the high level of development of journalism in the region, as evidenced by the number and quality of regional broadcasting companies.

Evgeny Kuyvashev thanked all communication workers, radio companies, scientists, engineers, technicians for conscientious work, professionalism and a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the region. He wished them sound health, creative inspiration, good mood and further success in responsible work for the benefit of Russia and the Sverdlovsk region.