On May 14, 2026 an important meeting took place at the Petrodvortsov clock factory “Rocket” – the oldest industrial enterprise in Russia.
Attended by:
- Anatoly Cherdantsev, CEO of the watch factory “Rocket”;
- Kozlov Nikolai Dmitrievich, General Director “Expoforum-International”;
- Lobin Mikhail Alexandrovich, General Director of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of St. Petersburg;
- Barova Marina Yurivna, head of the project “Russian industrialist”.
Petrodvortskyi watch factory “Rocket” has its history since 1721, when by order of Peter I was founded Petergoff granary factory. In 2026, the company celebrates a significant date – 305 years since its founding.
This year is rich with jubilees: at the same time, the 30th Anniversary Russian Industrialist International Forum Exhibition project is celebrated – a platform that unites leaders of domestic industry, showcasing achievements and setting a vector for the development of Russian industry.
Another important date in 2026 is the 65th anniversary of man’s first flight into space. On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin made a historic turn around the Earth in the ship “Vostok-1”, opening the way to the stars for humanity. This event was a colossal breakthrough and a symbol of the scientific and technological triumph of the Soviet Union.
Symbolically, that in honor of the feat of Gagarin was created the watch brand “Rocket”. The name was a tribute to the first astronaut and an embodiment of the country’s ambition for the future. The “Rocket” models of those years epitomized the spirit of the space conquest era and became part of cultural heritage.
During the meeting, the parties discussed plans for joint commemorative events to mark these outstanding dates.
The participants of the meeting stressed that combining these anniversaries is a unique opportunity to show the indissoluble link between the traditions of Russian production and its innovative development and to pay respect to the achievements of past generations, inspiring new achievements.
