The Lutsk Automobile Plant opened its own exhibition: "LuAZ – a Half-Century Journey" at the Volyn Museum of Local Lore. The modernly designed exposition reflects the 50-year history of the enterprise's formation, its achievements and problems. The exhibition was opened by Ivan Hrytsanchuk, general director of VAT "LuAZ". He emphasized that the purpose of such an event is to more widely acquaint all interested persons with the work of, without a doubt, one of the most powerful enterprises in the region. Among those invited were students of vocational-technical schools and students of higher educational institutions of Lutsk. All visitors to the exposition had the opportunity to receive comprehensive information directly from the plant's veterans, who gave dozens of their years to the enterprise. Heorhiy Marach, Mykola Kostyunin, Volodymyr Merkulov, Anatoliy Romanchuk, automobile plant workers who labored at LuAZ for more than 40 years, had something to tell the youth.
Over its half-century history, the Lutsk Automobile Plant became an indisputable example of the work and collapse of the planned system, the uncertainty of activity in the transitional period, and the gradual path to a market economy. Times of formation and development were replaced by decline and crisis. The excuses of the top leadership, which referred to an equally difficult situation in others, did not add much optimism to anyone. On one hand, its own problems, on the other – the complete inaction of the state, led to the collapse of many formerly powerful enterprises. LuAZ survived, and not only survived, but also, despite extremely difficult conditions, increased production. This was not expected, however, the plant's collective proved that a half-century history is not so easy to cross out. Now – it is a modern enterprise with clear priorities in its work, and no less grandiose development plans.
In general, visitors will be able to view the exhibition "LuAZ – a Half-Century Journey" at the Volyn Museum of Local Lore until October 15 of this year.