Start of the rest and recreation season at the CNTU "Sosnovy Hay" base in Svitlovodsk

As always at the end of the academic year, the CNTU recreational base «Pine Grove», which is located on the bank of the Dnipro in a pine forest in the city of Svitlovodsk, Kirovohrad Oblast.

In 2021, the trade union and administration of CNTU began restoring the recreation center. Compared to previous years, more university employees and staff from separate structural units, along with their families, have been vacationing at the center annually. It is very difficult to forecast attendance in our current times. This is influenced by many different factors, such as weather, financial, and psychological, but preparatory work for the start of the season begins every year.

As reported by Dmytro Holub, head of the trade union of the Central Ukrainian National Technical University, by the month of May, the base is always cleared of dry leaves, lighting in the cabins is updated with energy-saving LED lamps, bed linen is changed, water from the well is tested, contracts for the removal of solid household waste are concluded, the painting of sports and children's playgrounds is updated, and inspection, preparation, cleaning, and routine maintenance of the cabins are carried out, with soft and hard inventory being updated as necessary.

In truth, the CNTU recreation center "Sosnovyi Hai" (Pine Grove) enchants with its landscapes and pristine nature, which you won't find in the city. Therefore, resting in the fresh, healing air provided by the pine forest and the Dnieper River has a positive effect on the psycho-emotional and physical state of employees, students, and human health in general.

In 2021, the CNTU trade union committee and the CNTU administration began to restore the recreation base. Compared with previous years, more university staff and separate structural units visit the base with their families each year. Forecasting attendance nowadays is very difficult. It is influenced by many different factors, such as weather, financial, and psychological factors; however preparatory work for the start of the season at the base begins each year.

According to the head of the CNTU trade union committee at Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Dmytro Holub, as of May each year the base is cleared of dry brush, lighting in the cottages is updated to energy-saving LED fixtures, bed linens are washed, a water analysis of the well is ordered, contracts are signed for the removal of solid household waste, repainting of the sports and children's playgrounds is carried out, an inspection, preparation, cleaning and ongoing repairs of the cottages are conducted, and if necessary soft and hard inventory is updated.

Actually, CNTU’s recreation base "Pine Grove" captivates with its landscapes and pristine nature, which you won’t find in the city, and therefore rest in the fresh healing air provided by the coniferous forest and the Dnipro River positively affects the psycho-emotional and physical well-being of employees, students, and health in general.

At «Pine Grove» there is an opportunity to use dishes and available household electrical appliances for self-sufficient, comfortable meal preparation for both adults and children: electric hotplate, kettles, multicooker, microwave oven.

There are also barbecue zones with the necessary equipment where university staff can cook various dishes outdoors: shish kebab, vegetables, fish, ukha (fish soup), etc.

At the base, they prepared courts for sports games and replenished stocks of sporting equipment: balls for basketball, volleyball, football, badminton sets, a table tennis table and the equipment for it.

Transport connections between Kropyvnytskyi and Svitlovodsk are functioning, the road is open, buses are running. That is, based on these signs you can already plan a vacation, especially since many workers have their own private transport.

When the country is in an active phase of war, people do not think about festive events, do not count on bright holidays. No one even talks about mass celebrations with fireworks on the banks of the Dnipro. However, even just two to three days away with your family out of town, spending a couple of days in the forest – will be beneficial for reducing psychological stress and improving the health of the children.

According to the chair of the CNTU trade union committee, Dmytro Holub, last year among the representatives of our university who rested at the base «Pine Grove», weekend tours were very popular.

The trade union currently offers vouchers to «Sosnovy Hai» for five days. However, as in previous years, you can split your five-day voucher (your five-day vacation) into two or three parts at your own discretion.

Members of the TNTU trade union can receive compensation for the cost of a voucher for up to 5 days inclusive. If you wish to vacation at the «Sosnovy Hai» base for a number of days other than five, the cost of the voucher will be based on the accounting calculation of the cost of accommodation per person per day according to the calculation for the specific year. This information can be obtained from the university's accounting department or trade union committee.

The TNTU recreation center offers guests cottages of various types; the base can accommodate 35-40 guests with their families at one time. The cost of the voucher also includes a set of bed linen and the use of various facilities at the base, which are noted in the promotional brochure.

The trade union committee currently offers five-day vouchers to «Pine Grove» for five days. But, as last year, you can divide your five-day voucher (your five-day vacation) into two to three parts at your own choice.

Members of the CNTU trade union can receive reimbursement for the cost of the voucher for up to 5 days inclusive. If you wish to rest at the «Pine Grove» base not for five days, but for an N-day period, the cost of the voucher will be calculated based on the per-person per-day lodging cost according to the calculation for that year. This information can be obtained from the university's accounting department or the union committee.

The CNTU rest base offers guests cottages of various types; at the same time the base can accommodate 35-40 guests with their families. The cost of the voucher also includes a set of bed linen and access to various locations of the base, as noted in the promotional brochure.

In the cottages, a cozy atmosphere has been created, soft furnishings have been updated, clean and tidy.

The base has its own well and an electrical substation, and is therefore supplied with water and electricity around the clock. An outdoor shower and washrooms are in operation.

There is also a nice sandy beach near the base, which is being studied by the relevant service specialists and a permit for swimming has been granted, where university staff together with their families will be able to improve their health by undergoing water procedures.

One of the directions of recreation at the base is good and comfortable fishing.

At the base, flowerbeds in Ukrainian style have been planted with perennial lavender and marigolds near the cottages and the playground to create an even more pleasant cozy atmosphere.

Based on the wishes of vacationers, a hammock relaxation area has been initiated.

Based on the wishes of the vacationers, a hammock rest area has been established.

The CNTU Trade Union Committee invites teachers and staff, as well as students of the university, to a vacation on the banks of the Dnipro at the «Pine Grove» base.

Information on arrival schedules, available places, etc., can be obtained at the Trade Union Committee for teachers and staff of the Central Ukrainian National Technical University.