Volga Tannery donates gifts to orphanage
19/12/2019
It said: “We believe in the opportunity to give children deprived of parental care a New Year holiday.”
The tannery was established in 1730, making it one of Russia’s oldest leather companies. Many of the current employees are fourth and the fifth generation leatherworkers.
After a change of ownership in 2014, the tannery invested in new technology, hoisting facilities and warehousing and automation equipment. It was certified Gold standard by multi-stakeholder body the Leather Working Group in 2018.
It is one of the largest employers in the Tver Region, employing over 1,200 workers.