Artyom Saratokin from the Dubrovno district became the first "two-thousandth" among youth crews in the Vitebsk region
The agronomist was congratulated by the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Alexander Subbotin, the Assistant to the President of the Republic of Belarus – Inspector for the Vitebsk Region – Vladimir Yurgevich, the Chairman of the Regional Trade Union Organization of the Agro-Industrial Complex Tatyana Dikanova, and the leadership of the Dubrovensky District Executive Committee. The grain grower reached the two-thousand mark on a domestic KZS-1218 in one of the fields with spring wheat.
Alexander Subbotin thanked the combine operator for his dedicated work, emphasizing that harvesting 2 thousand tons in these difficult times is a feat.
– This is not the limit. New thousands and new records await you. Success is achieved by those who invest professionalism and skill in their work. Thank you from all of Vitebsk region. I wish you success in the battle for the harvest, good health, and peace. May everything turn out well for you, – the head of the region addressed the agricultural enterprise's agronomists.
The hardworking and modest young man Artem Saratokin has been the leader of the harvest season year after year. He has been repeatedly honored at the regional "Dozhinki" festivals. For Artem, this is his 7th harvest. A hereditary agronomist who followed in the footsteps of his father, a mechanic, says: working the land is my element, my life.
– Our district, region, and country have something to be proud of. We live under a peaceful sky, grow bread, and earn by our own efforts. This must be valued and protected. We, the agronomists, will do everything to ensure the country's food security, – Artem Saratokin emphasized with pride.
Today, there are 28 combine operators in the Dubrovensky district who have harvested more than a thousand tons of grain and rapeseed. The district has passed the equator with a harvest of 51327 tons of grain with an average yield of 38 centners per hectare.