Artyom Saratokin from the Dubrovno district became the first "two-thousandth" among youth crews in the Vitebsk region
Artem Saratokin from the Yuri Smirnov State Farm of the Dubrovna District Agricultural Production Enterprise became the first “two-thousand-ton harvester” among young crews in the Vitebsk region.
Agricultural worker Artem Saratokin was congratulated by Alexander Subbotin, Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee; Vladimir Yurgievich, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Belarus – Inspector for the Vitebsk Region; Tatiana Dikanova, Chairman of the Regional Trade Union Organization of the Agro-Industrial Complex; and the leadership of the Dubrovna District Executive Committee. The harvester reached the two-thousand-ton milestone on a domestic KZS-1218 combine harvester on one of the fields with spring wheat.
Alexander Subbotin thanked the combine driver for his devoted labor, emphasizing that harvesting 2,000 tons during these challenging times is an achievement.
– This is not the limit. New thousands and new records await you ahead. Success belongs to those who invest professionalism and skill into their work. Thanks from all of Vitebsk region. Wishing you success in the battle for the harvest, good health, and peace. May everything go well for you, – the head of the region addressed the agricultural workers.
The hardworking and modest Artem Saratokin has been the leader of the harvest campaign year after year. He has been honored multiple times at regional “Dazhynki” festivals. For Artem, this is his 7th harvest. A hereditary agricultural worker who followed in the footsteps of his father, a machine operator, he says: working on the land is my calling, my life.
– Our district, region, and country have something to be proud of. We live under a peaceful sky, grow bread, and earn our living through our own efforts. This needs to be valued and protected. We, agricultural workers, will do everything to ensure the country’s food security, – Artem Saratokin emphasized proudly.
Today, there are 28 combine drivers in the Dubrovna District who have harvested more than 1,000 tons of grain and rapeseed. The district has passed the halfway mark with a total harvest of 51,327 tons of grain at an average yield of 38 centners per hectare.