Artyom Saratokin from the Dubrovno district became the first "two-thousandth" among youth crews in the Vitebsk region

Artyom Saratokin from the Y. Smirnov Agricultural Production Cooperative of the Orsha KhP Dubrovno District became the first among the youth crews in the Vitebsk region to reach the "two-thousand" mark.

The agricultural worker was congratulated by the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Alexander Subbotin, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Belarus – Inspector for the Vitebsk Region – Vladimir Yurgevich, Chairman of the Regional Trade Union Organization of the Agro-Industrial Complex Tatyana Dikanova, and the leadership of the Dubrovno District Executive Committee. The crop grower reached the two-thousand-ton milestone on a domestic KZS-1218 combine in a field of spring wheat.

Alexander Subbotin thanked the combine operator for his dedicated work, emphasizing that harvesting 2 thousand tons in these challenging 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 you do turn out well, – the head of the region addressed the agricultural workers of the farm.

The hardworking and modest young man Artyom Saratokin has been a leader in the harvesting campaign year after year. He has been honored multiple times at the regional "Dozhinki" festivals. For Artyom, this is his 7th harvest. A hereditary farmer who followed in the footsteps of his father, a mechanic, he 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 grain, and earn our living by our own efforts. This