Artyom Saratokin from Dubrovensky district became the first "two-thousandth" among youth crews in the Vitebsk region
August 19, 2025
Artem Saratokin from the Y. Smirnov Agricultural Production Cooperative of Orsha KhKP Dubrovensky District became the first in Vitebsk Region to reach the 'two-thousand mark' among youth crews.
The agronomist was congratulated by the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Alexander Subbotin, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Belarus – Inspector for Vitebsk Region – Vladimir Yurgevich, 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-ton mark on a domestic KZS-1218 combine in one of the fields with spring wheat.
Alexander Subbotin thanked the combine operator for his dedicated work, emphasizing that harvesting 2,000 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. We 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 enterprise.
The hardworking and modest young man Artem Saratokin has been a leader in the harvesting campaign year after year. He has been honored at the regional "Dozhinki" festivals multiple times. This is Artem's 7th harvest. A hereditary agronomist 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 by our own efforts. This must be valued and protected. We, the agricultural workers, will do everything to ensure the country's food security, – Artem Saratokin emphasized with pride.
Today, there are 28 combine operators in Dubrovensky District who have harvested more than a thousand tons of grain and rapeseed. The district has passed the halfway mark with a harvest of 51,327 tons of grain at an average yield of 38 centners per hectare.