The first to harvest two thousand tons of grain in the Vitebsk region was Valentin Yashchenko, a machine operator at UP "Rudakovo".

Valentin Yashchenko has been working in agriculture for 18 years, six of which at UP "Rudakovo". He moved to the Vitebsk district with his family from Sharkovshchyna district on a friend's advice. Initially, the farm provided a house in the agro-town of Novka for the large family, and then they were given an apartment in a new building in the agro-town of Tulovo.
When Valentin joined UP "Rudakovo" as a machine operator six years ago, he immediately became the first "thousand-ton" worker in the district, and has maintained this level ever since. However, he admits that this year he became a leader at the regional level for the first time.
The Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Alexander Subbotin, congratulated Valentin Yashchenko directly in the field, wished him to reach a new height of 3 thousand tons, and presented him with a commemorative gift.
Assistant to the President - Inspector for Vitebsk Region Anatoly Linevich wished him strong health, family well-being, and a successful return home after the harvest with a full wallet:
– There are two most important professions – defending the Motherland and harvesting grain. You have chosen one of them and are demonstrating how our Belarusians worthily work in the field of grain. We wish you success!

