Land Reclamation Day in Russia

According to established tradition since Soviet times, the first Sunday in June is celebrated as Land Reclamation Day in Russia The holiday is specific, associated with the land resources of our vast country Land is an important asset of Russia, requiring care and care Therefore, workers in the agricultural sector make an unsustainable contribution to the development and revival of land and water resources Officially adopted in 2000 by the President of the Russian Federation, Land Reclamation Day is not a day off The ceremonial presentation of awards and the title “Honored Land Reclamator of the Russian Federation” is given to people who have made a 15-year contribution to the development and improvement of land territories of the Russian Federation, training and education of new agricultural personnel The history of the emergence of the profession of land reclamation has its roots since the 19th century Even then they were engaged in draining and watering the land, irrigating swamps, and extracting peat mixture Agricultural specialists fought soil erosion, regulated river drainage channels, and created water intake wells Reclamation work was carried out at the expense of the state budget On Land Reclamation Day, congratulations are received by everyone whose life is connected with the cultivation of agricultural crops These include agronomists, tractor drivers, combine operators, mechanics, and environmental engineers These people are directly united by the improvement, revival, preservation, and improvement of the quality characteristics of the soil The work responsibilities of a land reclamation specialist cannot be called simple and easy He must be technically savvy in managing special agricultural machinery and apply all the innovations and achievements of agronomy Everyone involved in activities to improve land and water resources has good hearing, endurance, hardening, and 100% vision These qualities help to overcome weather conditions in work: from heat to frost Modern youth are beginning to realize the importance of the profession of land reclamation This is noticeable in the increased demand for admission to universities for agricultural specialties The state finances and subsidizes most of the agro-industrial enterprises Entrepreneurs began to master agricultural activities more carefully Private farms are appearing to grow a variety of crops in different regions of the country All this increases the authority of farmers, and at the same time, the demand for the profession The quality of the soil on which crops grow depends on land reclamation agents Using the latest technologies in the agricultural sector, land reclamation farmers achieve high yields After processing, the population receives high-quality food products Therefore, it is very important to encourage the work of farmers, create good working conditions, and provide high-tech equipment In essence, an agrarian is a magician who can transform impassable swampy areas into lands suitable for agricultural production and the construction of cities The holiday is celebrated in different ways In the families of agricultural workers, feasts are created with songs and dances Agricultural organizations hold corporate events Large agricultural holdings organize exhibitions, fairs of their products, various conferences, and seminars The media broadcast programs, films on agricultural topics, newspapers and magazines publish articles related to the agro-industrial complex Happy holiday, dear land reclamation workers! Prosperity and success in your difficult and important work Remember, achievements in the field of land management are the key to a quality life for the population of Russia Russians appreciate the invaluable contribution to improving soils and creating favorable conditions for the development of agriculture