Russian Holidays - Beekeeper's Day in Bashkortostan

In the forests located in the foothills of the Southern Urals, linden and maple mainly grow The trees are pollinated by wild Central Russian bees belonging to the honey subspecies Therefore, the residents of Bashkiria have been engaged in beekeeping for more than 1,500 years The ancient technology of collecting honey is passed down from generation to generation Beekeepers do not organize an apiary with hives, but make hollows in tree trunks In the fall, beekeepers visit the bees and take part of the honey, leaving them a small supply for the winter Each beekeeper has up to 1,000 trees with hollows In addition to beekeeping, beekeepers are engaged in breeding families of industrious insects in hives using log and frame methods Domestic bees produce mountain honey from basilisk, thyme and feather grass, growing in Bashkiria In its steppes, sweet clover, clover, rapeseed and alfalfa grow, giving the product a unique taste The republic is the leader of the Russian Federation in the production of honey - a unique and valuable product A holiday has been established in honor of the people who work in this branch of agriculture Every second Sunday in August, Beekeeper's Day is celebrated in Bashkortostan Honey is considered the most saturated in the number of microelements, which act as a catalyst for the biochemical reactions of the human body The product produced by bees is rich in potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, sulfur, chlorine, iodine, zinc, copper, calcium and iron Diastase number, ie the number of enzymes per unit volume for Altai honey is 10-20, for sweet nectar from the south of the Russian Federation - 5-8 units This indicator indicates the naturalness and maturity of the product The diastase number of Bashkir honey ranges from 22-50, which makes it the best in the world In addition to its beneficial properties, the product is valued for its rich taste and delicate aroma Honey is the unofficial symbol of Bashkiria, and the profession of beekeeper is one of the most respected Therefore, Beekeeper's Day is a national holiday that is widely celebrated throughout the republic In honor of him, fairs are organized, competitions, master classes and concerts with performances by folklore ensembles are held There are private and state bee farms in Bashkortostan, which are home to more than 250 thousand insect families Beekeepers pass on their colossal centuries-long experience not only by inheritance Any resident of Bashkiria can receive a beekeeping education at one of the educational institutions of the republic A research institute founded in 1998 operates on its territory The company is the owner of the Bashkir honey trademark The institute studies insects, breeds new species of bees and preserves their habitat Thanks to the work of beekeepers and beekeepers, people eat honey and royal jelly and are treated with medications made from bee products Engaging in traditional fishing is impossible without experience, knowledge and skills, hard work and love for nature Every second Sunday in August, when the honey harvest season ends, specialists involved in this industry are congratulated on Beekeeper's Day