SOLIGORSK DISTRICT, 3 October (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko began his working trip to Soligorsk with advice for the Minsk Oblast authorities and officials in general: talk less and do more, so as not to become “meeting-addicted”, as the classic writer put it, BelTA has learned.
“One needs to talk less and do more. This is my advice to you,” the head of state said, addressing Minsk Oblast Governor Aleksei Kushnarenko. “Keep in mind, you are the governor here.”
First, Aleksandr Lukashenko asked about the progress in the sowing of winter crops. Minsk Oblast Governor Aleksei Kushnarenko reported that the mass sowing was almost complete.
Aleksandr Lukashenko also criticized the standard of land management, stressing that it must be improved. These remarks were partly based on what the president observed from his helicopter during the flight. “I can see it across these fields. The condition [of the district] is worse than it was two years ago,” he noted.
The head of state was particularly dissatisfied with the quality of plowing in certain areas. “This isn't plowing. If the land is poorly plowed, don't expect any harvest. You'll just have to level the field with a bulldozer later,” he said.
Another issue raised concerned the abandoned and unused household plots across the country. They need to be brought back into agricultural use. “This situation needs to be addressed,” the head of state demanded.
The president explained that the total area of such unused plots is comparable to the amount of land the country is aiming to bring into use through reclamation efforts.
Separately, the head of state mentioned the role of the heads of the district executive committees. He stated that they must be held more accountable for results, and that their share of responsibility should extend beyond just the municipally-owned enterprises. “The chairman of a district executive committee is the master and president of their land. He must be in control of the territory. You have to work. You need to deliver results," emphasized the Belarusian leader. “The work is appalling in some farms. Later, we'll have to cover their losses with budget funds. And where are we supposed to get that money?”
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