Total agricultural experience of the Kuryanovich-Pranovich dynasty from Starodorozhsky district - 325 years

It is said that the tree has strong roots, and the agriculture of Belarus has its labor dynasties. For decades, sometimes centuries, members of the same family have worked in their native fields and farms, proving that dedication to the chosen cause does not depend on time and change of technology. For such families, work on the ground is not just a line in the workbook, but a true vocation and cause for sincere pride.

In the Starodorozhsky district, the Kuryanovich-Pranovich dynasty has long become synonymous with diligence and loyalty to the chosen cause. When children and grandchildren come to the fields and farms after the older generation, you understand that the Belarusian village has a solid foundation and a reliable future.

Correspondents of the "SG" gladly got acquainted with the family, in which everyone is devoted to the place where he was born and brought up.

This year (Labour Day) the largest working family of the Minsk region, which works in OJSC “Profitagro-BEL”, was awarded at the main festive venue in the Victory Park. In the Year of the Belarusian woman, special attention was paid to the fair sex. Each worker received a thank you address from the Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly Igor Sergeenko – as a recognition of the talent to combine professional success with the role of the keeper of the hearth.

- The land generously thanks those who treat it with soul, and love for the native land is best brought up in the family, says the mother of six children and grandmother of 17 grandchildren Alla Viktorovna Pranovich, who worked in the agricultural enterprise for 38 years. Almost all of my children work on the farm and live nearby.

Alexander, the husband of Alla Viktorovna, died very early. However, she did not talk about the difficulties without which it is impossible to imagine a person’s life, especially if it is a young mother. For many years she worked as a milkmaid and at the same time raised children.

“Working on the farm is not easy,” recalls the interlocutor. We had to get up early, take care of the animals, carry out the plan, and at home there were daughters, sons and endless tasks. I have never regretted my chosen path. She tried to educate children with honest, hardworking and kind people. I think a woman can do a lot if there is love, support and mutual understanding in the family. I am grateful for my children, for working life and respect for my fellow villagers. There are a lot of flowers at Alla Viktorovna. And, as the interviewee says, it has always been:

Every spring I look forward to the first tulips, peonies and asters. Flowers please the eye, create coziness and remind that even after the most difficult day at work there is always a place for beauty and peace of mind.

And the gardens, of course, no one canceled.

- Children have grown up, and the habit of making blanks for the winter has not gone away, continues Alla Viktorovna. - Sunsets, products for which are grown without any fertilizers, we love, share recipes, experiment. And harvesting potatoes turns into a work challenge. For example, on Monday we all dig at me, on Tuesday – at my son, on Wednesday – at my daughter. We do not leave each other without support. Just imagine how much work we have to do, and at the family table. Thank goodness it is often enough. Children, daughters-in-law and son-in-law, grandchildren, brothers and sisters - my little big world!

We waited for everyone who was able to leave work for at least half an hour, and headed to Sovietskaya Street. It was there, in the house No. 104, that the parents of Alla Viktorovna lived.

- At the end of the army service in distant Novokuznetsk, then very young, our father returned to his homeland, to the village of Shchitkovichi, says Tamara, the younger sister of Alla Viktorovna. I brought my future mother with me. They sincerely loved each other, skillfully distributed family responsibilities, worked and thanked fate for the opportunity to raise children and be close. And we didn't idle. And to work were at the school and studied well.

With warmth about the family and favorite work, all Kurjanovichi-Pranovichi respond, who, albeit for a short time, were able to get together in the middle of the working week.

Alexander has been driving a tractor since he was 18.

- Dad left early. But we, the sons, stayed in the house, says Alexander. I did not set goals to go to the capital or district center. I know that my family would support any decision I made. He loved technology from an early age, and knew the people working in the field well. Therefore, without further thought, became part of a friendly team. My uncle (an experienced mechanizer) and other senior workmates taught me everything I needed. And the leadership made it clear that young people in the countryside always have a place. And not just the worker. Over the years, I have been involved in almost all major jobs: plowing, sowing, crop care and harvesting. Technology requires attention and responsibility, so I always treat my case in good faith. I am glad that I can do my work to benefit the farm and my native agro-town. I have been working here for almost 20 years. I have my own house. Married. Five kids.

Victor also works as a tractor driver for Profitagro-BEL.

- We met him during my workout, - says his wife, as well as the accountant of the farm Victoria. - The distribution turned out to be fateful. At first, everything was new: the team, the work, the locality. But I was warmly received, helped to settle down, and gradually everything here became my native. We have three children. The eldest daughter of Ulyana and twin boys Arthur and Timur. Repeatedly participated in the contest “Lord of the village”. In 2023, at the district stage, they took 1st place and 2nd place at the regional stage. Last year they also participated and took second place. We spend our free time together: we play board and outdoor games, travel to iconic places of our beloved country. Today I remember with gratitude the day I came to Shchitkovichi.

Good is not good. This is sure both growing up and long-term adult our interlocutors. Their hard work is an example. Their unity is a guide for those who are ready to live and work in their native land.

This is confirmed by the director of OJSC "Profitagro-BEL" Sergey Akulich:

The main backbone of our employees are local. There is no acute shortage of staff. College graduates come, some stay, some leave. We cooperate with educational institutions, travel, invite students to practice. Of course, we always welcome young specialists: fresh ideas and energy are needed in any business. But we value our veterans, our experienced workers, especially. We won't ignore it. Just the other day, our front-runners took part in the district solemn meeting in honor of the Day of Workers of Agriculture and Processing Industry of the AIC. On the stage of the district center of culture noted the best livestock breeders, mechanics and specialists, including our workers. Directly on the farm, together with the trade union committee, we organized a meeting for workers of farms, mekhdvor and field breeding brigades, where we also summed up the results of the agricultural year, presented gifts and prizes to our respected workers.

The conclusion is as follows. OJSC “Profitagro-BEL” knows the secret of successful work: these are people who burn with their work, healthy animals and reliable equipment. When each person is in his place and the machines work properly, you can not worry about the result. Cows are always fed, fresh milk leaves for processing on time, and the farm itself is not afraid of any difficulties.

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Photo by Alice Drugakova and from her personal archive