Seamstress from Tula Lipok was among the 26 best masters of Russia

Marina Zhukova, a seamstress from the city of Lipki, Tula region, was among the 26 participants of the federal stage of the All-Russian Competition of Professional Skills “Best in Profession” in the nomination “Shveya”. The final was held on October 15-16 at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium, the press service of the finalist’s employer told MK in Tula.

The region at the competition was represented by an employee of the BTK Group of Companies, who received the right to perform at the all-Russian level after winning the regional selection.

The contestants had to pass theoretical and practical tests. The practical part included five tasks: the participants processed sleeve cuts, made cuffs of different designs and connected them to the sleeves. It took four hours to complete all operations.

Seamstresses worked with ready-made cut parts, using technological schemes and samples-standards. The jury evaluated the accuracy of the dimensions, the quality of machine lines, compliance with sewing technology, the speed of tasks and the organization of the workplace.

Here it is worth noting that Marina Zhukova works at the company’s production site in the village of Novaya Kireevka. In September 2026, it was 12 years since her arrival at the enterprise. She received the profession of seamstress after specialized training.

According to Marina, she was offered a job to try her hand at the competition, and she agreed. In her free time, a woman is fond of sewing, drawing and diamond mosaics. Among her main qualities, she notes perseverance and willingness to take on difficult tasks. Zhukova describes her life principle as follows: she goes to the goal and sees no obstacles.

By the way, in general, the company employs more than 20 thousand people.

We will remind, earlier "MK in Tula" told about the federal stage of the contest "Best in profession". The participants had to show theoretical knowledge and practical skills, and for the winners, the organizers provided monetary awards: a million rubles for the first place, 500 thousand rubles for the second and 300 thousand rubles for the third.

The Governor of the Tula region Dmitry Milyaev wished Marina Zhukova good luck and success at the competitions. He noted that her professional experience can become the basis for high results.