In Tyumen, opened V the championship of Russia on plowing. In opening ceremony took part the Governor of the Tyumen region Vladimir Yakushev, the chief Federal inspector of the Tyumen region Andrey Ruzinsky, Deputy Director of the Department of plant growing of the Ministry of agriculture of Russia Pavel Burak, the Deputy Director General of JSC "Rosagroleasing" Lyudmila Pridanova, Secretary General of the European arable Association March Bakker, Director of the National organization of arable Roman Ivanov.

Greetings to participants and guests of the championship were sent by the Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko, Chairman of the State Duma Sergey Naryshkin, the Minister of agriculture of the Russian Federation Alexander Tkachev, the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on agrarian issues Nikolai Pankov, the heads of regions, heads of the agricultural educational establishments, branch unions and associations.

Opening the event, Vladimir Yakushev noted that the Tyumen region is a great honor to accept these prestigious competitions.

"It is not only an exciting spectacle, but also a unique platform to exchange experiences and ideas. The best competition of the laborers of Russia and the world will undoubtedly increase the prestige of the profession of the operator".

In his greeting to participants and guests of the championship Manager of JSC "Rosagroleasing" Valery Nazarov noted the importance of holding competitions in plowing in order to promote agricultural professions and attracting young people to work in rural areas. "As you know, the most important step to getting a good harvest – high-quality processing of the soil. Through the centuries, perfected the technique, but the same is the art of agriculture that combines the exact calculation and high skill".

March Bakker thanked the arable Rosagroleasing and the National organization for hosting such a great event and noted that for the European arable of the Association of Russian championship is a significant event, including in the preparation of the European championship in ploughing, which will be held in Russia in 2018.

The organizers of the Championship of Russia on plowing are JSC "Rosagroleasing", the government of the Tyumen region and ANO "national agricultural organization. The winner of the competition will receive from the state leasing company "Rosagroleasing" as a prize car UAZ Patriot and the opportunity to represent the country at international level – the European and world Championships.