At OAO Znamya Truda, there are people for whom working the land is more than a profession—it’s a family tradition. One such individual is mechanic Dmitry Ustilov, who continues his family’s legacy of respect for agricultural work, passed down from father to son.

Dmitry has been working on the farm for many years, and agricultural tasks have become second nature to him. His family’s love for the land and machinery spans generations, and his older brother, Igor, also works here. During harvest season, Dmitry’s son joined them as well.

Dmitry’s father, Boris Ustilov, dedicated nearly forty years to his career as a mechanic. His work history is tied to the Sverdlov collective farm, whose lands now belong to OAO Znamya Truda. It’s no surprise that his sons, Igor and Dmitry, also chose to work the land.

Over the years, he has performed various types of fieldwork. This summer, he was involved in plowing, and in the autumn, he continued to cultivate the soil.

In agriculture, it’s crucial not only to be in the field at the right time but also to prepare equipment properly for each stage of work. Mechanics must monitor the equipment’s condition, understand potential malfunctions, and grasp the intricacies of how machinery operates. Driving a tractor requires more than just controlling the machine—you need to feel it, understand how it behaves under load, and prevent breakdowns that could disrupt operations.

To learn how a machine milking operator works at OAO Znamya Truda, read more here. """