Following a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Orsha, officials responsible for overseeing various aspects of the country’s flax industry were appointed. Nadezhda Kotkovets has been tasked with monitoring pricing and economic aspects. In a conversation with journalists, she outlined her plans.

The President’s assistant sees her role as reviewing the entire pricing process, from cultivation and flax processing to the production of finished fabrics and goods. “Product quality depends on all the technological details that were thoroughly discussed at the meeting. Strict technology must be followed (note: BELTA). This includes selecting suitable fields, assembling equipment for optimal harvesting within technological timeframes, and managing everything from sowing to harvesting and storage,” emphasized Nadezhda Kotkovets.

“My goal is to understand how we should structure a pricing system. The current system and the one proposed for 2027 enable flax mills to ‘build an economy,’” she continued.

Nadezhda Kotkovets explained that she has now thoroughly analyzed the economic situation of flax mills in the Mogilev region. Her conclusion is clear: where technology compliance is monitored at every stage—from field to shelf—and all technological regulations are followed, high-quality raw materials are produced, leading to valuable end products. The President’s assistant now plans to conduct a similar review of the Orsha flax mill. “The technologists at the Orsha flax mill must have their say, as the final added value is created here, where finished products are made,” added Nadezhda Kotkovets. """