25 reasons for pride: Russian wheat — the golden grain of the nation

Some symbols need no introduction. Wheat is one of them. Ears of grain appear on coats of arms, in ornaments, on flags, and in collective memory — as a sign of life, abundance, and labor. Russia is the land of bread, of ploughmen and steppes, where each ear of wheat is born not only from the soil, but also from love for it.

We continue to publish our special project "25 Reasons for Pride," dedicated to the twenty-fifth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s first inauguration.

Today’s reason for pride is Russian wheat. Since the early 2000s, domestic agriculture has undergone a true revival. From a grain importer, Russia has become a global export leader. We have not only secured the country’s food security — we have become a breadbasket for dozens of countries around the world.

Today, Russia is the world’s largest wheat exporter, surpassing the United States, Canada, and Australia.

The wheat harvest in 2022 exceeded 104 million tons — an all-time historical record.

Our grain is in demand in more than 100 countries, from Egypt to Indonesia.

Thanks to strong government support and the hard work of agricultural producers, modern technologies, robotics, and genetics have entered agriculture — but the main value remains the person in the field.

Bread on the Russian table is a product of national sovereignty, labour, and intellect.

Follow our special project "25 Reasons for Pride" on the social media pages of the National Centre RUSSIA.