Pavel Lukyanenko Elected New Head of the Russian National Grain Center

Moscow, Russia

June 10, 2023

During a conference in Moscow, Russia Pavel Lukyanenko was elected as the new head of the National Grain Center. Prior to his election, he was the director of the P.P. Lukyanenko National Grain Center. Lukyanenko was nominated by Veniamin Kondratyev, the chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Grain Center. Kondratyev praised Lukyanenko's experience in plant breeding and grain production as key reasons for supporting his candidacy. Moreover, Lukyanenko's previous experience as a general director at the P.P. Lukyanenko National Grain Center was considered to be a major factor by the board.

Lukyanenko's main goal is to advance the Russian wheat industry through supporting new developments in plant breeding and research. This aligns with the National Grain Center's objective of improving the country's agricultural sector, especially in wheat production. Furthermore, Lukyanenko will focus on expanding domestic production of wheat and other grains to reduce reliance on imports.

Lukyanenko stated that he is honored to hold the position and looks forward to working with the team at the National Grain Center to address the major challenges faced by the grain industry. Specifically, he will work to increase yields, improve crop quality, and reduce production costs through plant breeding and other research initiatives.

Lukyanenko's election to lead the National Grain Center is expected to bring significant advancements within the Russian grain industry. His extensive knowledge and experience in plant breeding and grain production will provide valuable guidance for the organization and could potentially drive positive growth for the Russian grain sector.