A taxi driver from Tambov grows over 100 varieties of grapes and sells his harvest to Moscow.

In the Tambov region, taxi driver Alexei Kostryukov built a greenhouse where he grows over 100 varieties of grapes. He harvests 100 grapes per season. about tons of harvest, with individual bunches weighing nearly four kilograms. The hobby has grown into a successful business: a portion of the harvest is sold to wholesalers in Moscow.

Greenhouse and a hundred varieties

Alexey says He shares his passion on the Telegram channel "ProTeplitsu": he posts photos and videos of ripened harvests—including unsuccessful ones—shares vine care methods, and shows the wine he makes from his grapes.

According to the gardener, working in the greenhouse brings great pleasure and helps him take a break from his main profession.

From hobby to business

Nevertheless, the hobby has already grown into a successful business. Buyers purchase a significant portion of the harvest directly from the farmer. During the peak season, Tambov grapes are also purchased by wholesalers for further sale in Moscow.

Photo: Telegram channel "ProTeplitsu"