Nuclear Mushrooms

Near the settlement Minojty in Grodno, Belarus, is a former military base, which housed nuclear missiles. After they were taken out in 1997, local businessman Victor Kodik rented the base for growing oyster mushrooms. His production facility of “Eco Mushrooms” is very profitable. Deliveries are exported to: Belarus, Russia, Ukraine – about 10 tons per month. Oyster mushrooms require minimal maintenance and are quite demanded product, like white button mushrooms.