This was the plot of the famous Soviet comic, The Tree Planting Story. This comic depicted the process of three workers planting trees together. The first was responsible for digging holes, the second was responsible for planting trees, and the third was responsible for stabilizing the trees. This story line reflected the cooperation and unity between workers and the importance of planting trees. In the Soviet Union, planting trees was regarded as an important public welfare undertaking and people were encouraged to participate actively.