For personal contribution to the new stage and updating of the Exposition: employee awards

Employees of the International RUSSIA EXPO were awarded for their personal contribution to the updating of the exposition and the launch of a new stage at the EXPO dedicated to the future of the country.

The statuettes were presented to event organizers, guides and volunteers, Exposition employees and media representatives by Sergei Kiriyenko, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the RUSSIA EXPO, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Executive Office of the President of the Russian Federation.

"It is impossible to specify in any instructions the soul and heart that each of you puts into your work. It does not matter in which part of the Exposition you provide your contribution. It is given only by teamwork as in a real melody. Is it possible to determine which note is the lead note? No, of course not. Because each one must be in its place and must sound on time. And if one of them fails, there's no melody. And you've got a wonderful, wonderful melody. Thank you very much for it," Sergei Kiriyenko pointed out.

By order of President Vladimir Putin, the work of the International RUSSIA EXPO was extended until July 8 — the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, and on April 12, the Day of Cosmonautics, a new stage began at the RUSSIA EXPO — it is dedicated to the Future of Russia, the prospects and path of the country's development.

"I am grateful to all the organizers and staff of this Exposition: anyone can come and learn all the details about their beloved country, its achievements, how it has been changing. I myself learned a lot of new things after coming to work here. And I am insanely happy to share the knowledge and experience of our Russia with all people from different parts of the world," said guide Nikita Shokarev, who was awarded for his personal contribution to the new stage and updating of the RUSSIA EXPO.

"It is a great honor for me to be a part of such a large-scale project under the great name Russia. Thank you all very much," shared cashier Lyudmila Nikolaeva, awarded for her friendliness, customer focus and professionalism.

Elena Ostroukh, Assistant to the First Deputy Head of the Administration of the Head of the Donetsk People's Republic, coordinator of the DPR stand at the Exposition, noted that the RUSSIA EXPO is a landmark for the republic.

"For Donbass this Exposition has a special significance. A few years ago we could only dream that we would take part in the country's main Exposition in the capital of our Motherland along with other subjects of Russia," emphasized Elena Ostroukh, Assistant to the First Deputy Head of the Administration of the Head of the Donetsk People's Republic, coordinator of the DPR stand at the Exposition.

The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered in one place. Throughout the Exposition, cultural events, a rich business and educational program await the guests. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal agencies, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors. More than 12 million people have already visited the Exposition. The International RUSSIA EXPO takes place at VDNH in Moscow from November 4 to July 8.