The country’s best educators named at the National Centre RUSSIA

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The fifth ceremony of the Znanie.Award, the country’s main educational award and the flagship project of the Russian society Znanie, took place at the National Centre RUSSIA. The venue, which brings together the achievements of all 89 regions of Russia, became a meeting place for those who shape the educational agenda in science, culture, education, media and public life.

Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasised in his speech that Znanie.Award occupies a special place within the Decade of Science and Technology.

"Recently our President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the Future Technologies Forum, emphasised that we must expand educational outreach and open new horizons for the younger generation. An award like this promotes educational work better than any other and is one of the brightest jewels in the constellation of events of the Decade of Science and Technology, which is being held in our country on the instructions of the President," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

In the nomination "For Contribution to Educational Outreach in 'Science and Technology'", Dmitry Chernyshenko presented awards to the All-Russian scientific and educational project "Atomic Lesson" and to Natalia Popova, First Deputy Director General of the Innopraktika Development Institute.

"What could be more meaningful than taking this fragile spark of scientific knowledge, carrying it forward and lighting the hearts of young people who may enter science and help advance it," noted Natalia Popova.

State Secretary — Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Anna Tsivileva presented awards to the laureates of the nomination "For Contribution to Preserving the Memory of the Feats of the Defenders of the Fatherland", emphasising the importance of those who preserve and commemorate the memory of heroes.

"I am pleased to welcome you on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and the state fund 'Defenders of the Fatherland'. It is a great honour for me to present awards in this nomination and recognise those who preserve and commemorate the memory of the feats of our heroes," said Anna Tsivileva.

The Educator of the Year award went to Alias Avidzba, Deputy Commander of the international brigade 'Pyatnashka' and head of the All-Russian service project "Your Hero". Despite a severe combat injury, he organised mentorship for more than 1,800 veterans of the special military operation, who now meet with school pupils and students across the country. The Best Project award went to "No Statute of Limitations", created by the All-Russian public movement "Search Movement of Russia".

The film "Not Listed" won in the nomination "Best Educational Film". The award was presented by Alexei Goreslavsky, Director General of the Internet Development Institute, to the lead actor Vladislav Miller.

"Our film is about love for one’s homeland, about overcoming fear, and about how the feat of one person can become a symbol of resilience for an entire generation. I would like to thank the jury and the viewers who took part in the public vote and who believe in the power of art and education," said Vladislav Miller.

The National Centre RUSSIA also received a special award during the ceremony. Director General of the Russian society Znanie Maxim Dreval presented the centre with the prize in the nomination "Educational Campaign of the Year". In 2025 alone, the centre welcomed more than half a million visitors. Of the 650 events held there, half were educational and outreach activities.

Znanie.Award is an annual All-Russian educational award of the Russian society Znanie that recognises people and projects developing educational outreach in Russia, popularising science, culture, history and modern technologies, and helping millions of people see the role of knowledge in the life of the country in a new light.