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The best young rural entrepreneurs were awarded at the RUSSIA EXPO

The best young rural entrepreneurs were awarded at the RUSSIA EXPO
Photo: Press Office of the Russian Union of Rural Youth
17.05.2024

On May 17, the awarding ceremony of the winners of the contest "Young Rural Entrepreneurs" was held at the RUSSIA EXPO. The contest was held at the Exposition on May 16-17 under the program of the Russian Union of Rural Youth and the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh) "Personnel for Rural Areas" with the support of Rosselkhozbank. The main goal of the project is to involve young people in entrepreneurial activities for rural areas.

Business projects in the field of farming and processing of agricultural products, folk crafts and tourism, trade and services were presented by 28 best teams from 22 regions of Russia.

"There are no losers in this competition. You really are the future of the village, because without creating jobs, without the development of rural economy it is impossible to develop rural areas. Therefore, friends, with the government support those of you who already have got their own business really have every chance to develop and expand it, and those who still have it only at the level of a business idea - have a chance to turn them into real enterprises. Don't put your hands down, you are all very good, just go forward," said Yulia Ogloblina, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Agrarian Issues.

Photo: Press Office of the Russian Union of Rural Youth

The business projects presented at the competition ranged from the development of agrotourism to the production of farm goods. The initiatives that made it to the finals included the cultivation of microgreens, the production of extracted rennet cheese, the creation of glamping, the introduction of a "smart" cafe, the development of a carpentry workshop, the production of vertical greenhouses, the development of a clothing brand aimed at preserving regional culture and history, a series of excursions and masterclasses, the creation of a mobile children's technology and creativity studio, and others.

"When even 20 new jobs appear in a small village, for example, with 5 thousand residents, it makes a huge contribution to the social and economic development of this small settlement. Thus, your projects develop your small homeland. I am sure that together we will do many more good and useful things in this direction," said Andrei Semyonov, Director for Government Relations at Voksis LLC.

The projects were evaluated by an expert commission - representatives of government and business in the agro-industrial complex. According to the results of the competitive selection, they determined the best teams in three categories - students of secondary specialized educational institutions, universities, as well as young specialists and entrepreneurs.

"It is a pleasure to share this magnificent holiday with you. You all did a great job, successfully overcame all the stages of the competition and represented your regions and your projects with all responsibility. That is why everyone here is the best. Strive, dare - and you will succeed. Let many new ideas and designs be born in your head. And we will always be your support and encouragement," said Lubov Belescu, Advisor to the Chairman of the Management Board of Rosselkhozbank.

The participants of the contest finals also met with active entrepreneurs who shared their accumulated experience and know-hows with the young people. And, of course, within the framework of the program, the young rural entrepreneurs received valuable advice, recommendations and admonitions from the guests of honor. 

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