Russian regions were acknowledged for their contribution to the new stage and the updating of the Exposition
The International RUSSIA EXPO acknowledged the
contribution of the regions in updating the Exposition and launching its new
stage dedicated to the country's future.
Sergei Kiriyenko, Chairman of the Organizing Committee
for the Exposition, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Executive Office of the
President of the Russian Federation, noted the efforts of regional teams in
creating and updating the RUSSIA EXPO unique exposition.
"The
RUSSIA EXPO is about dreams, about the future. The burning eyes of visitors are
to your credit. In order to convey a dream, you have to dream yourself. And to
convey a sense of pride, you have to be proud yourself. And I want to express
my deepest gratitude to you: you give your heart and soul to this Exposition.
Your teams have conveyed their love for the region to millions of visitors. And
even those people who have never been to your regions before come out in love
with it and dream of visiting it. This is incredibly important," Sergei
Kiriyenko said and presented the statuettes.
He also noted that based on the results of visiting
the RUSSIA EXPO, 98% of the guests emphasize that they experienced a sense of
pride for their country. In turn, 97% say that they had an increased sense of
optimism.
Thus, awards for the best exposition update were given
to St. Petersburg, the Kursk and Ryazan regions. The Chuvash Republic was
awarded in the nomination "The Best Start of the Cultural Program". The
Republic of Crimea, Stavropol and Kirov regions received awards for the best
sports start.
The Amur region received a prize for the best thematic
excursion program, and the Belgorod region was awarded for the best work with
organized groups of children. The Kaluga region received an award for the best
informational support of the launch of the new stage of the Exposition.
The Lipetsk region was awarded for the best sales and
active participation in the Department Store project, and the Primorye region
stood out in the "Best Start of the Gastronomic Program" nomination.
The Krasnodar region received a special nomination "Second Breath" for the
active start of work during the RUSSIA EXPO exposition updating period.
Prizes in the "Best Creative Team"
nomination were awarded to the Republic of Kalmykia, Yaroslavl and Tambov
regions. The Tomsk region won in the special nomination "For
Hospitality",
as the prizes to the Exposition's 11 millionth guest and his family were
awarded at the region's stand.
The people's choice award for "Best Exposition" went to the
Republic of Dagestan, Nizhny Novgorod and Stavropol regions.
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. Earlier, President Vladimir Putin emphasized
that now is Russia's time.
"We
are reaching a completely different level of the tasks we face in order to
bring the country to a new level of development by achieving them," the
President said.
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 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 the VDNH grounds in Moscow from
November 4 to July 8.
