The second All-Russian Municipal Award "Service" has been launched at the National Centre RUSSIA

---

On December 17, at the National Centre RUSSIA, the Supervisory Board of the second All-Russian Municipal Award "Service" approved new nominations for municipal employees.

The award is held by decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, and is granted to outstanding representatives of the municipal community — officials who have made a significant contribution to the development of municipal entities and the improvement of citizens' quality of life.

The organizer is the All-Russian Association for the Development of Local Self-Government (VARMSU), supported by the Executive Office of the President of the Russian Federation. The Head of the Supervisory Board of the "Service" Award is the First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation, Sergei Kiriyenko.

At the National Centre RUSSIA, the members of the Supervisory Board approved the list of nominations for the second All-Russian Municipal Award "Service." In 2024, awards for municipal community representatives will reflect the priorities of the state policy of the Russian Federation and highlight the importance of municipal initiatives aimed at social and economic development.

The candidates for the second All-Russian Municipal Award "Service" will be heads of municipal entities, municipal employees, staff of municipalities and municipal organizations, chairpersons, executive directors, and members of councils of municipal entities in Russian regions, as well as chairpersons and members of Territorial Public Self-Government (TPSG) bodies, rural elders, and municipal deputies. 

"The first 'Service' Award attracted nearly 19,000 applications from 89 regions of the country, which vividly demonstrates that the municipal community has a significant demand for recognition, experience exchange, and support for best practices. We witnessed not just initiatives but large-scale, successfully implemented projects that are already integrated into the local economy and social life. As we prepared for the second Award, we carefully considered the feedback from applicants and the public opinion. For instance, we noted that there were few young professionals under 30 among the participants of the first award. Their work, especially in border areas, cannot be underestimated — they are the golden reserve of municipal service, its future. Therefore, we strive to create conditions for their recognition at the highest level," emphasized Irina Guseva, Co-Chairperson of VARMSU and a member of the Presidium of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation for the Development of Local Self-Government.

She also highlighted the new features of the award that will offer participants additional opportunities.

"This year's innovations include the introduction of a Public Voting system through the Gosuslugi portal, which will make the process transparent and accessible to all residents of the country. We will also give applicants from the first award the chance to reapply if their projects did not win. This is an opportunity to showcase new results and improvements made over the past year," noted Irina Guseva.

The second "Service" Award features categories that recognize efforts in territory development and the creation of a comfortable living environment under the nomination "Territory Development — Residents' Well-Being," engagement of citizens in local development issues under "Each Person’s Initiative — A Shared Success," and projects implemented in collaboration with businesses under "Strengthening Partnerships — Expanding Opportunities." Achievements in building effective communication and feedback with the population will be recognized in the category "Direct Dialogue — Trust in Authorities."

Special attention will be given to initiatives aimed at identifying leaders within the municipal community, supporting young professionals, and fostering a new generation of experts. For instance, the nomination "Young Professionals — Serving the Country" will highlight the contributions of young employees, while "The Mentorship Institute — For the Future of the Country" will recognize the implementation of targeted mentorship models. 

Alongside state support measures, it is essential to recognize and encourage initiatives addressing the strategic issues of our country — population preservation and the strengthening of family values. In municipal work, supporting families in difficult life circumstances involves not only social and medical assistance but also creating conditions for their integration into public life, ensuring access to education, psychological support, rehabilitation, and active participation. Thus, the nomination "Family Well-Being — A State Priority" will recognize efforts aimed at improving the quality of life for families, while the nomination "Caring for Heroes' Families — A Contribution to Our Shared Victory" will highlight initiatives supporting the families of veterans and servicemen of the Special Military Operation (SMO).

To support initiatives aimed at raising the younger generation in the spirit of traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, the Supervisory Board has established the nomination "Great Legacy — For Future Generations." The award is intended to recognize projects that foster a sense of connection to the country’s history and culture among young people, while also strengthening interethnic and interfaith unity. The nomination gains particular significance in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, emphasizing the importance of passing on the memory of the nation’s heroic deeds and the responsibility of preserving historical heritage.

In the nomination "Courage and Heroism — Serving the Motherland," applications will be collected from municipal community representatives who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in municipal service.

Application period for the second All-Russian Municipal Award "Service" will open on December 17, 2024. Projects, management decisions, or initiatives can be nominated on the official award website: премияслужение.рф. 

"The upbringing of children and youth in the spirit of patriotism and traditional spiritual and moral values is our most important priority. The work of municipalities, focused on specific people and local communities, holds particular significance in achieving this goal. Therefore, we proposed expanding the list of nominations for the All-Russian Municipal Award 'Service' with two additional categories. In the nomination 'Great Legacy — For Future Generations,' we will recognize the contribution of municipal employees to patriotic education of the youth, the preservation of historical memory, and the strengthening of interethnic and interfaith unity. In the nomination 'Courage and Heroism — Serving the Motherland,' we will honor municipal employees located in the SMO zone, on the frontlines, and in border regions — those who have demonstrated personal courage and heroism in the performance of their civic duty. I am convinced that the nominees and winners of the award will serve as worthy examples of dedication for the entire Russian society," — noted a member of the Supervisory Board meeting, Hero of Russia, SMO veteran, participant in the "Time of Heroes" program, and Chairman of the Board of the All-Russian Public-State Movement for Children and Youth "Movement of the First," Artur Orlov.

"The Service Award is not just recognition, but a real tool that helps municipal initiatives achieve development. Our project 'Citizen 2.0: The Right to Influence,' which became a laureate of the first award, was scaled up this year: over 30 initiatives totaling more than 60 million rubles have been implemented in the Georgievsky Municipal District of the Stavropol region. The importance of the award lies in its transparency — the multi-stage selection process enhances trust in the projects and helps identify truly best practices. The integration of finalists into federal programs opens new horizons for municipal management development. It is at the local level that we address issues directly affecting the lives of each citizen, and the award helps us move forward," shared the 2023 Award laureate, Deputy of the Georgievsky Municipal District Duma of the Stavropol region, winner of the I season of the All-Russian Leaders of Russia competition, Artur Indzhiev.

"The 'Andryushka' project is our special mission aimed at helping children whose lives have been changed by tragic circumstances. Starting with one boy who suffered severe injuries in 2014, today the project has become a comprehensive rehabilitation model, uniting the efforts of doctors, psychologists, speech therapists, and social workers. Over 500 children have already received help: we have provided prostheses, restored vision, and given them the chance to live active lives. It is especially important to support the families of our heroes — those who are defending the honor and territorial integrity of the country today. We must ensure that they know their children are in safe hands and that their families are surrounded by care and support. In this context, the Year of the Family and the new nomination of the 'Service' Award become not just symbols, but concrete steps toward helping those in need. The family is the fundamental foundation of our lives, a transformative force that shapes the future of each of us," emphasized the director of MBEI "Constellation" Educational Centre, a member of the city council of Krasnogorsk, and the head of the comprehensive psychological, medical, and social support and rehabilitation project for children from the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Sergei Syurin.

The National Centre RUSSIA was established by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA EXPO and to showcase the achievements of the country and its citizens on a permanent basis. Federal government agencies, state companies, corporations, and regions take part in the Centre’s work.

The National Centre RUSSIA is located at 14 Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow. The Centre is open from 10:00 to 20:00 every day except Monday.