Winners 2023: leaders of public diplomacy were chosen among participants from Mexico, Europe, Asia and the Middle East
Names of laureatesII International Competition “Leader of Public Diplomacy”announced in Moscow on the sidelines of the First Catherine Forum. The competition is a joint project of the International Union of Non-Governmental Organizations "Eurasian Peoples' Assembly" and the All-Russian public organization "Assembly of the Peoples of Russia", implemented with the support of the Presidential Grants Fund.
Over the two years of operation, the competition has become a stable international platform for the support and development of public diplomacy. Its participants and winners were representatives of Mexico, Indonesia, Spain, Germany, Egypt, Tunisia, Russia, Moldova, Romania, Abkhazia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries.
Final of the competition and work on the interaction model
In 2023, 146 representatives of the non-profit sector took part in the educational program of the competition, of which 30 reached the finals. 29 finalists took part in the final stage.
On December 12, the finalists worked to develop a new model of interaction within the framework of the World Social Summit, which is being prepared by the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly. Participants had to develop a cooperation algorithm, set priorities, propose specific work tools, draw up an action plan and defend their concepts. The work was carried out in groups, and the assessment took place according to ten criteria.
Throughout the day, the finalists were accompanied by experts and trainers:
Natalia Burlinova- founder of the Center for Creative Diplomacy, associate professor at the Financial University, Moscow State University. M.V. Lomonosov, Russian State University for the Humanities, candidate of political sciences;
Alexander Volchkov— General Director of the Ratnik TV channel, producer;
Irina Galanova— creative director of MG NEOIGROTECH, member of the Coordination Council of the National Parents Association;
Natalia Zabolotskikh— Deputy Head of the General Secretariat of the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly, competition coordinator, political scientist;
Oksana Margiani— Head of the Information Support Department of the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly, Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation;
Evgenia Mikhaleva- Director of the ANO "Resource Center in the Sphere of National Relations".
Based on the results of the work, two key value foundations of all presented concepts were noted - openness to the world and knowledge as the foundation for the development of international cooperation and Eurasian integration.
Ceremonial award ceremony
On December 13, the award ceremony for the winners became the final chord of the First Catherine Forum. Words of gratitude to the participants and partners of the competition were addressed by the head of the international organizing committee, the First Deputy Secretary General - Head of the General Secretariat of the Eurasian Peoples' Assembly, member of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation for Interethnic Relations, Chairman of the Council of the Assembly of Peoples of RussiaSvetlana Smirnova. She especially noted the contribution of Rossotrudnichestvo, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Administration of the Perm Territory, the Presidential Grants Fund, the SCO Center for Public Diplomacy in Uzbekistan, the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan and other partners.
Parting words to the winners were also heard from representatives of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, Rossotrudnichestvo, the Eurasian Peoples' Assembly, international and public organizations.
Competition laureates
First degree Laureate diplomas of the International Competition “Leader of Public Diplomacy” were awarded to:
Aleeva Natalya Nikolaevna, Director of the ANO Center for Innovation and Communication, Senior Project Manager of the Directorate of International Cooperation of the Creative Industries Fund of the Ulyanovsk Region (Russian Federation, Ulyanovsk Region, Ulyanovsk);
Alexandrova Lyudmila Alekseevna, Chairman of the Interregional public organization for the development of international cooperation and support of civil initiatives “Vertical” (Russian Federation, Moscow);
Belov Evgeniy Valeriyanovich, senior specialist of the Department for Interaction with the CIS of JSC "SEZ PPT "Alabuga", Chairman of the Presidium of the Non-Profit Organization "Education Support Fund "For Decent Education" (Russian Federation, Republic of Tatarstan, Elabuga district, village of Aitalan);
Grogul Anna Andreevna, Director of the Donetsk regional public organization “Center for Youth Diplomacy “LEGATUS” (Russian Federation, Donetsk People’s Republic, Donetsk);
Ergashbaev Meyerbek Nuralievich, chief specialist of the SCO Center for Public Diplomacy in Uzbekistan (Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent);
Patyanik Olesya Ivanovna, teacher of social sciences and humanities, chairman of the subject-cycle commission of social sciences and humanities GBPOU Polytechnic College named after. N.N. Godovikova (Russian Federation, Moscow);
Skvortsov Evgeniy Olegovich, Deputy Chairman of the Berezovsky district organization of the public association "Belarusian Union of Officers" (Republic of Belarus, Bereza);
Starodubtsev Yuri Yurievich, director of the ANO "Initiative", head of the Karelian regional branch of the FSOO "All-Russian Federation of Physical Sports" (Russian Federation, Republic of Karelia, Petrozavodsk);
Timoshenko Inessa Vladimirovna, assistant to the head of the Association of Russian Women “Rossiyanka” in Abu Dhabi, responsible for working with children and adolescents (United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi);
Khotamov Faridun Olimdzhonovich, Deputy Chairman of the Public Movement “Youth Assembly of the Peoples of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)” - regional branch of the Youth Assembly of the Peoples of Russia “WE ARE RUSSIANS”, Deputy Chairman of the Public Organization “Union of Tajiks of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)” (Russian Federation, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Yakutsk);
Chistyakova Irina Anatolyevna, General Director of the International Association of Teachers and Educational Organizations "World Association of Russian Schools", Director of Russian School No. 1 in Marbella (Spain, Marbella).
Diplomas of the 2nd degree Laureate of the International Competition “Leader of Public Diplomacy” were awarded to:
Borisova Alexandra Vasilievna, President of the Foundation for the Development of Culture of the Peoples of Siberia and the Far East “Northern Rainbow”, Deputy Chairman of the Public Council of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) under the President of the Russian Federation (Russian Federation, Moscow region, Khimki);
Dumanov Vladislav Borisovich, President of the NGO “Cantemir” (Republic of Moldova, Chisinau);
Ivanova Kira Igorevna, coordinator of the Project Office of International Youth Cooperation “Russia-BRICS” of the Creative Industries Fund of the Ulyanovsk Region (Russian Federation, Ulyanovsk Region, Ulyanovsk);
Karelina Tais Nikolaevna, project manager of ANO "Russian Ideal" (Russian Federation, Vladimir region, Suzdal);
Lachgain Barbara, Chairman of the Society for German-Russian Meetings in Essen (Germany, Essen);
Lomako Ilya Valerievich, General Director of ANO "EURASIADA" (Russian Federation, Moscow);
Maulana Ami, Vice-Rector of Nahdlatul Ulama University Yogyakarta (Republic of Indonesia, Malang);
Nurtazin Anuar Abaevich, Chairman of the Audit Committee of NJSC "ARGU" (Republic of Kazakhstan, Aktobe);
Surpkelova Amina Khabdenovna, Deputy Chairman of the primary party organization “Astana Nur Dastur” of the AMANAT party (Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana);
Utebaeva Dinara Kairbekovna, Chairman of the Public Foundation “Civil Alliance of the Kostanay Region “Grin” (Republic of Kazakhstan, Kostanay);
Tsapleva Anna Vasilievna, Deputy President of the White Dew Foundation (Russian Federation, St. Petersburg).
Third degree Laureate diplomas of the International Competition “Leader of Public Diplomacy” were awarded to:
Abdelmalak Kiryakous, student at Volgograd State Medical University (Arab Republic of Egypt, Sohag);
Bushnak Inna Vasilievna, director of the Russian Ballet School named after S.P. Diaghilev (Tunisian Republic, Tunisia);
Gavrilyeva Angelika Albertovna, director of Berdigestyakh secondary school named after. A. Osipova (Russian Federation, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia));
Koryagina Inga Anatolevna, Associate Professor of the Russian University of Economics. G.V. Plekhanov (Russian Federation, Moscow);
Nikolaeva Elena Nikolaevna, editor-in-chief of the magazine “RussaGRAD” (Russian Federation, Novgorod region, Staraya Russa);
Smirnov Alexander Alexandrovich, President of the International Inclusive Committee (Russian Federation, St. Petersburg);
Spiridonov Nikolay Evgenievich, writer, member of the Russian Writers Union (Russian Federation, Moscow region, Beloozersky).
A separate special prize from the SCO Center for Public Diplomacy in Uzbekistan was awarded to the work of competition participant from Egypt Abdelmalak Kiryakous - a project on the twinning of the cities of Volgograd and Port Said.
Concluding the ceremony, laureate of the 1st International CompetitionKhristina Romanenko (Luati)from Tunisia addressed the winners of 2023, emphasizing that participation in the competition can become a point of professional and life growth and open new roads in the field of international cooperation.
