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We are launching pre-registration for potential participants of the II International BRIDGE AWARDS, honoring contributio...
19/08/2026

We are launching pre-registration for potential participants of the II International BRIDGE AWARDS, honoring contributions to the development of cultural and business ties with Moscow. The official awards ceremony for the winners will take place in 2027.

To become part of the award, please fill out the application form available at the following link:
https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/6a7f3fca4936398e6deaa14d

In 2026 the I International BRIDGE AWARDS demonstrated significant global interest. Here are the key highlights:
• 108 applications from 41 countries;
• 64 finalists representing 31 states;
• 13 winners.

The list of finalists from the inaugural award showed that Moscow attracts talented and driven professionals from around the world – renowned athletes, scientists, entrepreneurs, and public figures.

Don't miss your chance to make a name for yourself on the international stage. Join the ranks of BRIDGE AWARDS 2027 participants!

Photo: Nicolay Sokolov

On June 18, Moscow hosted the Bridge Awards, an international award for contributions to the development of Moscow’s cul...
25/06/2026

On June 18, Moscow hosted the Bridge Awards, an international award for contributions to the development of Moscow’s cultural and business ties.

The winners were representatives in 12 categories — from architecture and science to medicine, education and sports. Among them are architects, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists and public figures from Georgia, Greece, Denmark, New Zealand, USA, Sri Lanka, Japan and other countries.

David Arthur Brown, co—owner of Soyuz Microphones, industrial designer, frontman of the band Brazzaville, and author of the book «A Cozy Corner of the Galaxy,» received the A. L. Stieglitz Special Award.

A total of 108 participants from 41 countries competed for the victory.

The initiator of the award is The Bridge Club social and business platform. The operator is the Agency for Strategic Development «CENTER».

You can view the detailed list of winners in each nomination here https://bridgeaward.ru/awardwinners/en

Today, June 9, Ketevan Khelaya, co-founder of the Agency for Strategic Development "CENTER", is celebrating her birthday...
09/06/2026

Today, June 9, Ketevan Khelaya, co-founder of the Agency for Strategic Development "CENTER", is celebrating her birthday!

Ketevan has led the Agency since its founding, and our team reaches every new professional height with her support: we shape strategies, develop master plans, and the development programs created under her expert guidance have helped improve regions across the country!

Her professionalism, wisdom, and ability to inspire the team to achieve outstanding results have earned the respect of her colleagues, and the warm atmosphere within the team fosters productive and cohesive work.

The Agency team congratulates Ketevan Khelaya on her birthday and wishes her boundless energy and new accomplishments! May each day bring joy, harmony, and satisfaction from a job well done.

Within the framework of the First International Award for Contribution to the Development of Moscow's Cultural and Busin...
09/06/2026

Within the framework of the First International Award for Contribution to the Development of Moscow's Cultural and Business Collaboration, the Expert Council has determined the first five contenders across all categories. All finalists, from among whom the Jury will in turn select the winners, will receive invitations to the gala awards ceremony.

Based on the expert selection results, 64 candidates from 31 states have reached the decisive stage out of a total of 108 applications submitted from 41 countries. The USA has the largest representation among foreign countries, with 11 applications. The UK ranks second with six candidates. Third place is shared by five countries, each with three applications: Belarus, Egypt, Iran, Ireland, and Tajikistan.

The top fives feature both prominent figures from sports, science, architecture, business, media, and public affairs, and those whose names are less known but who prove by example that Russia attracts talented and driven people from all over the world.

The full list of those who made the expert shortlist is available at bridgeaward.ru/top5/en. Please note that the list is compiled in alphabetical order, not as a ranking.

The Bridge Awards Jury is set to choose the winners over the next few days, with the names to be revealed during the gala ceremony in Moscow on June 18.

Follow the award news on its official website: bridgeaward.ru/en

Photo: Baturina Yuliya / Lori Photobank

The application period has concluded for the Bridge Awards, which honors the contributions of foreign citizens and repat...
22/05/2026

The application period has concluded for the Bridge Awards, which honors the contributions of foreign citizens and repatriates who have made a definitive life choice in favor of Russia. A total of 108 candidates from 41 countries are competing for victory across 12 categories, plus the A. Stieglitz Special Award. As a result, the project features participants from every continent except Australia.

The applicants include world-renowned celebrities. For example, Jeff Monson, a former American mixed martial arts fighter and currently a Russian politician and public figure, is competing for the award in the "Sports and Healthy Lifestyle" category.

Among the entrepreneurs are Briton David Henderson-Stewart, who revived the legendary Raketa Watch Factory, and Stanislav Kondov from Bulgaria, General Manager of a hospitality cluster that includes the Radisson Collection Hotel (formerly the Hotel Ukraine) and the Radisson Slavyanskaya.

Among the contenders for the "Community Activity and Charity" award are Pierre de Gaulle, the grandson of Charles de Gaulle, alongside Ahmed bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani, the Ambassador of Qatar to Russia.

“The geography of the award and the level of participants exceeded our highest expectations, and we witnessed immense interest in this project, which is significant for international cooperation. This proves that Russia continues to be a major center of attraction for talented and ambitious individuals from across the globe,” stated Sergei Georgievskii, representative of the award operator and Co-founder of the “CENTER” Agency for Strategic Development.

The award’s Expert Council has already begun selecting the top 5 contenders in each category. Each of the top 5 award contenders will receive an invitation to the gala award ceremony, which will take place on June 18 at the Hotel Continental in Moscow.

For more details about the award, please visit the official website: bridgeaward.ru/en

Photo: Yuriy Kirsanov / Lori Photo Bank

Starting from 00:00 MSK on May 16 (21:00 GMT on May 15), the Bridge Awards project enters a new phase: the application s...
15/05/2026

Starting from 00:00 MSK on May 16 (21:00 GMT on May 15), the Bridge Awards project enters a new phase: the application submission window closes, and the organizing committee begins processing the entries. At this stage, the only thing we can share is that the award's geographical reach has exceeded all expectations, with entries coming from dozens of countries across the globe.

Starting as early as the 18th, the award’s expert council will begin selecting the top 5 nominees in each of the 12 categories. At this point, the applications from foreigners and repatriates who have tied their lives and businesses to Russia will be evaluated, for instance, by Mikhail Khomich, Chief Strategist at VEB.RF; Darya Turbina, Head of the Analytical Center of the Moscow Innovation Cluster; and Shirinbek Olimi, a renowned surgeon and phlebolgist.

Each of the top five will receive an invitation to the gala award ceremony, which will take place on June 18 at Moscow's Hotel Continental, serving not only as an evening to honor the winners but also as a massive platform for building business and personal connections with remarkable people from all over the world.

To participate in the project, which is officially supported by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Agency for Strategic Initiatives, and the Moscow Government, all you need to do is fill out the form on the award's website at bridgeaward.ru. The process takes just a few minutes and opens up excellent opportunities to showcase yourself and become a member of a community for whom Russia has become a new home.

Photo: Baturina Yuliya / Lori Photobank

On Thursday, May 14, a webinar will be held on participating in the Bridge Awards. For those aspiring to win the award, ...
12/05/2026

On Thursday, May 14, a webinar will be held on participating in the Bridge Awards. For those aspiring to win the award, this is the last chance to consult on all matters, from category selection to the submission procedure, as the application period ends on May 15.

The webinar will feature:
• Guy Eames, Founder of the Awards, Founder and Curator of the Bridge Club platform;

• Dalia Khussein, Lead Project Manager of the Bridge Awards, representative of the Awards operator — Agency for Strategic Development "CENTER".

The webinar will start at 5:00 PM Moscow time (2:00 PM GMT) via the Zoom platform. You may submit your questions in advance to [email protected]. Working languages: Russian and English. To participate in the event, please register at the following link: https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/69f34fd7f47e73114fa05f7c

A webinar for Bridge Awards applicants will be held on Wednesday, May 6. If you have already heard about the awards but ...
04/05/2026

A webinar for Bridge Awards applicants will be held on Wednesday, May 6. If you have already heard about the awards but are unsure which category to choose or feel overwhelmed by the application process, this online consultation will help you clear everything up.

The webinar will feature:
• Guy Eames, Co-founder of the Awards, Founder and Curator of the Bridge Club platform;
• Dalia Khussein, Representative of the Bridge Awards operator — Agency for Strategic Development “CENTER”.

The webinar starts at 6:00 PM Moscow time (3:00 PM GMT). Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions; you may also submit them in advance to [email protected]. The webinar will be conducted in Russian and English.

Access the webinar here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89326044969?pwd=pit4M9GnL7zuei0kNLID2CsvqTbr6Q.1

Registration form: https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/69f34fd7f47e73114fa05f7c

04/05/2026

Maria Zakharova, Spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared details regarding the Bridge Awards during an MFA briefing. Speaking in Izhevsk, she encouraged both potential applicants and foreign media outlets to participate in the event.

“Throughout history, the Russian state and its capital, Moscow, have served as a global centre of attraction for outstanding minds and talents from around the world. By integrating into Russian society, foreign architects (one need only recall Bartolomeo Rastrelli), as well as scientists, entrepreneurs, diplomats and figures in the arts, have made an invaluable contribution to the country’s development. They received gratitude from our country regardless of historical circumstances. … In addition to those wishing to take part in the award itself, we invite media representatives to cover the event, especially foreign journalists who write about Russia,” stated Maria Zakharova.

The Russian MFA acts as the information partner for the awards. The Ministry's Spokeswoman reminded that applications can be submitted through May 11, by filling out the relevant form on the awards' website bridgeaward.ru. The jury meeting will be held on May 27, and the official awards ceremony will take place on June 18.

“Please come, visit, see for yourselves, write and conduct interviews. I’m confident that among the laureates there will be many truly worthy foreign nationals living or working in Moscow who make a major contribution to maintaining and expanding international ties,” noted Maria Zakharova.

A new award has been established in Moscow for foreign citizens who have chosen Russia: the 1st International Bridge Awa...
28/04/2026

A new award has been established in Moscow for foreign citizens who have chosen Russia: the 1st International Bridge Awards for contributions to the development of Moscow’s cultural and business ties. The project is being implemented with the support of the Department for External Economic and International Relations of the City of Moscow and the Moscow Center for International Cooperation; the Strategic Initiative Agency (ASI) serves as the strategic partner for the award.

The award aims to highlight the contributions of foreign nationals and repatriates to the development of Moscow and Russia, helping to preserve the memory of Russia’s historical appeal to outstanding foreigners and their roles in the country’s history. The initiative seeks to support the integration of foreigners and their family members into Russian society, foster an active international community connected to Moscow and Russia, and enhance the tools of public and cultural diplomacy.

The award was initiated by The Bridge Club, a social and business platform that brings together foreign nationals living and working in Moscow, as well as Russian professionals interested in international cooperation. The community includes over 700 foreigners living and working in Russia. The founders of the award are entrepreneur and former politician Philip Hutchinson, and public figure Guy Eames, who is the founder and curator of The Bridge Club. The Bridge Awards is operated by the Agency for Strategic Development “CENTER”.

The award features 12 categories, including Entrepreneurship, Culture, Science and Innovation, Social Work, and Traditional Values. Additionally, a special award is named after Alexander Stieglitz, an outstanding Russian financier, statesman, and philanthropist of foreign descent.

Applications for the award will be accepted until May 11 inclusive. The jury meeting is scheduled for May 27. The formal award ceremony will take place on June 18, preceded by a plenary session on international cooperation.

Detailed information about the award is available on the official website: bridgeaward.ru.

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