The Organizing Committee announced the Winners of the II International Contest "Leader of People's Diplomacy"

14/12/2023 19:27

On the sidelines of the First Catherine Forum in Moscow, the results of the II International Contest “Leader of People’s Diplomacy” were summed up. It 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 Foundation.

Over the past two years, the Organizing Committee of the Contest has provided support to dozens of people's diplomats around the world. Its participants and winners represented Mexico, Indonesia, Spain, Germany, Egypt, Tunisia, Russia, Moldova, Romania, Abkhazia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries.

“The Contest’s most important value is that the project launches processes of interaction between countries based on interaction between people. Public diplomacy is something that today claims to be a real, true leadership, because we are talking about a person’s contribution to interaction with many actors,” said, opening the awards ceremony, Natalia Zabolotskikh, Deputy Head of the General Secretariat of the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly, coordinator of the International Contest “Leader of People’s Diplomacy”.

In 2023, 146 representatives of the non-profit sector took part in the educational program of the International Contest, 30 of them reached the finals. 29 finalists came to take part in person in the final stage of the competition.

On December 12, the work of the “leaders of public diplomacy” was devoted to developing a new model of interaction within the World Social Summit, the project the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly is working on. Participants were asked to develop a cooperation algorithm, prioritize activities and propose specific work tools, draw up an action plan and defend the concept. The work was carried out in groups. The finalists were evaluated according to 10 criteria.

Throughout the day, the finalists of the Contest were accompanied by experts and trainers: Natalya Burlinova, Founder of the Center for Creative Diplomacy, Associate Professor of the Financial University, Moscow Lomonosov State University, Russian State University for the Humanities, Ph.D.; 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, coordinator of the International Contest "Leader of Public Diplomacy", political scientist; Oksana Margiani, Head of the Department of Information Support 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".

“We studied all the proposals in detail, discussed all the options with the participants and agreed that we will continue to work together beyond the Contest. I would like just to note two value points that formed the basis of all proposals. First: One of the key values that was voiced is the openness to the world. This is the value that allows us to see each other as allies, not become isolated and continue to build communication. Second: Knowledge as a value. It comes through communication - this is a colossal foundation on which we can build our Eurasian integration, a great Eurasian partnership and another world where there is no division into superiors and inferiors, but there is a desire to develop, go together and cooperate. The meaning is in knowledge, in openness to knowledge, in openness to development - the key things that are in demand, and here we need to fill many gaps,” noted Natalia Zabolotskikh.

On December 13, the solemn awarding of the winners of the II International Contest “Leader of Public Diplomacy” was a highlight that concluded the First Catherine Forum.

The Head of the International Organizing Committee, 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 Russia Svetlana Smirnova addressed the participants and partners with words of gratitude. The expert noted the contribution of Rossotrudnichestvo to the project’s development, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Administration of the Perm Territory, the Presidential Grants Foundation, the SCO Center for Public Diplomacy in Uzbekistan, the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan and many others.

“Thanks to our joint work, we are expanding the geography of our events, expanding the space of friendship and trust. Happy for all the finalists! From year to year we are bringing up leaders of public diplomacy who bring light and goodness throughout the world,” noted Svetlana Konstantinovna.

Parting and warm words were addressed to the winners by the Heard of the Department for Internal Policy of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation Tatyana Vagina, Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo Dmitry Polikanov, Deputy Secretary General of the Eurasian Peoples' Assembly, Chairman of the Bulgaria-Russia Forum, professor, doctor of political science, member Organizing Committee of the Competition Svetlana Sharenkova, President of the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan, member of the National Kurultai under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, member of the Human Rights Commission under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Banu Nurgazieva, Deputy Secretary General of the Eurasian Peoples' Assembly, Director of the SCO National Center for Public Diplomacy in Russia Stanislav Korolev.

The 1st degree Laureate Diplomas of the International Competition

"LEADER OF PEOPLE'S 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);
Evgeniy Valeriyanovich Belov, 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, Yelabuga 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 Yuryevich, director of the ANO "Initiative", head of the Karelian regional branch of the FSOO "All-Russian Federation of Physical Sports" (functional digital all-around) (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)" - the regional branch of the All-Russian public movement "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).

The 2nd degree Laureate Diplomas of the International Competition

"LEADER OF PEOPLE'S 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, member of the Coordination Council of Compatriots-Yakutians (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 the ANO "Russian Ideal", member of the All-Russian Council of Leaders of Youth Ethnic Initiatives of the Center for the Culture of the Peoples of Russia FBUK "State Russian House of Folk Art named after V.D. Polenova" (Russian Federation, Vladimir region, Suzdal);
Lahgain Barbara, Chairman of the Society for German-Russian Meetings in Essen, Honorary Professor of the Nizhny Novgorod Dobrolyubov State Linguistic University, (Federal Republic of Germany, Essen);
Lomako Ilya Valerievich, General Director of the ANO “Directorate of Sports and Social Projects and Programs “EURASIADA” (Russian Federation, Moscow);
Maulana Ami, Vice-Rector of Nahdlatul Ulama University Yogyakarta (Republic of Indonesia, Malang);
Nurtazin Anuar Abaevich, economist, independent director, chairman of the audit committee, member of the Board of Directors 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 Foundation for Assistance to the Development of Russian-Belarusian Cooperation “White Dews”, head of children's programs of the Regional public organization “Council for Interethnic Cooperation” (Russian Federation, St. Petersburg).

The 3d degree Laureate Diplomas of the International Competition

"LEADER OF PEOPLE'S DIPLOMACY" were awarded to:

Abdelmalak Kiryakous, student of the Faculty of Medicine, Volgograd State Medical University (Arab Republic of Egypt, Sohag);
Bushnak Inna Vasilievna, director and teacher of the Russian Ballet School named after S.P. Diaghilev (Tunisian Republic, Tunisia);
Gavrilyeva Angelika Albertovna, director of the Municipal budgetary educational institution "Berdigestyakh secondary school with in-depth study of individual subjects named after A. Osipov" of the municipal district "Gorny Ulus" of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) (Russian Federation, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Gorny Ulus district, village Berdigestakh);
Koryagina Inga Anatolyevna, Associate Professor of the Department of Marketing, Head of the International Department of the Higher School of Finance of the Plekhanov Russian Economic University., UNDP expert on international activities, member of the advisory and expert council of the Committee for the Development of the Arctic and Far East of the State Duma of the Russian Federation (Russian Federation, Moscow);
Nikolaeva Elena Nikolaevna, editor-in-chief of the Novgorod regional cultural and educational magazine “RussaGRAD”, member of the Union of Journalists of Russia (Russian Federation, Novgorod region, Staraya Russa);
Smirnov Alexander Alexandrovich, President of the International Inclusive Committee, President of the Federation of Adaptive Taekwondo of Russia, Ambassador of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives for the Development of Inclusive Accessibility in the Russian Federation “Open to All”, Member of the Russian Society “Knowledge” (Russian Federation, St. Petersburg);
Spiridonov Nikolay Evgenievich, writer, Russian Union of Writers (Russian Federation, Moscow region, Beloozersky).

A special prize from the SCO Center for Public Diplomacy in Uzbekistan was awarded to the work of Abdelmalak Kiryakous, a participant in the “Leader of Public Diplomacy” competition from Egypt. He created a project about the twinning of the cities of Volgograd (Russia) and Port Said (Egypt). On behalf of the director of the SCO Center for Public Diplomacy in Uzbekistan, Kabulzhon Sabirov, the prize was presented by his deputy Jakhongir Isaev.

At the end of the award ceremony, the laureate of the 1st International Competition “Leader of Public Diplomacy”, Khristina Romanenko (Louati) from Tunisia, shared her emotions with the 2023 winners.

“For me, participation in the international competition “Leader of Public Diplomacy” became a landmark event in my life - I completely changed my field of activity! A year ago, I stood on this stage, not at all expecting that they would even call my last name. But suddenly I was announced as the winner! And today I was on this stage again, but as a forum speaker. Winning a competition can also open up many roads for you. Go forward! Be a leader and lead people."

Photo: Dmitry Voroshirin