The international "Eurasia" award ceremony took place in Moscow: representatives of Uzbekistan are among the laureates

The presentation ceremony of the International "Eurasia" Prize took place in Moscow: representatives of Uzbekistan were among the laureates

The presentation of the second International "Eurasia" Prize, established by the ANO "Eurasia" in partnership with Rossotrudnichestvo, took place at the "Russia" National Centre. This award is presented for contributions to the development of international humanitarian cooperation, the promotion of the Russian language, the preservation of historical memory, the development of culture and education, as well as support for volunteer initiatives.

This year, the competition received more than 5,500 applications from 73 countries. More than 1,000 people arrived in Moscow to participate in the final — laureates, experts, public figures, and guests of honor.

The ceremony was attended by representatives of state and public organizations, the spheres of culture and education, as well as the international expert community.

Representatives of Uzbekistan became laureates in several award categories at once, presenting projects in the fields of education, culture, and the popularization of the Russian language.

In the "Cultural Code" category, first place was taken by Farkhod Dzhuraev with the project "League of Student Theaters of Uzbekistan." The initiative aims to develop the student theater movement and popularize the literary heritage of Russian classics. The project is being implemented by the State Youth Theater of Uzbekistan jointly with Rossotrudnichestvo.

In the "Language of Peace" category, third place was awarded to Aliya Shagaeva for the IV International Forum "Pedagogy of A. S. Pushkin under Conditions of Sociocultural Transformation: from the Poet's Heritage to Education and Science." The forum brings together 67 institutions from different countries, including Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Armenia, and is focused on promoting the Russian language and developing education.

In the "Bright Start" category, third place was taken by Arseniy Kabachkov with the project "Light Your Fire in Great Culture." The initiative of the Russian Cultural Center of Bukhara Region unites youth around cultural and educational events, literary and musical evenings, theatrical productions, and projects to preserve cultural heritage.

During the ceremony, the organizers noted the importance of public projects that unite people from different countries in the fields of education, culture, volunteering, and the preservation of historical memory.

In his welcoming address, Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin noted the growing interest in the award and emphasized the importance of trust, mutual respect, and joint initiatives for the development of international cooperation.

Press Secretary to the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov reported that the number of participants in the "Eurasia" community exceeded 300 thousand people. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted in a video message the award's contribution to the development of public diplomacy and the preservation of a shared cultural and historical heritage.

Pyotr Fradkov, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ANO "Eurasia", in turn, highlighted the demand for the organization's educational, cultural, and social programs, as well as the importance of translating international cooperation into practical projects.

Among the other laureates were representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, India, Uganda, Serbia, Vietnam, and a number of other countries. They presented initiatives in the fields of charity, inclusive education, journalism, family history, youth leadership, and cultural exchange.

The total prize fund of the second International "Eurasia" Prize amounted to 17 million rubles. In addition to financial support, the winners will receive mentoring, advisory, and informational assistance for the further development of their projects.

The ceremony served as a platform for exchanging experience among representatives of different countries and presenting initiatives aimed at developing education, culture, volunteering, and international humanitarian cooperation.